Newtown & the Inner West
Take a self-guided tour beyond the monstrous 1848 fig tree into this dark, eerily unkempt cemetery next to St Stephens Church. Famous Australians buried…
Must-see attractions in Australia
West Coast Australia
A simple wildlife park to introduce the kids to Australian wildlife including kangaroos, wallabies, possums, parrots, owls and emus with some hands-on…
Kangaroo Island
Lavender is yet another species that thrives in KI's Mediterranean climate. Follow the purple haze to this cute little roadside farm, where you can sniff…
The East Coast
The road into Coles Bay skirts around the estuary of the Swan River and Moulting Lagoon, an important breeding ground for waterbirds. Residents include…
New South Wales
Housed in a handsome red-brick millhouse, this eclectic museum houses local bushranger Captain Thunderbolt’s muzzle loader and revolver, alongside quirky…
Sydney
The official Sydney residence of the Australian prime minister, this Gothic Revival–style mansion is next to the Governor General's residence, Admiralty…
Hobart
An installation sponsored by the Tasmanian Museum & Art Gallery is the Hadley's Gallery at Hadley's Orient Hotel. Inside is a fascinating display of 29…
West Coast Australia
Densely forested, often steep area with walking tracks and picnic areas. The wildflowers strut their stuff between July and November; this is also when…
Tasmania
Built in 1843 by convict and free labour, the 'Old Church’ is a much-loved local institution. Sadly, it is rarely open these days. It sits in the shadow…
The East Coast
The bigger of Swansea's two town beaches has more sand than the other one (Jubilee Beach), but the bay here is still fairly shallow and seaweed-prone. If…
Hobart
Duck your head into the fabulously lavish lobby of Hobart's stately Town Hall. It was built in 1864–66 in a style based on Rome’s famous Palazzo Farnese…
Victoria
The original courthouse is a simple brick structure dating to 1851. It's Castlemaine's oldest building and one of the earliest public buildings from the…
Sherman Contemporary Art Foundation
Sydney
After 21 years as a cutting-edge commercial gallery, Sherman celebrated its coming-of-age by reopening as a not-for-profit gallery. The focus is on…
New South Wales
Established in 2003 as a collaboration between neighbours with existing vineyards, this humble winery cites its aged vines, cool-climate location and a…
Tasmania
Spread over two levels in the Paranaple Arts Centre, this gallery houses changing exhibits of local work as well as the excellent biannual (odd-numbered…
Manly
A short stroll from Manly Wharf, this passionately managed community gallery maintains a local focus, with changing, locally relevant exhibitions and a…
Launceston
Built in 1983 this ziggurat-shaped brutalist building was the subject of a heated conservation battle in 2012. Should it be heritage listed or demolished?…
New South Wales
A number of historic trains are displayed in the heritage-listed Cowra Railway Station, giving visitors an opportunity to explore and learn about old…
Cradle Country & The West
Well-known printmaker and painter Raymond Arnold and his artist partner Helena Demczuk are two of a small community of visual artists living and working…
West Coast Australia
Run by the local historical society, Rockingham's dinky little art-deco museum (a former library, built in 1947) has plenty of old photos, maps and rusty…
Kangaroo Island
Built on the hill in 1859, this cottage is now a fastidiously maintained National Trust museum decked out in period style, with a reconstructed Masonic…
South Coast NSW
Following the estuary for 1.7km, the boardwalk is a pleasant stroll past mangroves, oyster farms and melaleucas. You'll spot seabirds, scuttling crabs and…
Victoria
This 30-year-old winery may be known for its cool climate wines, but it's also winning over fans with its range of Hix beers. Stop by to sample both at…
Launceston
Now operating as a convention and function venue, this Launceston landmark was built in 1891 in classical Victorian style. Inside the Great Hall is the…
Brisbane & Around
Designed by Queensland colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built in the late 19th century, this heritage-listed beauty exemplifies…
Brisbane & Around
Test your senses at the manicured Laurel Bank Park, home to a scented garden full of pungent herbs and blooms for the visually impaired. There's also a…
Kelp Industries’ Visitor Centre
Tasmania
Come here to find out why you see tractors gathering kelp on the island's beaches. The huge straps of bull kelp being air-dried here are exported to…
West Coast Australia
At the tiny Hamelin Pool Caravan Park, this old telegraph station dates from 1884 and houses historical exhibits and possibly the only living…
New South Wales
This organically certified winery 8km northwest of Canowindra produces handcrafted wines from hand-picked fruit. Varietals include semillon, chardonnay,…
High Commission of Papua New Guinea
Canberra
One of the most interesting embassies in Canberra, the High Commission of Papua New Guinea building is based on the design of a Haus Tambaran, a…
New South Wales
We've come a long way in terms of medical equipment, so a museum that displays historical hospital paraphernalia, including instruments used for surgery…
Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
Victoria
At the former WWII Royal Australian Air Force base, this aviation museum has info on the site's history as well as restored aircraft – including Avro…
Tasmania
Built in 1888, replacing the original 1833 light station, this red-and-white lighthouse on the end of Low Head itself is a great spot to watch kanamaluka…
Gold Coast
Younger kids love this 'Aussie Farm Experience', which features native animals (koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes) alongside farm…
The East Coast
Check out some vertical water at Ralphs Falls – take the signed turn-off to the right shortly before St Columba Falls. There’s a 20-minute return walk, or…
Adelaide
If not for the Adelaide Oval next door, this imposing sandstone cathedral (harking back to 1869) would be the biggest architectural object within miles…
Canberra
Constructed in 2002, the glass-and-steel 'Ilmarinen' building of the Embassy of Finland is designed to resemble a ship – its name recalls the hero of the…
Brisbane & Around
On the northern outskirts of Allora, this heritage-listed cemetery is the final resting place of Travers Robert Goff, whose daughter, writer PL Travers,…
South Coast NSW
At the southern end of town, off Tingira Cres, this smaller sibling to Kiama's famous blowhole is far more regular (if not nearly as exciting to witness)…
Victoria
Here's one for the kids: fire up the GPS and drive out to Olson Game Birds, a pheasant farm where game birds are bred and reared. Native birds are also on…
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