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1 On Park - Art Gallery

1 On Park - Art Gallery
Dodges Ferry

1 on Park Art Gallery overlooks the surf at Park Beach in southern Tasmania. Enjoy views from the sandstone terrace with an organic coffee or tea amidst mosaic sculptures in the garden. The gallery is a large Spanish style building, showcasing local artisans.

Alice Springs Telegraph Station Historical Reserve

Alice Springs Telegraph Station - Alice Springs
Alice Springs

The township of Alice Springs obtained its name from the waterhole at this historic Telegraph Station. This historical reserve marks the original site of the first European settlement in Alice Springs.

Albany Wind Farm

Albany Wind Farm, Albany, Western Australia
Albany

See how the south coast town of Albany is doing its part to help the environment at Albany Wind Farm. The farm consists of 12 giant wind turbines, each at a height of 100 metres from the base to the tip of the blades.

Abercrombie Caves

Abercrombie Caves
Trunkey Creek

The entrance to the Abercrombie Caves is through the majestic Archway. Solid masses of marble decorate the walls of the caves highlighted by the soft natural light entering from each end. More than a century ago goldminers built a platform for dances in one of the main galleries.

7 Oaks Sapphire Fossicking

7 Oaks Sapphire Fossicking
Inverell

7 Oaks Fossicking Property is a family operated private venue and has been producing sapphires since the 1960s. Located on Frazer Creek, 20 kilometres from Inverell, visitors are welcome to fossick at the facilities set up, or you can go and seek along the creeks and gullies.

264 Kent Street


Maryborough

This building at 264 Kent Street was erected in 1875 and was occupied by J H Bliss, a watchmaker and jeweller, who specialised in the supply and repair of maritime chronometers, barometers, sextants and navigational instruments. This business served the busy port of Maryborough during the 1880s.

19th Century Portable Iron Houses


South Melbourne

The three houses provide an insight into life in 'Emerald Hill' (now known as South Melbourne) during the gold rush years.

Albert Facey Homestead


Wickepin

A visit to the Albert Facey Homestead gives a unique insight into the life of the author of ‘A Fortunate Life’ in the early 1900s. Facey lived with his family in this house until the Great Depression.

Albany Old Gaol Museum


Albany

Albany Old Gaol Museum offers a fascinating look back to the era of convicts in the mid 1800s.

Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail


Port Willunga

Adelaide's Underwater Heritage Trail interprets four shipwrecks located in Gulf St Vincent - the Grecian, Zanoni, Star of Greece and Norma. These wrecks represent a variety of vessels associated with trade and development in South Australia during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and span the period of British shipbuilding from...

Alan Mclellan Lookout


Port Augusta

A stone cairn marks the spot where Captain Matthew Flinders stepped ashore on 10 March 1802. The cairn was built in 1967 and named after Alan McLellan, an early historian of Port Augusta.

Adelaide Festival Centre


Adelaide

You’ll always find something to see and do at the Adelaide Festival Centre, whether it’s theatre, dance, music, festivals, visual art, children’s theatre, or much more.

Albury Railway Station


Albury

The grandeur of Albury's Railway Station reflects the significant role it played in transporting passengers and goods around colonial New South Wales.

Anglesea Barracks


Hobart

Anglesea Barracks in Hobart, built in the 1800’s, now houses the Military Museum of Tasmania. Governor Macquarie ordered these barracks built when he visited the colony in 1811.

Adelaide Oval Tours And Bradman Collection Museum


Adelaide

Adelaide Oval is widely regarded as the most picturesque test cricket ground in the world, with St Peter's Cathedral rising behind an elegant Edwardian scoreboard and Moreton Bay fig trees at the northern end. Take a tour of the oval - you'll see the Sir Donald Bradman Stand, Scoreboard, Victor Richardson...

