Batte Reef from the helicopter!

Coolangatta and Surfers Paradise!

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May 8th 2017
The last few days in Coolangatta involve hanging out with Sonia, a few walks along the beach, and a visit to Surfer's Paradise. This spot is a bit like a mini Vegas. Totally commercial, and different from what we had in mind. But, now, been there done that. Our summation on Australia is that this country is one giant beach. We did not experience the outback, but the majority of the population r ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Coolangatta

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Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more