A lovely spot just 3km west of town, Chinaman Creek Dam is good for birdwatching or a picnic – the small red-rock escarpments provide a pretty backdrop early morning or late afternoon. There are also terrific views of town and the surrounding countryside from the lookout; take the sharp left that climbs the hill just after taking the turn-off from the highway.


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1. John Flynn Place Museum

2.16 MILES

This outstanding museum celebrates Dr John Flynn’s work setting up the invaluable and groundbreaking Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS), which gave hope…