New South Wales
Astronomy enthusiast John Vetter built the observatories and buildings on his own land and runs these nightly tours because he loves chatting about stars…
Must-see attractions in Australia
Cairns
This small centre houses the works of artists from Yarrabah, a small, scenic Aboriginal coastal community about 50km from Cairns city. Ogle everything…
Brisbane & Around
Down by the shore at Manly, this is an offshoot of the much-loved Brisbane market of the same name. Grab a takeaway coffee and pique your appetite eyeing…
New South Wales
In purpose-built premises next to the library, Tamworth's gallery has some interesting local bequeathments alongside temporary exhibitions of textiles,…
Gold Coast
The scenic Natural Bridge, off the Nerang–Murwillumbah road, has a 1km paved walking circuit leading to a huge rock arch spanning a water-formed cave –…
West Coast Australia
More rustic than some of the area's flashier breweries, but lots of fun with a pint in the sun – especially with live bands on Saturday. Try the award…
Northern Territory
Around 102km west of Alice Springs, a rough gravel track leads for 5km north off Namatjira Dr to narrow, ochre-red Serpentine Gorge. It has a lovely…
Darwin
At Doctors Gully, an easy walk from the north end of the Esplanade, Aquascene runs a remarkable fish-feeding frenzy at high tide. Visitors, young and old,…
The East Coast
Enjoy a red in retroville in this funky little cellar door – once a post office – right on the main road through Cranbrook. The tumbledown, pistachio…
New South Wales
NSW's second oldest irrigation dam is located 40km south-east of Cowra. At capacity it's 2.5 times larger than Sydney Harbour and in the warmer months…
Blue Mountains
From Blackheath, the next town on the highway past Katoomba, you can enjoy amazing views from a series of impressive clifftop lookouts. Crowds here aren’t…
Victoria
These majestic gardens, among the oldest in Victoria (established 1860), strike a perfect balance between sculpture and wild bush, with lovely National…
Victoria
Established in 2005, this popular microbrewery produces small batch craft beers (golden ale, pilsner, wheat beer, scotch ale and more) that can be sampled…
Victoria
In the town centre, the Port of Sale underwent a $14.3-million redevelopment in 2017, and is now a scenic marina area with boardwalks, cafes and a canal…
Great Ocean Road
Offshore from Point Hesse, and well worth stopping for, the Arch is an intact bridge-like rock formation. It's believed that it will, one day – imminently…
Southern NSW & The Murray
About 40km southeast of Goulburn, and abutting Morton National Park, Bungonia has a dramatic forested gorge, deep caves and a cool camping area with hot…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Morton National Park, one of NSW's largest, features the deep gorges and high sandstone plateaus of the Budawang Range. It's easily accessible from…
One Tree Bridge & Glenoran Pool
West Coast Australia
In a forest clearing 22km from Manjimup are the remains of One Tree Bridge. It was constructed from a single karri log carefully felled to span the width…
Newcastle
These days artists in residence, rather than prisoners, occupy this former police station (1861). There’s a dynamic contemporary-art program, artists…
Great Ocean Road
A scenic stopover heading west from Port Campbell is the Grotto, where steep stairs lead down to a hollowed-out cavelike formation where waves crash…
Melbourne
While strolling down Sydney Rd, drop into this contemporary art gallery inside the Brunswick Town Hall. Named after Australian activist and artist Noel…
West Coast Australia
Tom Price is WA's highest town at 747m above sea level. Jarndunmunha (1128m) – 'place of rock wallabies' in Guruma – is 3km west of Tom Price and you can…
Victoria
Combined with the artists' market across the road, and with stalls selling fresh produce, food and coffee, this is the place to be if you're in town at…
West Coast Australia
Set around a pretty lake, Cheeky Monkey has an expansive restaurant and lots of room for the kids to run around. Try the Hatseller Pilsner with bold New…
Canberra
This spacious green park is filled with leafy elm trees that turn a lovely golden yellow in autumn. There's a playground for kids and lots of paved paths…
Motor Museum of Western Australia
West Coast Australia
Fronted by an intimidating-looking army tank, the Motor Museum of WA in Whiteman Park celebrates all things motorised, petrol-powered and hub-capped…
Victoria
Set along the Wimmera River near Antwerp, 18km north of Dimboola, this mission was established by German missionaries in 1859 and ceased operation in 1904…
Great Ocean Road
Head 11km out of town to see this lovely 30m waterfall. It’s an easy walk from the Erskine Falls car park to the viewing platform (15 minutes return) or…
Great Ocean Road
The third-oldest botanical gardens in Victoria (behind those in Melbourne and Geelong), this peaceful spot is a lovely place to stroll or enjoy a picnic…
Kangaroo Island
Out past Kingscote's cemetery, overlooking the shallow Bay of Shoals itself (yes, plenty of shoals), this established winery instills confidence with its…
Victoria
A short drive north of Ballarat is this boutique family-run vineyard known for its pinots and chardonnays. The son, Owen Latta, has recently taken over,…
Great Ocean Road
Southwest of Apollo Bay, 6km along the Great Ocean Rd, is the signposted Shelley Beach turn-off. It’s an unsealed road. There are toilets and wood…
West Coast Australia
Geographe Bay wine region's best-known winery is conveniently located halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. Capel Vale offers free tastings and has a…
Northern Territory
This lookout towards Mt Connor is right by the Lasseter Hwy around 20km east of Curtin Springs; from the lookout's summit (on the north side of the road),…
Brisbane
Head to this little champ for regularly changing exhibits of contemporary Australian art and works by Brisbane art students, plus temporary exhibits, some…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Long Seven Mile Beach starts at the township and stretches north. It's accessible to 4WDs, but you need a permit from the automated kiosk on Camp Drewe Rd…
Southern WA
The excellent, community-managed and volunteer-run Yongergnow Malleefowl Centre is in Ongerup, about 50km north of the Mount Trio Bush Camping & Caravan…
Tasmania
Children will love this museum's artefact-rich displays of 19th-century shops and businesses, including a photographer's studio, general store, newspaper…
West Coast Australia
Built in 1858, this museum houses some intriguing historical exhibits, paying respect to Ballardong culture, and has plenty of poignant old black-and…
West Coast Australia
At the turn off towards Quobba Station, around 1km south of the 'King Waves Kill' sign, is Point Quobba, home to a gorgeous sheltered swimming and…
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