Fascinated by the adventure and mystery of pearling. The timeless appeal of the exotic pearl has fascinated men and women for centuries. Valued for its beauty and rarity, the jewel of the sea has, throughout the ages, enticed divers to brave the dangers of the deep. The Australian Pearling Exhibition at the Wharf Precinct in Darwin will take you through years of pearling history, from the days of the lugger and hard hat diving, to modern farming and pearl culturing techniques. The exhibition, a time capsule of facts and stories from Australia's Pearl Coast, reveals an industry steeped in mystery, danger and romance. The pearling industry has become the Northern Territory's major fisheries export earner, enjoying an international reputation for producing pearls of the finest quality.
janduf
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2008-06-12
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Ever wondered how animals get along with snakes in the wild? We saw a Brown Snake slither calmly past one of our favourite Koalas, while she was drinking at a waterhole in the You Yangs near Melbourne.
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JB
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2008-05-21
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My wife and I set out to fulfil the great Aussie dream back in 2003, that is, to travel Australia and explore Australia’s many diverse destinations, indefinitely….
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jcfly
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2008-07-01
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A guide to Fly Fishing around Oberon on the Central Tablelands NSW. One of Australia's great trout fishing areas with links to our fly fishing heritage, has hopefully survived another drought and offers some very good fly fishing options.
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Sydneyecowhalewatching
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2008-06-03
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Have you ever seen these majestic creatures up close and personal? During winter and spring Whales can be spotted regularly in and around Sydney Harbour.
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