Adelaide House Museum


Alice Springs

Journey to the heart of Alice Springs and be inspired by Rev John Flynn’s historic vision for the bush. Designed by Flynn, Adelaide House is one of the earliest buildings in Alice Springs, built in 1920 by the Australian Inland Mission.

Adelaide Town Hall


Adelaide

A landmark heritage building, the Adelaide Town Hall is steeped in history. Its magnificent architecture and elegant interiors give an in depth insight into the rich cultural heritage of South Australia.

Adelaide Gaol Historic Site and Museum


Thebarton

The Adelaide Gaol was a working prison between 1841 and 1988. It is now a museum, which tells the Gaol’s 147 year history in displays, exhibitions and tours.

Aladdins Cave Bottlehouse


Dubbo

Aladdin's Cave Bottlehouse is a yurt-style building of about 3000 bottles just a seven minute drive from Dubbo. Items of interest in the bottles include messages, photos, toys, treasures and much more.

Adelaide River War Cemetery


Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway )

The Adelaide River War Cemetery is a sobering reminder of the impact World War II had on this part of Australia.

Achievers Walk


Maryborough

The Maryborough Walk of Achievers in Richmond and Wharf Streets was developed in three years over five stages.

All Saints Church - Henley Brook


Henley Brook

Discover the charm and history of All Saints Church in Henley Brook, which is the oldest church in Western Australia. Taking three years to build by one of the early pioneers of the area, Richard Edwards, the church has been hosting services since 1841.

Aboriginal Bora Ring


Tucki Tucki

Aboriginal Bora Ring is one of the several Tribal Ceremonial Grounds in the district and has been fenced and marked with a description board. Ceremonial grounds are very significant to the Aboriginal people and are usually marked with a Bora Ring.

Ancient Relics


Devonport

Ancient Relics is open seven days a week where you will discover a treasure trove of antiques both local and from around the globe specialising in Chinese antiques personally handpicked from village to village throughout China from 150 year old wedding sedan, ancient bone inlayed furniture, rustic country relics and...

ABC Cheese Factory


Central Tilba

The ABC Cheese Factory, home of Tilba Club cheese is located in the heritage village of Central Tilba, was established in 1891 and was the first cheese co-operative in New South Wales. Tilba Club Cheese is still waxed at the ABC Cheese Factory and is sold exclusively through their shop....

Aboriginal Tjilbruke Trail, Monument And Kingston Park Coastal Reserve


Kingston Park

With its superb coastal views, Kingston Park is home to the John Dowie Rock Sculpture at the heritage Aboriginal Site.

Algeria, Embassy of


O'Malley

The Embassy of Algeria represents Algeria in Australia. This office offers updated information on Algeria and their relations with Australia. The Embassy of Algeria provides consular services for Algerian residents living and travelling in Australia and New Zealand.

Angourie Beach


Angourie

Angourie Beach was declared a National Surfing Reserve in 2007, the second site in Australia to be recognised for its significance to recreational surfing and, as such, is considered sacred by Australian surfers. If the NSW North Coast can be said to have a half dozen legendary point-breaks, Angourie is undoubtedly...

Adelaide River Railway Station


Adelaide River ( Stuart Highway )

The Adelaide River Railway Siding and Railway Bridge, located on the Stuart Highway, were constructed as part of the first leg of the North Australia Railway, or NAR, which operated from 1888 until 1976. The Adelaide River Railway Siding was the first main station complex on the North Australian Railway from...

All Saints Estate


Wahgunyah

As well as an outstanding cellar door facility, the magnificent Estate hosts the Terrace Restaurant and Indigo Cheese Co. all set amidst historical buildings and formal gardens. Private tastings, coach stops and tours are available by appointment. The Terrace Restaurant prides itself on providing fresh, seasonal produce year round.

Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar


Mclaren Vale

McLaren Vale’s Almond Carriage Cafe and Wine Bar is a cafe, wine bar, old fashioned milk bar and so much more.

