Sydney is the site
of the first British colony in Australia, settled in 1788. Today, its population eclipses the 4.25 million mark and is the most populous city in
Australia. |
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Brisbane lays
claim to the Australia Zoo, founded by Bob and Lyn Irwin - parents of the late Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. |
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Settled in 1876,
Cairns has a tropical setting complete with rain forest. The Great Barrier Reef is a quick one-hour boat ride from the city. |
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West Lafayette is
located approximately 9,300 miles from Sydney, the first stop of the trip. All told, the team will spend nearly 36 hours on planes to and from
Australia. |
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