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Platypus spotting

Drove straight to Airlie Beach this morning, but due to a lack of stinger nets, we went swimming in the manmade lagoon, lovely if you ignore all the toddler wee. We then made our way to Eungella National Park to go Platypus spotting and we were lucky enough to see a few as well as...

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chrischarly on November 5, 2011 from Mackay, Australia

from the travel blog: Chris and Charly Down Under

Mac-eye

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Ben Garside on June 8, 2009 from Mackay, Australia

from the travel blog: Oz 2009

Obligatory East Coast Adventure: Day 10

We drove down to Mackay and stopped off at the visitor centre to get information off a jolly old bloke who shouldn't be allowed anywhere near members of the general public. After he'd finished staring at my tits and making us cringe with his sexual innuendos followed by the line, "You couldn't...

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Koala Bear on November 8, 2007 from Mackay, Australia

from the travel blog: Sod Off Great Big Mission Round Oz

Airlie Beach and The Whitsunday Islands

Despite their reputation and the slating we just gave them on Hervey Bay; we stayed at Koalas because its more of a resort and is the best place to stay at in Airlie. Their units all have a kitchenette and a bathroom and air con and a TV, so again we felt we were back in South East Asia! Just...

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Priya&Tim on February 15, 2007 from Mackay, Australia

from the travel blog: Cheeky Round The World Trip

The Reef

Hey all. I just got back from three days of diving on the great barrier reef. That, combined with a couple days in the pool & some classwork is enough to get a fella certified down here. It's a pretty cool operation. Much different than in the states, where there would be dozens of...

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Jason Kester on November 23, 2000 from Mackay, Australia

from the travel blog: Australia

Re: Photos from the road

Fraser island is maybe 500k North of Brisbane, next to the town of Hervey Bay. It's tall & skinny, you can't miss it. I'm in Airlie Beach right now. It's a bit southeast of Townsville, and it's the point where the barrier reef is closest to shore. I'll be in the pool for the next couple...

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Jason Kester on November 18, 2000 from Mackay, Australia

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