Lord Howe Island of the east coast of New South Wales is World Heritage listed. (Credit: Dick and Pip Smith)
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Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Moon mineral found in Western Australia pilbara rocks
A slice of the dolerite found to contain tranquillityite from the Pilbara region of WA. (Credit: Birger Rasmussen)
Tuesday, 12 April 2011
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
10 best kayak day trips in Australia - Australian Geographic Outdoor
Planning a lazy paddle around a beautiful scene? Then check out our top 10 kayaking day trips.
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WE'RE SPOILT FOR CHOICE when it comes to deciding which Aussie paddling destination to tackle. Grab your gear and take on summer's cream of the crop, picked out by AG's 2009 Spirit of Adventure award winner, Andrew Hughes.
Whether you're finally trotting down to the water's edge to wet that old kayak you found in the garage or have smashed through more beach breaks than you've eaten summertime ice creams, the bubbling surf, smooth-as-silk lagoons and rambling rivers that make up Australia's waterways continue to serve up great classics and new surprises when it comes to paddling adventures. With more than 30,000 km of exhilarating possibilities, here are our top suggestions for launching into a liquid adventure.
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1. Sydney Harbour, NSW15-35 km
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2. Rottnest Island, WA
25-30 km
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3. Moreton Bay Islands, Qld5-25 km
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4. Point Nepean national park, Vic5–40 km
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5. Innes National Park, (Yorke Peninsula), SA6–40 km
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6. Hobart Waterfront, Tas5-10 km
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7. Lake Burley Griffin, ACT5-40 km
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8. Noosa River, Qld
20 km
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9. South of Eden, NSW
25–30 km
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10. King George Sound, Albany, WA
15-20 km
See photo and more info
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10 best kayak day trips in Australia - Australian Geographic Outdoor
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