Must-see attractions in Australia

  • Norseman Historical Museum

    Western Australia

    Walk through the gold-mining history of the the town, and check out the beautifully restored horse wagon.

  • Sleepy Bay

    The East Coast

    A beautiful granite-framed cove 10 minutes walk from the Cape Tourville Rd. Great snorkelling and diving.

  • Pioneer Cemetery

    Broome

    The small Pioneer Cemetery overlooks Roebuck Bay at Town Beach.

  • Don Rhodes Mining Museum

    West Coast Australia

    The rusted trains, engines and mining machinery of this open-air museum make for an interesting wander.

  • St Mark's (Old Picton) Church

    West Coast Australia

    Built in 1842 using wattle and daub construction, this is Western Australia's second-oldest church.

  • Orange Botanic Gardens

    New South Wales

    Not as manicured as you'd expect. All the same, a nice spot of greenery with a few walking trails.

  • Sparkes Lookout

    Victoria

    For coastal outlooks head to Darby Saddle, from where it's an easy walk to access this viewpoint.

  • Craigie Knowe Vineyard

    The East Coast

    Dating back to 1979, this little vineyard at Cranbrook produces petulant pinot noir and riesling.

  • Cooktown Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    The local weekly market features local crafts including woodwork and jewellery, and food stalls.

  • Bellevue Hill Lookout

    New South Wales

    Head to this lovely lookout for great views over Cowra, especially lovely at sunrise and sunset.

  • Boranup Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    Local arts and crafts, 22km south of Margaret River, with a wide selection of jarrah furniture.

  • Werribee Mansion

    Melbourne

    Werribee Mansion is a Italianate-style 1870s edifice brimming with colonial arriviste ambition.

  • Redcliffe Jetty Markets

    Brisbane & Around

    A busy market with fresh produce, ready-to-eat bites, arts and craft, gifts and live music.

  • Commissariat Store

    The East Coast

    Built in 1825, the stately Commissariat Store now houses the national park visitor centre.

  • Lemana Lookout

    The East Coast

    Lookout on the Hazards Beach Track, along the western side of Freycinet National Park.

  • Gomboc Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    One of WA's better commercial galleries, surrounded by an intriguing sculpture park.

  • Lambing Flat Folk Museum

    New South Wales

    This quirky museum has exhibitions about rural life in the region in times gone by.

  • Social History Museum

    West Coast Australia

    The small museum in Cossack's old courthouse celebrates the town’s halcyon days.

  • Muirs Beach

    The East Coast

    Easily accessible beach at Coles Bay township. West-facing equals great sunsets!

  • ARHS Railway Museum

    Melbourne

    A fine collection of old steam locomotives, and mini-steam-train rides for kids.

  • Riverside Centre

    Brisbane

    Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.

  • Muslim Cemetery

    Broome

    This small Muslim cemetery honours Malay pearl-divers and Afghan cameleers.

  • Memorial Hill Lookout

    New South Wales

    This lookout atop Memorial Hill offers great views over Parkes and surrounds.

  • Town Hall

    Tasmania

    Longford's old Town Hall (1880) is fronted by sturdy Corinthian pilasters.

  • Mary River Crossing

    Northern Territory

    Where the Arnhem Hwy crosses the Mary River, with plenty of crocs nearby.

  • Wollundry Grove Olives

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Award-winning olive oil and table olives. Visiting only by appointment.

  • Glass Conservatory

    Launceston

    The elegant John Hart Conservatory was a 1932 addition to City Park.

  • Royal Park

    Launceston

    A rambling riverside park, perfect for a bike ride or a stroll.

  • Haul Truck 793B

    West Coast Australia

    Peer inside a mountain-sized piece of mining machinery.

  • Waubs Beach

    The East Coast

    A fairly safe ocean beach for swimming on calm days.

  • Christ Church

    Tasmania

    A stately sandstone Gothic number built in 1839.

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