Must-see attractions in Australia

  • Lemana Lookout

    The East Coast

    Lookout on the Hazards Beach Track, along the western side of Freycinet National Park.

  • South Beach

    Fremantle

    Sheltered, swimmable, only 1.5km from the city centre and on the free CAT bus route.

  • Gomboc Gallery

    West Coast Australia

    One of WA's better commercial galleries, surrounded by an intriguing sculpture park.

  • Courthouse

    Albany

    This granite and red-brick building (1898) is part of Albany's historical precinct.

  • St John's Anglican Church

    Midlands & Central Highlands

    The 1868 St John’s Anglican Church has a 100-year-old organ and a 15m-high spire.

  • Lambing Flat Folk Museum

    New South Wales

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

  • Social History Museum

    West Coast Australia

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

  • Wyndham Museum

    Broome & The Kimberley

    The historic Wyndham port precinct contains a small museum and pioneer graveyard.

  • Muirs Beach

    The East Coast

    Easily accessible beach at Coles Bay township. West-facing equals great sunsets!

  • ARHS Railway Museum

    Melbourne

    A fine collection of old steam locomotives, and mini-steam-train rides for kids.

  • Riverside Centre

    Brisbane

    Shopping, eating and office complex next to (you guessed it) the Brisbane River.

  • Ricey Beach

    Rottnest Island

    Good swimming beach on the island's western flanks, far from the madding crowds.

  • Memorial Hill Lookout

    New South Wales

    This lookout atop Memorial Hill offers great views over Parkes and surrounds.

  • Muslim Cemetery

    Broome

    This small Muslim cemetery honours Malay pearl-divers and Afghan cameleers.

  • St Michael’s Church

    Midlands & Central Highlands

    This impressive National Trust–recognised church was consecrated in 1891.

  • Panama

    Fraser Island

    This American ship was driven aground at Rooney Point by a cyclone in 1864.

  • Town Hall

    Tasmania

    Longford's old Town Hall (1880) is fronted by sturdy Corinthian pilasters.

  • Pioneer Cemetery

    Broome & The Kimberley

    Small cemetery on a bend in the highway with the graves of early pioneers.

  • Mary River Crossing

    Northern Territory

    Where the Arnhem Hwy crosses the Mary River, with plenty of crocs nearby.

  • Bootmaker’s Shop

    Midlands & Central Highlands

    National Trust–acknowledged historic building. Not open to the public.

  • To the Fishermen

    Fremantle

    Poignant bronze by sculptor Greg James of fishermen landing their catch.

  • Wollundry Grove Olives

    Southern NSW & The Murray

    Award-winning olive oil and table olives. Visiting only by appointment.

  • Glass Conservatory

    Launceston

    The elegant John Hart Conservatory was a 1932 addition to City Park.

  • Post Office

    Hobart & Around

    Richmond's stately old post office (1826) is now a frilly gift shop.

  • Samson House

    Fremantle

    A well-preserved 1888 colonial home owned by the National Trust.

  • Stewarts Beach

    Tasman Peninsula & Port Arthur

    Safe-swimming beach not far from the Port Arthur Historic Site.

  • Royal Park

    Launceston

    A rambling riverside park, perfect for a bike ride or a stroll.

  • Haul Truck 793B

    West Coast Australia

    Peer inside a mountain-sized piece of mining machinery.

  • Waubs Beach

    The East Coast

    A fairly safe ocean beach for swimming on calm days.

  • Christ Church

    Tasmania

    A stately sandstone Gothic number built in 1839.