Victoria
An ever-changing series of exhibitions and the opportunity to buy one-off Indigenous arts and crafts pieces are excellent reasons to visit this friendly…
Must-see attractions in Australia
West Coast Australia
About 25km northeast of Greenough (via the Walkaway-Nangetty Rd) is this scenic natural waterhole on the Greenough River, surrounded by a rocky gorge and…
Western Australia
Still operational, this is the last of the gold-rush-era brothels that once lined Hay St. Visitors over 18 are indicted into the brothel's mysteries daily…
Cairns
These galleries showcase cutting-edge local and regional artworks, plus touring exhibitions. KickArts has moved to the School of the Arts while the Centre…
Darwin
You can escape from the heat of the day and relive your Hitchcockian fantasies by walking through the WWII oil-storage tunnels. They were built in 1942 to…
West Coast Australia
Mammoth Cave boasts a fossilised jawbone of Zygomaturus trilobus, a giant wombat-like creature, as well as other fossil remains and the impressive Mammoth…
Port Douglas
Worth a peek inside (when it’s not overflowing with wedding parties), this quaint, nondenominational, white timber church was built in 1880, rebuilt after…
New South Wales
Wines are made using the traditional methods of hand-picking, hand-plunging and fermentation in open containers. Popular varietals include chardonnay,…
South Coast NSW
This long-running museum satisfies appetites for tales of seabound adventures, local Aboriginal history and blubber-based medical cures. As its…
The East Coast
Off the northern end of Redbill Beach is this photogenic granite outcrop, connected to the mainland via a short, semi-submerged, sandy isthmus – at low…
Brisbane & Around
Below North Gorge Walk in Point Lookout, surfers and bodyboarders descend on Main Beach in search of the ultimate wave. This wild stretch of open ocean…
Cairns
This unusual gallery and museum displays genuine armour, swords and arts from the Japanese samurai. Owner John Grasso has been collecting swords and…
West Coast Australia
In the shadow of the VLF antenna array, and within cycling range of Exmouth (13km to the south), the calm, sheltered waters of Bundegi Beach and…
Quinkan & Regional Cultural Centre
Cairns & Far North Queensland
This cultural centre and museum has displays on the Indigenous and gold-mining history of the region. Highly recommended tours of Quinkan Country rock-art…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
The sacred, 500-year-old Curtain Fig tree (signposted 3km out of town) is a must-see for its gigantic, otherworldly aerial roots that hang down to create…
Wendy Whiteley's Secret Garden
Sydney
On the shore of Lavender Bay, this is one of Sydney's hidden treasures. The public garden was created by artist Brett Whiteley's widow (an artist herself)…
Rockhampton
This historic streetscape, where grand sandstone Victorian-era buildings face the broad Fitzroy River, is Rockhampton's most beautiful area. You can pick…
Victoria
The Prom's most popular beach is this beautiful stretch of golden sand, conveniently located at Tidal River campground. It's patrolled by surf life-savers…
Victoria
Only open at weekends, this large aviary 10km south of Ballarat has 40 types of mostly Australian parrots and cockatoos – including red-tailed black…
Brisbane
A well-regarded commercial gallery with rotating exhibitions of cutting-edge, sometimes confronting, contemporary Australian artwork. Numerous artists…
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
New South Wales
This wonderful rural volunteer-run museum has eight buildings housing a diverse collection of artefacts on a range of themes from local and Aboriginal…
Tasmania
Formed by an underground river that still flows, this cave is filled with magical limestone formations such as calcite shawls and flowstones, as well as…
New South Wales
Take a walk down memory lane at one of Australia's last working woollen mills. Knit-a-holics from far and wide come to check out the antique milling…
Great Ocean Road
Set in a massive shed decorated with motor paraphernalia is this car enthusiast's dream, featuring 40 vintage and classic Australian and international…
Kangaroo Island
At the far end of the road within Flinders Chase NP, a boardwalk weaves down to Admirals Arch, a huge archway ground out by heavy seas, and passes a…
Darwin
Hosted by the Indo-Pacific Marine Exhibition, this evening includes a tour of the aquarium, seafood dinner (on biodegradable plates, no less!) and an…
Adelaide
At the Adelaide Oval is the Bradman Collection where devotees of 'the Don', cricket's greatest batsman, can pore over the minutiae of his legend. Check…
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Spread your towel at the shady, croc-free Malanda Falls, which have been tamed into a kind of public swimming pool. The falls don't fall as dramatically…
New South Wales
A collection of photos and memorabilia about the local area is on display inside this former stoke stable, which was built by convicts in 1849. The stone…
Melbourne
Forget St Kilda – the pleasant lopsided grin of coarse golden sand at Williamstown is a much more appealing place for a dip. It has its own surf…
Southern WA
Showcasing up to eight annual exhibitions by regional artists and those further afield, this gallery also sells a good selection of locally made native…
New South Wales
This former jail sits right on the main street and remains surprisingly intact. There are characters in costume and guided tours on weekends (daily in…
Western Australia
Some 27km northwest of Cue, Big Bell – now a ghost town – was a thriving town of 1000 from 1937 to 1955. Little remains now, apart from the eerie ruin of…
New South Wales
Visit and learn about the distillery's whiskies and liqueurs, sample a few if it takes your fancy, peruse the local artist gallery, then grab a tasty…
West Coast Australia
Built in 1903, this lighthouse can only be visited as part of the guided tours, which run half-hourly and help fund the upkeep of the site. The view of…
Perth
A generally uncrowded beach, but waves can be on the dumpy side. There's decent swimming, surfing, a cafe, playground and a grassy, free BBQ area. Catch…
Great Ocean Road
Located in the former town hall (1863), this interesting museum details Portland's rich colonial and maritime history. There's also info on the drama…
Northern Territory
If you're anywhere in the area on the 2nd Sunday of the month and the weather's fine, head into town for this fine little market. It's dominated by local…
Blue Mountains
This popular lookout is a focal point for visitors to Blackheath. It offers great views up the valley of the Grose River, with an interesting explanatory…
Melbourne
Take a look around the last of 60 Australian-built Bathurst Class corvettes still afloat. This one did time as an escort ship and minesweeper along the…
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