Tastes of Culture

Northern Queensland was first visited by Europeans when Captain Cook was forced to land his damaged craft, the Endeavor, on the coast. The vicinity remained a mystery for almost another 100 years, until Europeans ventured north. These expeditions were hazardous and explorers were faced with harsh conditions and hostile Aboriginal tribes. In 1844 Ludwig Leichardt and his group set out from Brisbane to Port Essington but most of the men were killed or injured by Aborigines. In 1848, Edmund Kennedy led an expedition from Cairns to the top of Cape York. All but two of this celebrates moldy plus Kennedy who was speared by Aborigines.

The Gold Coast in Queensland can be rightly called the one of the most beautiful places in the world. It has among the best accommodation to offer the tourist. In particular, 19th Avenue Hotel, situated at Palm Beach, is an excellent choice for accommodation. Its beach-front location will force you to laze around all day and get tanned while enjoying the magnificent beauty of the azure blue Pacific Ocean. You will not be able to find any other place with such beauty for thousands of miles, so be prepared to spend many idle hours in the sun, lying on the sand.