Sydney
Lindesay is rarely open, but, aside from Nicole Kidman inviting you in for tea, this is probably your best chance to look inside an actual Darling Point…
Must-see attractions in New South Wales
New South Wales
A private operation offering 90-minute glimpses of the dark skies above Coonabarabran, you'll find about this observatory 9km from town, en route to…
New South Wales
Milroy Observatory offers the largest public-access telescope in the southern hemisphere – a 40-in device that was once used in the nearby Siding Spring…
Sydney
Surrounded by 200-year-old camphor laurels and English oaks, this historic cottage was built in 1824 for the Macarthurs’ daughter’s governess and was…
New South Wales
This wildlife sanctuary located 4km out of town is a haven for birds — and bird watchers. The number of bird species that call the wetlands home…
Sydney
Goat Island, west of the Harbour Bridge, has been a shipyard, a quarantine station and a gunpowder depot in its previous lives. Heritage tours are offered…
Newtown & the Inner West
Opened in 2015, this university business school was donated by the father of an alumnus and designed by Frank Gehry. It's a striking sight, all windows…
Sydney
Forming the northern tip of the Bondi horseshoe, this point offers wonderful views of the entire beach. The 235-tonne, car-sized rock near the beach’s…
Sydney
Surrounded by enormous Moreton Bay fig trees, luxury yachts and pampered pooches, this unpretentious waterfront park is a beaut spot for a quiet stroll,…
Western Plains Cultural Centre
New South Wales
Incorporating Dubbo's regional museum and gallery plus a lovely cafe, the cultural centre is housed in a swanky architectural space which cleverly…
South Coast NSW
Squint at the unusual rock formation on Wagonga Head and the gap in the centre vaguely resembles the outline of Australia (with apologies to the island…
Sydney
Offering super harbour views and a look straight out to sea between North and South Head, this bushy headland is riddled with fortifications, some dating…
New South Wales
From the war cemeteries, on Doncaster Road north of Cowra, signs lead to the site of the Japanese breakout. A voice-over from the watchtower recounts the…
Southern NSW & The Murray
This panoramic lookout is located above the fascinating Hermit's Cave, which was inhabited by an Italian-born man for decades in the early 20th century;…
New South Wales
This bluestone building opened as a saddlery in 1870 and was celebrated by Peter Allen in his well-known song pf the same name (written for his…
Sydney
A beautiful place to enjoy scenic harbour beach swims with views of Fort Denison, Chowder Bay is also a convenient rest point on the coastal walk between…
Sydney
On the northern tip of the Balmain peninsula by the Birchgrove ferry slip, this narrow point stretches to within 300m of the North Shore. Once called Long…
Bathurst Historical Society Museum
New South Wales
Housed in the east wing of Bathurst's stunning courthouse (1880) is this small but interesting local-history museum and archives. It's worth a visit to…
South Coast NSW
Attractively landscaped with tree-shaded alcoves and neoclassical statues, this 1.4-hectare English-style private garden is an enchanting place to explore…
New South Wales
Founded on a major donation by Mary Turner of 34 paintings by iconic Australian artists in 1983, Orange's regional gallery has grown to host an ambitious,…
Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Centre
South Coast NSW
There's a school-classroom feel to the family-focused Marine Discovery Centre, which has touch pools full of harmless creatures and a dark room that glows…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
North of town under the Big Avocado, this fruity theme-park plantation claims to have the world's largest collection of rare and tropical fruit – 500…
New South Wales
Towards the river, a short walk from the Cowra Visitor Information Centre, beneath the road bridge over the Lachlan River, you'll find these colourful…
Byron Bay & Northern NSW
These springwater-fed waterholes south of Spooky Beach are the remains of the quarry used for the breakwater. Daring folk climb the cliff faces and plunge…
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…
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…
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…
Manly
A short stroll from Manly Wharf, this passionately managed community gallery maintains a local focus, with changing, locally relevant exhibitions and a…
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…
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…
New South Wales
This organically certified winery 8km northwest of Canowindra produces handcrafted wines from hand-picked fruit. Varietals include semillon, chardonnay,…
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…
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)…
Newtown & the Inner West
Part of the University of Sydney, this gallery has two exhibition spaces that show challenging, often avant-garde exhibitions by contemporary artists…
South Coast NSW
Around 7km north of the centre, boardwalks and paths lead through forest to the mine shafts of this atypical goldfield, created when alluvial gold from…
Southern NSW & The Murray
The highlight of this regional gallery showcasing the works of local and national artists is the wonderful National Art Glass Gallery. A calendar of…
Everglades Historic House & Gardens
Blue Mountains
National Trust-owned Everglades was built in the 1930s. While the house is moderately interesting, the magnificent 5 hectares of garden created by Danish…
Sydney
Also known as Lady Jane, this diminutive gay nudist beach sits at the bottom of a cliff, on top of which (somewhat ironically) is a Royal Australian Navy…
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