function callMap( lat, lon, zoom ) {
	 
	 // create the map
      var map = new GMap2(document.getElementById("map"));
      map.addControl(new GLargeMapControl());
      map.addControl(new GMapTypeControl());
      map.setCenter(new GLatLng(lat, lon), zoom);

      // add the points 
	  
	  
	  
		// Towns

		// Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.948442179573405, 122.22298622131348);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Broome','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_04.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Broome</h4><p>Broome is right on the Indian Oceans doorstep and the gateway to Australias last great wilderness area.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_Broome.php">Broome</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Derby
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.304836482872734, 123.63232612609863);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Derby','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_02.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Derby</h4><p>Derby has become a popular stopover for visitors heading in to the gorge country of the vast north.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_Derby.php">Derby</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Fitzroy Crossing
		var point = new GLatLng(-18.197880611345358, 125.56707859039307);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Fitzroy Crossing','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_05.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Fitzroy Crossing</h4><p>Fitzroy Crossing is a quintessential outback Australian town set on the banks of the mighty Fitzroy River.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_FitzroyCrossing.php">Fitzroy Crossing</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Halls Creek
		var point = new GLatLng(-18.22278861219761, 127.67001628875732);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Halls Creek','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_06.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Halls Creek</h4><p>Halls Creek lies on the edge of the Great Sandy Desert and is surrounded by amazing natural attractions.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_Halls Creek.php">Halls Creek</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Kununurra
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.783694898089063, 128.73715996742249);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Kununurra','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_03.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Kununurra</h4><p>Kununurra the eastern gateway to the Kimberley and the home of outback adventure.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_Kununurra.php">Kununurra</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Wyndham
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.485858753511595, 128.12028408050537);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_blu_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Wyndham','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_07.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Wyndham</h4><p>Wyndham is a charming town situated on the north coast of Western Australia.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_Wyndham.php">Wyndham</a></div>', blue)
		map.addOverlay(marker);

		
		
		
		
		
		// Places of Interest
		
		// Bungle Bungle Range
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.447612101734006, 128.54278564453125);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Bungle Bungle Range','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_11.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Bungle Bungle Ranges</h4><p>The Bungle Bungles are hundreds of dome-shaped orange and black banded sandstone formations in the Purnululu National Park.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_BungleBungle.php">Bungle Bungle Ranges</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Cable Beach
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.928517562504396, 122.21019744873047);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Cable Beach','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_01.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Cable Beach</h4><p>Cable Beach is renowned as one of the most stunning beaches in the world.</p><a href="Kimberley_CableBeach.php" class="arrow">Cable Beach</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Cape Leveque
		var point = new GLatLng(-16.39438395112522, 122.92726993560791);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Cape Leveque','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_10.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Cape Leveque</h4><p>Located at the tip of the Dampier Peninsula, the stunning red rocks touching the Indian Ocean are a sight that just has to be seen.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_CapeLeveque.php">Cape Leveque</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Gantheaume Point
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.973140689279937, 122.17625141143799);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Gantheaume Point','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_08.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Gantheaume Point</h4><p>A walk around Gantheaume Point is wonderful experience, climbing the rocks and awaiting an unforgettable sunset.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_ GantheaumePoint.php">Gantheaume Point</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Lake Argyle
		var point = new GLatLng(-16.124985029560996, 128.74225616455078);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Lake Argyle','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_12.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Lake Argyle</h4><p>Lake Argyle offers a greater expanse of water from which steep red rocky slopes reach up in awe-inspiring grandeur.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_LakeArgyle.php">Lake Argyle</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Horizontal Falls
		var point = new GLatLng(-16.383313924592862, 123.95779073238373);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_red_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Horizontal Falls','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -50px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_09.jpg" height="80px"/></div><h4>Horizontal Falls</h4><p>The Horizontal Falls are one of the most amazing natural features of the Kimberley region.</p><a class="arrow" href="Kimberley_HorizontalFalls.php">Horizontal Falls</a></div>', red)
		map.addOverlay(marker);



		
		
		// Hotels
		
		// Hotel Kununurra
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.776230284529536, 128.73867809772491);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Hotel Kununurra','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_13.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Hotel Kununurra</h4><p>37 Messmate Way<br>Kununurra.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Hotel_Kununurra.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// All Seasons Kununurra
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.77929669431295, 128.74130129814148);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>All Seasons Kununurra','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_14.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>All Seasons Kununurra</h4><p>cnr Messmate Way and Victoria Highway<br>Kununurra.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Hotel_All_Seasons_Kununurra.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
	 // Kimberley Grande
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.786244986619849, 128.7311840057373);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Kimberley Grande','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_15.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Kimberley Grande</h4><p>20 Victoria Highway<br>Kununurra.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Kimberley_Grande.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);

