Wide Bay (Queensland) facts for kids
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Wide Bay at Rainbow Beach, 2016
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 Wide Bay
Location in Queensland
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| Location | Queensland |
| Group | Coral Sea |
| Coordinates | 25°54′02″S 153°08′26″E / 25.9006°S 153.1406°E |
| Type | bay |
| Settlements | Rainbow Beach, Cooloola |
Wide Bay is a large bay located in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Coral Sea, which is a section of the Pacific Ocean. This beautiful bay is found off the coast near the towns of Rainbow Beach and Cooloola. Both of these places are in the Gympie Region of Queensland.
Discovering Wide Bay: A Look at Its History
How Wide Bay Got Its Name
Wide Bay was first explored and given its name by a famous explorer named Lieutenant James Cook. This happened on May 18, 1770. Cook was on his first big journey, known as the 1770 voyage, exploring the eastern coast of Australia. He sailed on his ship, the HM Bark Endeavour, when he found and charted this wide area of water.
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