Many people have heard of Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays. I live in Mackay, which is about 1 1/2 hours drive south of Airlie, and gateway to the southern Cumberland group of islands. One such Island is Brampton Island. Once a tourist destination, with stars such as British band The Police holidaying there, Brampton island is now closed to all but the most intrepid day trippers - the buildings are derelict and there are no facilities.
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| Brampton's derelict swimming pool |