		// Country Club Resort
		var point = new GLatLng(-15.774516378726474, 128.73786807060242);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Country Club Resort','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_16.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Country Club Resort</h4><p>47 Coolibah Drive<br>Kununurra.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Country_Club_Resort.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Kimberley Hotel Halls Creek
		var point = new GLatLng(-18.22746610853301, 127.6680850982666);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Kimberley Hotel','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_17.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Kimberley Hotel Halls Creek</h4><p>Roberta Avenue <br>Halls Creek.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Kimberley_Hotel_Halls_Creek.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Mercure Inn Continental Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.962241111303545, 122.23852157592773);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Mercure Inn Continental','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_18.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Mercure Inn Continental Broome</h4><p>Weld Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Mercure_Inn_Continental_Broome.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Sanctuary Resort Cable Beach
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.928721719542747, 122.21865177154541);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Sanctuary Resort','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_19.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Sanctuary Resort Cable Beach</h4><p>Lot 997 Lullfitz Drive<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Sanctuary_Resort_Cable_Beach.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Seashells Resort Cable Beach
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.931646243281097, 122.21564769744873);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Seashells Resort','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_20.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Seashells Resort Cable Beach</h4><p>4-6 Challenor Drive<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Seashells_Resort_Cable_Beach.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);

		// Ocean Lodge Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.95485187647447, 122.22193479537964);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Ocean Lodge Broome','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_21.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Ocean Lodge Broome</h4><p>1 Cable Beach Road East<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Ocean_Lodge_Broome.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Ocean Lodge Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.961358297699398, 122.24131643772125);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Moonlight Bay Suites','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_22.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Moonlight Bay Suites</h4><p>51 Carnarvon Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Moonlight_Bay.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Oaks Broome Hotel
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.970272981610517, 122.23574817180634);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Oaks Broome Hotel','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_23.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Oaks Broome Hotel</h4><p>99 Robinson Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Oaks_Broome_Hotel.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);

		// Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.929824163482657, 122.21113085746765);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Cable Beach Club Resort','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_24.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Cable Beach Club Resort</h4><p>Cable Beach Road<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Cable_Beach_Club_Resort.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Blue Seas Resort Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.930574433905694, 122.2169941663742);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Blue Seas Resort','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_25.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Blue Seas Resort Broome</h4><p>10 Sanctuary Road<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Blue_Seas_Resort.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Mcalpine House Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.962685067923616, 122.23383843898773);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Mcalpine House Broome','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_26.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Mcalpine House Broome</h4><p>55 Herbert Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Mcalpine_House_Broome.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Pinctada Cable Beach
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.93606100873009, 122.2175520658493);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Pinctada Cable Beach','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_27.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Pinctada Cable Beach</h4><p>10 Murray Road<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Pinctada_Cable_Beach.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Captains By The Bay
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.960694908852314, 122.23964273929596);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Captains By The Bay','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_28.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Captains By The Bay</h4><p>7 Haas Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Captains_By_The_Bay.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Pearle of Cable Beach
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.924082192751193, 122.2160446643829);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Pearle of Cable Beach','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_29.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Pearle of Cable Beach</h4><p>14 Millington Road<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Pearle_of_Cable_Beach.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Tropicana Inn Broome
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.962475847126672, 122.23697662353516);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Tropicana Inn','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_30.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Tropicana Inn</h4><p>Robinson Street<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Tropicana_Inn.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		// Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat
		var point = new GLatLng(-18.414798474695573, 122.09758758544922);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Eco Beach','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_31.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Eco Beach Wilderness Retreat</h4><p>Lot 323 Yardoogarra Great Northern Highway<br>Broome.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Eco_Beach.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		
		// Cable Beachside Villas
		var point = new GLatLng(-17.93528013915655, 122.2140222787857);
		var marker = createMarker(point,'<img src="images/marker_orange_sm.png" height="14" width="14"/>Cable Beachside Villas','<div style="width:218px; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 -30px 0;"><div style="height:80px; padding: 0; margin: 0;"><img src="images/bubble_32.jpg" height="80"/></div><h4>Cable Beachside Villas</h4><p>2 Murray Road<br>Cable Beach.</p><a class="arrow" href="http://www.kimberley-australia.com/Accommodation_Cable_Beachside_Villas.php">More info...</a></div>', orange)
		map.addOverlay(marker);
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	  
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