Cradle Country & The West
Queenstown's story is told in this intriguing cemetery with more than 500 graves and some fascinating inscriptions on the crumbling headstones.
Must-see attractions in Australia
Southern NSW & The Murray
This three-storey-high celebration of Australian wool and shearing culture takes the form of a giant ram with a souvenir and gift shop inside.
Victoria
Established in the 1870s, Horsham’s Botanic Gardens were designed by the curator of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, William Guilfoyle.
West Coast Australia
Follow the signpost from Yardie Creek Rd to find the 1907 cattle steamer shipwreck that ran aground on the reef. It's visible from the shore.
The East Coast
An accessible, safe-swimming beach within Freycinet National Park, with much-sough-after camp sites.
Mt Barker Police Station Museum
Southern WA
Mt Barker has been settled by Europeans since the 1830s and the convict-built 1868 police station and gaol have been preserved as a museum.
Western Australia
Step back in time to 1895 inside the residence of Coolgardie's first mining warden and magistrate, full of period furniture and trappings.
The East Coast
Drive to the top of Mt Tanner (331m) to see the island laid out like a treasure map below (just ignore the ugly communications tower).
New South Wales
This little gallery with a brilliant acronym has a dynamic collection of work, featuring local artists as well as touring exhibitions.
Blue Mountains
Seven kilometres southwest of Blackheath, this offers super vistas from the edge of the Shipley Plateau out over the Megalong Valley.
School of Mines Mineral Museum
Western Australia
If you love geology, the display of over 3000 rock specimens and replicas of big gold nuggets discovered locally is not to be missed.
Southern NSW & The Murray
About 7km north of town, the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox is a poignant sculpture of a dog from the 19th-century bush ballad.
Borenore Karst Conservation Area
New South Wales
Bushwalking trails, picturesque picnic spots and karst caves are all highlights at this nature reserve, located 17km west of Orange.
Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park
Victoria
The offshore version of Wilsons Promontory National Park, this is Victoria's largest marine protected area and popular with divers.
New South Wales
This humble regional gallery has a small permanent collection of local and Australian art and hosts regular visiting exhibitions.
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
This lookout on Lennox Head itself, immediately south of the turn-off to the town, is a great spot for whale watching in winter.
Burnie Regional Fine Art Gallery
Tasmania
This art gallery stages exhibitions of contemporary Tasmanian artworks, especially those created by artists based in the region.
Newcastle
The obelisk at the top of King Edward Park provides sweeping views over ocean and city.
Canberra
This lovely pool is a serene spot in Commonwealth Park, with an abundance of bird life and some beautiful landscaped gardens.
Southern NSW & The Murray
North of town, with a re-creation of an early Riverina village and an exhibition on the history of winemaking in the region.
Melbourne
Tells the story of the Royal Australian Air Force, the second-oldest air force in the world, at the site of its inception.
Victoria
This apple orchard produces a number of biodynamic ciders that you can sample in its simple cider lounge ($10 per flight).
West Coast Australia
The Japanese section of this tiny cemetery (separate from the European section) bears witness to Cossack's pearling past.
Victoria
Bendigo's grand 19th-century architecture is exemplified by these stately law-court buildings, which remain in use today.
Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens
Victoria
Very touristy, this place has a number of mazes, including a circular rose maze. The fields of lavender bloom in summer.
Victoria
On the road to Venus Bay, this well-curated contemporary gallery space exhibits eclectic works by mainly local artists.
Southern WA
Interesting contemporary art exhibitions by local artists and a shop selling locally made ceramics and other crafts.
The East Coast
Scramble up to this lofty lookout, looking north along the coast, and scan the horizon for whales: 'Thar she blows!'
New South Wales
A boutique winery and cellar door specialising in cool-climate boutique wines produced from single-vineyard grapes.
Tasmania
There is a large colony of little (or fairy) penguins at Godfreys Beach, near the cemetery at the base of the Nut.
New South Wales
Located 33km northwest of Orange, the cellar door of this small winery is celebrated for its sparkling varieties.
Clarence River Historical Society
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Based in pretty Schaeffer House (1903), this little museum displays treasures liberated from attics across town.
Tasmania
This handsome four-storey mill on the main road through Carrick was built in 1846, and is now an antiques store.
The East Coast
There are many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea, including the 1871 All Saints Anglican Church.
The East Coast
If you're feeling romantic, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a magical spot to watch the sunrise.
Brisbane & Around
This heritage-listed building was designed by prolific colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley.
Cairns & Far North Queensland
Everything you ever wanted to know about Cooktown's history, run by the local historical society volunteers.
Melbourne
This 1930s Spanish-mission-style greenhouse showcases vibrant floral displays that change five times a year.
Townsville
Contemporary art gallery in a stately 1885-built former bank. Exhibitions focus on north Queensland artists.
Southern NSW & The Murray
Cellar-door sales, tastings and a restaurant specialising in regional Italian flavours (mains $28 to $40).
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