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June 24, 2004 – Orientation
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun24.jpg "Brisbane Grammar School")
On the first day of the IYPT, the contestants where given a short introduction about the area, and could start mingling at a barbeque.
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June 25, 2004 – Opening Ceremony & "Physics Fights"
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun25a.jpg "Opening Ceremony")
At the Opening Ceremony of the IYPT, one could get a first impression of the culture of the Aborigines.
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun25b.jpg "Physics Fight")
In the afternoon, it was time for the first competitions, the "Physics Fights".
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June 26, 2004 – The City of Brisbane
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun26.jpg "The City of Brisbane")
When spending a whole week in Brisbane, one should not miss out on a stroll through the city.
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June 27, 2004 – Brisbane River
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun27.jpg "Brisbane River")
A cruise on the Brisbane River is also quite a nice passtime for a sunny afternoon ...
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June 28, 2004 – Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun28.jpg "Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary")
In order to be able to see the Australian fauna at least once – who can tell how much wildlife we will really see in the wild? – we have been to a sanctuary with koalas, kangaroos, and other Australian species.
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June 29, 2004 – Excursion
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun29a.jpg "Glass House Mountains")
In order to relax after the IYPT, the students could enjoy a whole-day excursion. The first stop was in the Glass House Mountains.
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun29b.jpg "Kondalilla Falls")
After a short stop in the tourist town of Montville, we ventured on a short hike to Kondalilla Falls.
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun29c.jpg "Brisbane as seen from Mt. Coot-tha")
Finally, after taking a swim at Mooloolaba, we enjoyed the view of Brisbane from atop Mt. Coot-tha.
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June 30, 2004 – Final & Closing Ceremony
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![[Picture]](thumb/jun30.jpg "Closing Ceremony")
After the Final of the IYPT in the morning, the competition was finally ended officially by the Closing Ceremony and the Lord Mayor's Reception.
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