Pictures From Earth: Australia Album

Riding a chopper around the town of 1770 - November 11, 2009

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Riding a chopper around the town of 1770 - November 11, 2009

I went cruising around the town of 1770 with this funky chopper. There were loads of kangaroos along the road, so you really have to watch out, one crossed just in front of us!

Sailing in the Whitsundays - November 11, 2009

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Sailing in the Whitsundays - November 11, 2009

Proudly navigating the SV Whitehaven in the Whitsunday Islands.

Wild dolphins at Tin Can Bay - November 11, 2009

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Wild dolphins at Tin Can Bay - November 11, 2009

These dolphins come back everyday to receive one tenth of their daily fish requirements by the locals in Tin Can Bay. Some decades ago a dolphin was hurt by a boat and rescued by the inhabitants of Tin Can Bay. He kept coming back afterwards and brought his children too. His descendants still come every day!

One step at a time - November 11, 2009

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One step at a time - November 11, 2009

Paraglider landing on sandblow - November 11, 2009

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Paraglider landing on sandblow - November 11, 2009

Paragliding at sunset - November 11, 2009

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Paragliding at sunset - November 11, 2009

On the amazing Carlo Sandblow in Rainbow beach. It's a great spot to watch the sunset!

Our 4x4 on the beach - November 11, 2009

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Our 4x4 on the beach - November 11, 2009

This was the 4x4 that we rented to visit Fraser Island. I booked it from the Pippies backpackers in Rainbow Beach that I would absolutely recommend. The hostel is lovely too and the owner is super friendly!

Sydney Harbour - November 11, 2009

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Sydney Harbour - November 11, 2009

The pride of Sydneysiders is their harbour and of course the iconic Opera designed by a Danish architect.

A Shipwreck on Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

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A Shipwreck on Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

This shipwreck dates back from the thirties and was a Japanese warship.

Symmetry in Hyde park - November 11, 2009

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Symmetry in Hyde park - November 11, 2009

The elegant and quiet Hyde Park in Sydney.

Surfer on Byron Bay's beach - November 11, 2009

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Surfer on Byron Bay's beach - November 11, 2009

Catching some breaks late in the afternoon.

Female Dingo in Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

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Female Dingo in Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

The dingoes on Fraser Island are amongst the purest to be found in Australia.

Byron Bay beach at sunset - November 11, 2009

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Byron Bay beach at sunset - November 11, 2009

A boat stuck on Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

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A boat stuck on Fraser Island - November 11, 2009

These guys must have had a serious problem with their boat.

A view of the Blue Mountains - November 11, 2009

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A view of the Blue Mountains - November 11, 2009

The name comes from the oil damp that evaporates from the Eucalyptus trees and that create a blue haze on top of the forests.