Must-see attractions in Australia

  • Nagula Jarndu Women's Resource Centre

    Broome

    Beautiful screen- and block-printed textiles and other crafts are on show (and sale!) at this studio/gallery run by Yawuru women. Enter via Pembroke Rd.

  • Alexandra Fountain

    Victoria

    A prominent city-centre landmark, this elegant fountain dates to 1881. It stands gracefully in the middle of the intersection of View St and Pall Mall.

  • Pennyweight Walk

    Victoria

    Running between Hargreaves St and Bath Lane, this tiny city thoroughfare is dedicated to local street artists and their murals, stencils and paste-ups.

  • Cascade Art

    Victoria

    Inside a beautiful 1863 red-brick Gothic-revival church, this lovely gallery has a changing program of contemporary paintings, ceramics and sculpture.

  • Oxley Scenic Lookout

    New South Wales

    Follow Tamworth's jacaranda-lined White St to the very top, where you'll reach this viewpoint. It's the best seat in the house as the sun goes down.

  • Careys Cave

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    In Wee Jasper, about 57km southwest of Yass, you'll find this enchanting limestone cave. Note the road from Yass to Wee Jasper is now fully sealed.

  • Mersey Bluff Beach

    Tasmania

    The town's main beach is patrolled during summer. Public toilets, change rooms, electric BBQs and an excellent children's playground are close by.

  • Chateau Mildura

    Victoria

    Established in 1888 and still producing table wines, Chateau Mildura is part vineyard and part museum, with wine tastings and historical displays.

  • Koonwarra Farmers Market

    Victoria

    Koonwarra's farmers market has mostly organic everything (fruit, vegetables, berries, coffee), plus hormone-free beef and chemical-free cheeses.

  • Coles Beach

    Tasmania

    A popular – though not patrolled – swimming beach. There are public toilets, an electric BBQ, picnic shelters and an outdoor shower nearby.

  • Honeymoon Bay

    The East Coast

    Tiny Honeymoon Bay – a short walk from Freycinet Lodge – comes into its own at sunset when the lichen-covered rocks light up a deep umber.

  • Goldfields Arts Centre

    Western Australia

    Stop by to check out the changing art exhibitions. Past exhibitions have included works by such acclaimed Aboriginal artists as Julie Dowling.

  • Yungaburra Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    On the fourth Saturday of every month, the village is besieged by day trippers hunting for crafts and local produce at these vibrant markets.

  • Two Peoples Bay

    Southern WA

    Around 25km east of Albany, Two Peoples Bay is a scenic 46-sq-km nature reserve with a good swimming beach and a seafront heritage trail.

  • Mt Herbert

    West Coast Australia

    A 10-minute climb from the car park (arrowed off the road to Roebourne) reveals a fantastic panorama of the ragged Chichester Range.

  • Atherton Undercover Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Large market selling local fruit, veg, jam, honey, sauces, bread and more; if it's edible and homemade, you'll likely find it here.

  • Catania Fruit Salad Farm

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Farm tours in a vintage bus include a session tasting pickles, relishes, fruits and jams. Look forward to lots of seasonal goodies.

  • McWilliam's Hanwood Estate

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Don't miss a visit to the region's oldest (1913) and best-known winery. It's really hard not to taste everything you possibly can.

  • Westbury Maze

    Tasmania

    Lose the kids among the 3000-plant privet hedges of Westbury Maze, then recover in the tearoom. It's great family entertainment.

  • Mauritius Beach

    West Coast Australia

    This appealing, long and narrow strip of white sand near Vlamingh Head Lighthouse is clothing-optional. It's 21km from Exmouth.

  • Adelaide River War Cemetery

    Northern Territory

    A sea of little brass plaques commemorating 434 soldiers and civilians killed in the 1942−43 air raids on northern Australia.

  • Browns Beach

    Kangaroo Island

    A lovely protected beach, around 14km southwest of Penneshaw en route to American River and Kingscote. Good for a quick dip.

  • Redbill Beach

    The East Coast

    How white do you like your sand, and how clear your water? Redefine your definition of both at Bicheno’s long surf beach.

  • Margaret River Chocolate Company

    West Coast Australia

    The original factory of this local maker opened here in 1999. Watch chocolate truffles being made and sample the flavours.

  • Chairlift

    Tasmania

    This chairlift travels up to the top of the Nut, with lookouts and a 2km circuit walk atop this 143m-high extinct volcano.

  • Gunwarddehwarde Lookout

    Kakadu National Park

    There are terrific views out over the Arnhem Land Escarpment from this lookout, a steep climb from the Anbangbang Gallery.

  • Stella Bella

    Margaret River

    Excellent wines at a pretty cellar door (BYO picnic). This outfit boasts the more interesting label designs in the region.

  • Kyneton Botanic Gardens

    Victoria

    It’s worth a walk to the Botanic Gardens, established beside the Campaspe River by Baron Ferdinand von Mueller in 1858.

  • Big Brook Arboretum

    West Coast Australia

    A showcase of big trees from all around the world. Pick up a Karri Forest Explorer map from the Pemberton visitor centre.

  • Mt Tarrengower

    Victoria

    Take the 3km drive up to Mt Tarrengower for glorious panoramic views from the newly restored 1880s poppet-head lookout.

  • Reader Head Lookout

    West Coast Australia

    At the road-end, Reader Head Lookout has great views over the rivermouth, Settlers Beach and Staircase to the Moon.

  • Water Tank Lookout

    West Coast Australia

    Take the unpaved and steep road up to the water tank for a panoramic view of the town and the parched countryside.

  • Canal Rocks

    West Coast Australia

    Photo opportunities abound with the new bridge across the natural canal here. The Wardandi called it Winjee Sam.

  • Daly River Crossing

    Northern Territory

    Popular barramundi-fishing haunt and the crocs know it – ask about local conditions and advice before casting.

  • Malanda Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Head to these monthly markets and pick up local produce, arts, crafts and all manner of country-style curios.

  • Port

    Broome

    Has a pleasant sandy beach and good fishing from the jetty. You might even see whales, turtles or dolphins.

  • Lookout

    Tasmania

    Good vantage point from atop the Nut over Stanley and beyond, located a short walk south of the chairlift.

  • Blackjack Wines

    Victoria

    Drop by Blackjack's cellar door to taste its range of reds, including award-winning shiraz and blends.

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