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May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm

It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid.
First time I’ve ever been to this area.
Reminds me very much like Fiji.
I’m considering scuba diving tomorrow! It’s not like jumping from a plane!
If I don’t do it tomorrow where there’s a chance, I might never do it otherwise!
I have snorkelled and breathe okay with mouthpiece under water. So I reckon I will be okay! I’m determined! Grin

Here’s a photo along the way from airport.

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Reply #1 - May 10^th, 2026 at 8:23pm

Sophia wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm:

It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid.
First time I’ve ever been to this area.
Reminds me very much like Fiji.
I’m considering scuba diving tomorrow! It’s not like jumping from a plane!
If I don’t do it tomorrow where there’s a chance, I might never do it otherwise!
I have snorkelled and breathe okay with mouthpiece under water. So I reckon I will be okay! I’m determined! Grin

Here’s a photo along the way from airport.

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Gordon Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 21819 Gordon Gender:	Re: Where am I? Reply #2 - May 10^th, 2026 at 8:42pm FNQ.
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 119742 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Where am I? Reply #3 - May 10^th, 2026 at 9:03pm Near here? https://www.realestate.com.au/property/28-keith-williams-dr-cardwell-qld-4849/ Cardwell, QLD 4849
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Reply #4 - May 10^th, 2026 at 9:57pm

Frank wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 8:23pm:

Sophia wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm:

It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid.
First time I’ve ever been to this area.
Reminds me very much like Fiji.
I’m considering scuba diving tomorrow! It’s not like jumping from a plane!
If I don’t do it tomorrow where there’s a chance, I might never do it otherwise!
I have snorkelled and breathe okay with mouthpiece under water. So I reckon I will be okay! I’m determined! Grin

Here’s a photo along the way from airport.

Nouvelle-Calédonie

I’ve not left the country, so no, not New Caledonia, but I’ve been there in past, very tropical.
And expensive! Mon dieu!

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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 9648	Re: Where am I? Reply #5 - May 10^th, 2026 at 9:58pm Bobby. wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 9:03pm: Near here? https://www.realestate.com.au/property/28-keith-williams-dr-cardwell-qld-4849/ Cardwell, QLD 4849 https://i2.au.reastatic.net/800x600-format=webp/407ddbce77759939da32243f32f16b1d... Nope, you’ve gone further north of where I’m located. But looks the same. And muggy too!
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 9648	Re: Where am I? Reply #6 - May 10^th, 2026 at 9:59pm Gordon wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 8:42pm: FNQ. Not too far north. It’s been said to be the primary gateway to Great Barrier Reef.
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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 9648	Re: Where am I? Reply #7 - May 10^th, 2026 at 10:01pm This is a shopping centre near the accommodation.
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Baronvonrort Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 20606 Gender:	Re: Where am I? Reply #8 - May 10^th, 2026 at 10:40pm Sophia wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm: It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid. Somewhere near Airlie beach
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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 119742 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Where am I? Reply #9 - May 11^th, 2026 at 4:13am Baronvonrort wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 10:40pm: Sophia wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm: It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid. Somewhere near Airlie beach Yes - I was going to say near Mackay.
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Reply #10 - May 11^th, 2026 at 7:47am

Baronvonrort wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 10:40pm:

Sophia wrote on May 10^th, 2026 at 7:32pm:

It’s 3 hour flight from cold grey Melbourne. Very warm and humid.

Somewhere near Airlie beach

Yes! Well done! Staying in Arlie Beach and about to go to reef world. Weather a bit dismal!
What is odd … the Whitsundays airport in the absolute middle of nowhere?

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Reply #12 - May 11^th, 2026 at 2:42pm

tallowood wrote on May 11^th, 2026 at 10:21am:

Where are all humans gone?
Is it future world driven by AI?

Huh!

all undercover. Wind and rain!
And the catamaran for hours in rough water with people around me vomiting in sickie bags! I put a small towel from my carry pack to my nose to stop smelling it. We were not allowed to get up from our seats due to the rough ride!
I have to admit I enjoy those wild boat rides bashing against waves! Grin

Didn’t bother with expense of diving because of crap weather and low viability.
Next time.
Here’s a wave bashing against window!

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Sophia Moderator Offline Posts: 9648	Re: Where am I? Reply #13 - May 11^th, 2026 at 2:46pm Under water observatory. Love these silver fish that catch the light through the water.
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Reply #14 - May 11^th, 2026 at 3:00pm

Sophia wrote on May 11^th, 2026 at 2:42pm:

tallowood wrote on May 11^th, 2026 at 10:21am:

Where are all humans gone?
Is it future world driven by AI?

Huh!

all undercover. Wind and rain!
And the catamaran for hours in rough water with people around me vomiting in sickie bags! I put a small towel from my carry pack to my nose to stop smelling it. We were not allowed to get up from our seats due to the rough ride!
I have to admit I enjoy those wild boat rides bashing against waves! Grin

Didn’t bother with expense of diving because of crap weather and low viability.
Next time.
Here’s a wave bashing against window!

It is all part of sea world fun Grin

Do you feel the ground is rocking and swaying when back on dry land?

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