Watch out for the Kolas!

There are meant to be quite a few on the Island, but we never saw any in the wild. You could go to one of the hostels and see them but we didnt bother as saw some earlier in the trip.

Maggie Island and Mission B

September 23rd 2006
We arrived at the bus station in Townsville in the early evening. We then found our way (somewhat haphazardly) to the correct gate for the half an hour ferry crossing to Magnetic Island, known simply as Maggie Is. to locals. After lugging the bags on and purchasing a ticket we relaxed for the journey and wondered what Maggie Is. had in store for us. Upon docking of the ferry we boarded a bus that ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Magnetic Island

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

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