Southern NSW & The Murray
This lesser-known lookout has equally scenic views to those of Mt Parnassus Lookout, as well as picnic tables, making it a perfect spot to enjoy that…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This lesser-known lookout has equally scenic views to those of Mt Parnassus Lookout, as well as picnic tables, making it a perfect spot to enjoy that…
Sydney
While Oxford St is the main drag, this five-way intersection is in many ways the centre of Paddington life. Smartly dressed locals do coffee and shopping…
Southern NSW & The Murray
At the northern end of town, McLean Beach is one of Australia's finest river beaches, with sand, picnic facilities and a walking track. Kayak rental is…
New South Wales
Housed in a former RAAF hangar from the airport’s time as a World War Two air-force base, this aircraft museum located at the Parkes Regional Airport is a…
Southern NSW & The Murray
The convoluted but spectacular limestone Wombeyan Caves are at the end of an unsealed mountain road 65km northwest of Mittagong. Nearby are walking trails…
Sydney
Australia's governor-general, the local representative of the monarchy, officially resides in this waterside mansion (1846), best admired from the water…
Manly
Rugged and beautiful, Washaway is a secluded little spot within Sydney Harbour National Park, near Grotto Point on the Manly Scenic Walkway. As its name…
South Coast NSW
Walk from Riverside Dr along the inlet to the ocean and take the stairs up to Bar Rock Lookout for an inspiring ocean panorama.
Sydney
An isolated gay and nudist beach surrounded by bushland in the Middle Head section of Sydney Harbour National Park. It loses the sun quickly in the…
New South Wales
Forbes' main attraction is this fun motor museum that kids and big kids alike will enjoy, showcasing a meticulously preserved private collection of motor…
New South Wales
About 12km out of Tenterfield on Mount Lindesay Rd, a 300m signposted walk leads to where bushranger Captain Thunderbolt (aka Frederick Wordsworth Ward,…
Tathra & Around
One of several studios and galleries sprinkled along the road between Bermagui and Tathra, Ivy Hill Gallery exhibits local art (including work by…
Newcastle
This magnificently landscaped ocean-side park offers sweeping views, lots of grass and plenty of shady spots for lounging around. The best views are from…
New South Wales
Audio at this outdoor site explains the background and significance of Cowra's World Peace Bell. It's a replica of the bell that stands outside the United…
New South Wales
Central NSW is rich in gold history dating back to the 1800s and Bathurst was a key destination. Bathurst Goldfields offers public tours during school…
Manly
Split in two by Manly Wharf, this sheltered enclave has shark nets and calm water, making it a popular choice for families with toddlers. Despite the busy…
Manly
Found on the Manly Scenic Walkway, just before heading into the Balgowlah Heights section of Sydney Harbour National Park. The picnic area is cut off at…
Blue Mountains
By the station in Mount Victoria, the local museum is chock-full of quirky Australiana, including old farm equipment, taxidermy and Ned Kelly’s sister’s…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This beautiful, fascinating iron homestead (1888) was built by Bishop Sydney Linton to combat the heat. Surrounding the building is a historic rose garden…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
The town’s small museum is housed in a beautiful old building, and features a solid account of local history, an interesting radio room and an impressive…
New South Wales
The historic gold mine is located at Peak Hill, a small town 49km north of Parkes (75km south of Dubbo). Visitors can take a self-guided tour and enjoy…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Featuring a small zoo with kangaroos, wombats and emus, and a free-flight aviary. Nearby Baden Powell Dr leads to a good lookout and scenic Captain Cook…
Blue Mountains
This lookout accessed from Blackheath offers amazing views over the Grose Valley and spectacular rock formations. It's about a five-minute walk from the…
Sydney
Gorgeous, peaceful and serene, despite its proximity to busy Balmoral, this is a photogenic location for a swim. At low tide it's a lovely stroll along…
Sydney
Australia's oldest colonial cemetery, these open lawns are the resting place of many an early settler. There's a map at the entrance gate with some…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This interesting museum tells the stories of the Hay Gaol, which since 1880 has operated as a maternity hospital, an insane asylum, a POW-internment camp…
New South Wales
This olive farm, 10km out of Inverell, does tours, olive-oil tastings, and sales of its oils, spice blends and sauces. Note that Beaulieu is pronounced …
New South Wales
Lovers of two-wheeled engineering will be in clover in this lovingly-curated collection of more than 50 Ducatis, Triumphs, BSAs and other classic bikes…
Surry Hills & Darlinghurst
This attractive rectangular space is run by a photographer and dedicated to contemporary camerawork. It's well worth a look; there have been some really…
Southern NSW & The Murray
The museum features a model reconstruction of the town in the 1890s. Check at the adjacent information centre for low-season opening hours.
New South Wales
One of a handful of wineries in the district; drop in to its cellar door for tastings. Popular varietals include pinot noir, semillon and a sparkling…
Sydney
A nude and secluded beach on the other side of Middle Head from its partner in crime, Obelisk.
Southern NSW & The Murray
This wonderful public reserve has an excellent picnic area and a groomed swimming beach where you can float safely along the mighty Murrumbidgee. There's…
Southern NSW & The Murray
Once belonging to the first Australian-born white explorer, Hamilton Hume, this wonderfully preserved 1835 cottage is a significant piece of modern…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
Murals painted inside the tunnel here by Aboriginal artists depict the creation story of the Three Brothers who were ancestral founders of the Bundjalung…
Manly
A long, low-lapping elbow of sand with bobbing yachts offshore, pretty Clontarf is popular with families, and has grassy picnic areas and a cafe.
South Coast NSW
Four small galleries house temporary exhibitions by local creators, including Aboriginal artists, at this diverting art space near the library.
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.
New South Wales
This little gallery with a brilliant acronym has a dynamic collection of work, featuring local artists as well as touring exhibitions.
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.
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