Category: Australia
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The Big Trout Adaminaby
Located in the small New South Wales town of Adaminaby, the Big Trout is another of the “Big Things” that dot the Australian landscape. The trout was chosen as the local area has excellent fishing spots on Lake Eucumbene. Nearby is a small park where you can stretch your legs and a bakery for snacks… Read more
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Southern Cloud Memorial
Southern Cloud The Southern Cloud, registered VH-UMF, was one of five three-engine Avro 618 Ten aeroplanes flying daily airline services between several Australian cities for Australian National Airways in the early 1930s. The other four were Southern Star, Southern Sky, Southern Moon and Southern Sun. On March 21, 1931, Southern Cloud with six passengers and… Read more
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Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre
Located in Cooma New South Wales, the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre is an excellent place to learn about the Snowy Mountains Scheme, one of Australia’s greatest engineering projects. The centre’s exhibits trace the history of the scheme and people who built it. The Snowy Mountains Scheme Commencing in 1949, the Snowy Mountains Scheme consists of… Read more