Albany Courthouse


Albany

The foundation stone of the Albany Courthouse was laid 29 December 1896. The Court House is a unique example of the work of that period, exhibiting masonry at its best.

Allan Tannock Weir


Cunnamulla

The Allan Tannock Weir is situated on the Warrego River five kilometres south of Cunnamulla. There is a picnic area with wood fuel barbecue, swimming and fishing are permitted one hundred metres from the Weir Wall. A boat ramp is situated five hundred metres up river from the Weir.

Adelaide Zoo


Adelaide

Adelaide Zoo is just a 15 minute walk from the central business district and is home to more than 1,800 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. Adelaide Zoo is also home to Wang Wang...

Anlaby Station


Kapunda

Anlaby is one of Australia's great homesteads and one of the first grand rural properties of South Australia. Settled in 1839 by Frederick Dutton, it reached its heyday in the Edwardian era when it also hosted the Prince of Wales.

Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre


Wayville

Following completion of a AUD50 million investment in new and upgraded facilities, the Adelaide Showground has been renamed Adelaide Event and Exhibition Centre. The new brand reflects a venue that is now one of the largest and most modern exhibition centres in Australia.

Alpha Murals


Alpha

Alpha is branded the ‘Town of Murals’ due to the 27 colourful murals painted on buildings throughout the town.

Alpenrail Swiss Model Village and Railway


Claremont

This miniature display of the scenic charms of Switzerland covers an area greater than a couple of average size houses.

All Saints Church


Ainslie

Visit All Saints Church for reflection, or its architecture and incredible history. All Saints' stone used to be part of the mortuary railway station at Rookwood, Sydney. The former railway station was painstakingly dismantled and transported stone by stone to Canberra. The church was erected in 1958.

All Saints Church Collie


Collie

Enjoy a fascinating tour of the prominent Collie landmark, All Saints Church Collie. Discover the intricate detail of the historic church’s interior and examine the 17th Century brass candlesticks and altar crucifix.

Alexander Cameron Statue


Penola

Alexander Cameron (1810 - 1881) known widely as the king of Penola, is remembered as being the first squatter in the district and founder of the town.

Alumny Creek School Museum and Reserve


Alumny Creek

The Alumny School operated from 1872 until 1969.

360 Bar and Dining


Sydney

360 Bar and Dining is the pre-eminent restaurant space in Sydney Tower Dining boasting unsurpassed 360 revolving views of the Sydney skyline.

Albany Residency Museum


Albany

A visit to the Albany Residency Museum will be sure to captivate anyone with an interest in the history of Western Australia. Trace the history of the picturesque town of Albany which was home to the first European settlers in Western Australia.

Amaroo Tavern


Moree

Enjoy a little Amaroo Tavern charm. The Amaroo Tavern boasts an extensive food menu, large car park, TAB facilities, Sky Channel, Bottle shop and ATM.

A Historical Walk Around Wallaroo


Wallaroo

Wallaroo's long heritage has left a fabulous legacy of fascinating old buildings, houses, churches and the ruins of the once famous copper smelters. Take the opportunity to walk the streets of Wallaroo and learn of its history and connection with the mining industry.

2 Faces Restaurant


Geelong

"If Chef Simon Yarham's menu were a painting, it would contain elaborate flourishes, busy curlicues, curious daubs of texture and, above all, obsessive attention to detail.

Age Of Fishes Museum


Canowindra

Imagine a world ruled by fish! Long before the dinosaurs the mighty rivers of the Central West teamed with bizarre ancient fishes - fish with armour shells, fish with lungs, and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles.

Abel Point Marina


Airlie Beach

Abel Point is Queensland's gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays’ 74 unique islands all boasting some of the most beautiful turquoise waters in the world.

Andamooka Dukes Bottlehouse Museum


Andamooka

The unique Andamooka Dukes Bottlehouse has been built from discarded beer bottles and is now a museum featuring displays of opal related mining equipment, opals and historical artefacts.