Dunedin
Showcases work by members of the Otago Art Society, with changing temporary exhibitions in the main gallery and works for sale in the shop. Pieces donated…
Must-see attractions in Australia & Pacific
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…
Christchurch & Canterbury
With more animals than Dr Dolittle's, this farm park is great for kids. Llamas, Tibetan yak, deer, goats, guinea pigs and chinchillas all feature, and…
Fiordland & Southland
This 275m-high cascade is a worthwhile detour when driving the Milford Hwy. Reach the lookout point on an easy 1.2km hike through rainforest (30 minutes…
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…
Tauranga
At its best in late spring and summer, this verdant pocket of roses sits behind an ivy-covered colonnade on a cliff overlooking the harbour, and is like a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Geraldine Vintage Car & Machinery Museum
Christchurch & Canterbury
Rev-heads will enjoy this lovingly maintained vintage car collection, featuring a 1907 De Dion-Bouton and a gleaming 1926 Bentley. There's also a purpose…
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…
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…
Fiordland & Southland
Spanning the Waiau River about 12km north of Tuatapere, this suspension bridge, completed in 1899, is the longest of its kind in NZ. Its 15m-high concrete…
Kurow Heritage & Information Centre
Dunedin & Otago
Local hero Richie McCaw rates a mention at this very sweet community-run museum, filled with lovingly preserved curios. Staff are knowledgeable and…
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…
Brisbane & Around
Designed by Queensland colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley and built in the late 19th century, this heritage-listed beauty exemplifies…
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…
Bay of Islands & Northland
For a bird's-eye view over the canopy, head to the forest lookout, near the very south end of the park. You can either drive to it (the road is well…
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…
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
This organically certified winery 8km northwest of Canowindra produces handcrafted wines from hand-picked fruit. Varietals include semillon, chardonnay,…
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…
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…
Gold Coast
Younger kids love this 'Aussie Farm Experience', which features native animals (koalas, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, wombats, dingoes) alongside farm…
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…
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…
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…
Tainui Historical Society Museum
Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula
Mōkau's interesting Tainui Historical Society Museum has old photographs and artefacts from when this once-isolated outpost was a coal and lumber shipping…
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…
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