Rockhampton
From Rockhampton you can discover the richness and diversity of this region. To the east the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean lap the Capricorn Coast which is grandly decorated with stretches of sandy beaches, the Great Barrier Reef and semi-tropical islands.
Iquitos
Although not accessible by road, it is Peru's most important commerical center in the east. It is on the Amazon which is wide enough to allow freighters at their busy port. The 1880's saw the rubber boom and recently oil has been the boom.
Tristan da Cunha
Tristan da Cunha is a remote volcanic island in the South Atlantic Ocean, forming part of a small archipelago along with Inaccessible Island and Nightingale Island. Known as the most isolated inhabited island in the world, it is accessible only by a week-long boat journey from South Africa.
St. Kitts
St. Kitts, part of the twin-island federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, is known for its volcanic landscape, coastal plains, and long stretches of shoreline. The island’s layout is shaped by its central peaks, including Mount Liamuiga, which rises above surrounding farmland and villages. Basseterre, the capital, serves as the main hub for commerce and government, with a harbor that regularly receives cruise ships.
Potsdam
Potsdam, the capital of Germany’s Brandenburg state, lies just southwest of Berlin and is best known for its grand palaces, landscaped gardens, and role as a seat of Prussian royalty.
