The End of the Great Road 09 Scenic

The End of the Great Road

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May 17th 2012
Geo: -38.6904, 143.156We were so impressed with ourselves this morning because we got up super early and arrived at the 12 Apostles in time for sunrise. It was so cold here but the view and the lack of tourists was worth the effort. At this time of the day the sky was a beautiful pink colour. Despite their name, there are only eight left, erosion and time was their enemy. The limestone structure ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Victoria

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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