Must-see attractions in Australia & Pacific

  • Brangayne of Orange

    New South Wales

    A boutique winery and cellar door specialising in cool-climate boutique wines produced from single-vineyard grapes.

  • Godfreys Beach

    Tasmania

    There is a large colony of little (or fairy) penguins at Godfreys Beach, near the cemetery at the base of the Nut.

  • Printhie

    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.

  • Carrick Mill

    Tasmania

    This handsome four-storey mill on the main road through Carrick was built in 1846, and is now an antiques store.

  • All Saints Anglican Church

    The East Coast

    There are many still-functioning historic buildings in Swansea, including the 1871 All Saints Anglican Church.

  • Moses

    Ponsonby & Karangahape Rd

    This reproduction of Michelangelo's Moses was made from marble from the same quarry as the original.

  • Cape Tourville Lighthouse

    The East Coast

    If you're feeling romantic, Cape Tourville Lighthouse, built in 1971, is a magical spot to watch the sunrise.

  • Toowoomba Court House

    Brisbane & Around

    This heritage-listed building was designed by prolific colonial architect Francis Drummond Greville Stanley.

  • Cooktown History Centre

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

    Everything you ever wanted to know about Cooktown's history, run by the local historical society volunteers.

  • Perc Tucker Regional Gallery

    Townsville

    Contemporary art gallery in a stately 1885-built former bank. Exhibitions focus on north Queensland artists.

  • Conservatory

    Melbourne

    This 1930s Spanish-mission-style greenhouse showcases vibrant floral displays that change five times a year.

  • Southern Highland Wines

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Cellar-door sales, tastings and a restaurant specialising in regional Italian flavours (mains $28 to $40).

  • 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.

  • Don Rhodes Mining Museum

    West Coast Australia

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

  • Pioneer Cemetery

    Broome

    The small Pioneer Cemetery overlooks Roebuck Bay at Town Beach.

  • St Stephen’s Chapel

    Parnell & Newmarket

    Tiny St Stephen's Chapel was built for the signing of the constitution of NZ's Anglican Church (1857).

  • Teapotland

    Fiordland & Southland

    Get a selfie in this wacky collections of teapots and statuettes arranged in Graham Renwick's garden.

  • 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.

  • Craigie Knowe Vineyard

    The East Coast

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

  • Sparkes Lookout

    Victoria

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

  • Bellevue Hill Lookout

    New South Wales

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

  • Cooktown Markets

    Cairns & Far North Queensland

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

  • Werribee Mansion

    Melbourne

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

  • Boranup Gallery

    West Coast Australia

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

  • 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.

  • Westshore Beach

    Napier

    Napier's closest swim spot (the main beach in front of the town centre isn't safe).

  • Lambing Flat Folk Museum

    New South Wales

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

  • Highwic

    Parnell & Newmarket

    A marvellous Carpenter Gothic house (1862), sitting amid lush, landscaped grounds.

  • Social History Museum

    West Coast Australia

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

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