Must-see attractions in Australia & Pacific

At Ewaninga, 39km south of Alice Springs, prehistoric Aboriginal petroglyphs are carved into sandstone. The rock carvings found here and at N'Dhala Gorge…

This sweet spot has a smartly kitted-out tasting area and some under-the-radar but rather tasty whites and reds, including a couple with the unusual white…

A couple of kilometres northwest of the centre, Virginia Lake is the perfect place for a stroll (around the lake or the woodland walk). Aside from the…

This small centre houses the works of artists from Yarrabah, a small, scenic Aboriginal coastal community about 50km from Cairns city. Ogle everything…

The best place to check out a working excavation is Tom's, 2km southwest of town: miners continue their search for the big vein; visitors noodle for small…

Down by the shore at Manly, this is an offshoot of the much-loved Brisbane market of the same name. Grab a takeaway coffee and pique your appetite eyeing…

The crossroads in the middle of town is known as the Four Corners of Ross, potentially leading your soul in one of four directions: temptation (the Ross…

The University Clock Tower is Auckland's architectural triumph. This stately ‘ivory' tower (1926) tips its hat to art nouveau (the incorporation of NZ…

This small museum on the main strip is dedicated to the area's rich local history. Exhibits change every few months, but its catalogued historical…

Set up inside the visitor information centre is the centrepiece for the region's wine industry. Here you'll get an overview of the local wineries and a…

Brilliant pinot rosé (as consumed at Wimbledon!), plus shiraz, merlot and blends, and an olive-oil press. Regular concerts in summer (Missy Higgins, John…

Very centrally located, this winery produces a range of elegant, well-balanced styles from local chardonnay, semillon and shiraz as well as from varietals…

Fresh strawberries are on sale here from mid-October to mid-January, but what makes this place stand out are its strawberry wines. They won't be to…

Chart Port Lincoln's history of boat-building, sailing and whaling in this tin-shed museum on the shores of Boston Bay, just north of town (look for the…

In purpose-built premises next to the library, Tamworth's gallery has some interesting local bequeathments alongside temporary exhibitions of textiles,…

Around 102km west of Alice Springs, a rough gravel track leads for 5km north off Namatjira Dr to narrow, ochre-red Serpentine Gorge. It has a lovely…

The scenic Natural Bridge, off the Nerang–Murwillumbah road, has a 1km paved walking circuit leading to a huge rock arch spanning a water-formed cave –…

More rustic than some of the area's flashier breweries, but lots of fun with a pint in the sun – especially with live bands on Saturday. Try the award…

Set in a traditional Queenslander, this private gallery showcases high-quality contemporary art by Indigenous artists from across the continent. Works…

At Doctors Gully, an easy walk from the north end of the Esplanade, Aquascene runs a remarkable fish-feeding frenzy at high tide. Visitors, young and old,…