If you’re looking for something a little more heart pumping, the Blue Mountains offers a range of extreme sports including skydiving, rock climbing, canyoning, abseiling, mountain biking, horse riding and four wheel drive adventures. There are numerous adventure companies throughout the mountains that can provide you with everything from maps and equipment to fully guided tours.
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Address: Davey St. Hobart City TAS
Oldest Australian military complex still occupied by the Armed Forces. Built in 1818.
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Known for its rich history from the early days of European settlement, Armidale has many fine heritage buildings, elegant cathedrals and grand pastoral homesteads. Armidales free Heritage Tour runs daily from the Visitors Centre and is an excellent way of enjoying a tour of the city. The serene beauty of the City of Armidale contrasts dramatically with the timeless beauty of the rugged gorge country, the waterfalls and the wilderness along the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range nearby.
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Price: Adult $22.50 , Children 3-15 $11.50, Children under 3 free, Concession $15, Family from $60. Group Concessions
Address: Pacific Highway Somersby NSW 2250
The Australian Reptile Park is home to the largest collection of reptiles in Australia. Established in 1948 the park is one of the countries premier attractions with daily Crocodile, Dingoes, Wombats and Galapagos Tortoises wildlife shows. Visitors have the opportunity to hand-feed friendly red, gray and Kangaroo Island kangaroos, as well as wallaroos. You can also learn about the Reptile Park’s life-saving role as the sole supplier of venom for the nations snake & funnel-web anti-venom program.
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Address: (Top of ANZAC Parade) Treloar Cres Campbell ACT
The Australian War Memorial presents the stories of Australians at war, in armed conflict and during peacekeeping activities. With its ceremonial areas, exhibitions and research facilities, the Memorial has become a significant and important part of the national capital. The focus of commemoration is the Hall of Memory, together with the Tomb of the Unknown Australian Soldier, the Pool of Reflection, and the Roll of Honour listing 102,000 Australian servicemen and women who have died in war.
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Address: 35km north of Tenterfield Tenterfield NSW 2372
Bald Rock National Park is located on 8883 hectares and is Australia's largest exposed granite rock. This magnificent dome is 750 metres long, 500 metres wide and rises 200 metres above the surrounding bushland. An invigorating climb via one of the two marked walking tracks is rewarded by expansive views across the beautiful granite landscape. The summit walk takes approximately 3 hours to complete a round trip. Bald Rock National Park is ideal for bushwalking and bush camping.
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Address: 2 Bell St Yarra Glen VIC 3775
Founded in 1986, Balloon Sunrise was the first commercial hot air ballooning operation in Australia, offering hot air balloon flights over the city of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and various regional locations in Victoria.
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Situated 23 km south of Lord Howe Island, Ball’s Pyramid is the world’s tallest sea stack and one of a series of volcanic pinnacles formed from a massive eruption millions of years ago. This triangle of basalt rock juts up 550 metres. Windswept and inhospitable, Ball’s Pyramid was first climbed by mountaineers in 1965. Today, such activity is off-limits and viewing is by cruise boat only. Its surrounding waters are popular diving and fishing spots, and hundreds of sea birds circle its summit.
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has most, but by no means all, of the historical buildings to be seen in Hobart. Over 90 are classified by the National Trust.
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Long, lonely beaches and shapely granite formations mark the Bay of Fires & Mt William National Park as a nature-lover’s retreat. Located in the north-east corner of Tasmania, its landscape of coastal heath lands and woodlands supports 100 species of birds and wildlife. The uncommon eastern grey kangaroo has found a safe habitat here. Despite its solitude, there is still plenty to do – fishing, swimming, watching seabirds or walking by the sea.
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Address: Campbell Pde Bondi NSW 2026
Bondi Beach is Australia's most famous beach. Bondi's mixture of lifestyles would suit most visitors, whether you're drawn to the fashionable northern end or the surf-crazy south. You'll find that Bondi is one of the better Sydney beaches, simply because it has great surf, good food and great atmosphere.
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Address: St Jude Street Bowral NSW 2576
The Museum is located in Donald Bradman’s childhood home town of Bowral, alongside Bradman Oval where his cricketing career began. With five galleries, a hundred seat theatre, special exhibitions plus a wonderful collection of memorabilia, rare archival film footage and photographs, he Museum provides hours of entertainment. The Museum precinct is also home to a life size Bradman bronze statue and the Sir Donald & Lady Jessie Bradman Garden where their ashes were scattered in October 2001.
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Brisbane Water National Park is located north of the Hawkesbury River. With a total of 11,369 hectares it is one of the oldest national parks in New South Wales. The Sandstone landscape is rich in Aboriginal art, in fact several hundred rock engraving sites exist within the park. Somersby Falls & Girrakool picnic areas have excellent picnic facilities, fishing spots & rainforest walks. Backpack camping facilities are available for walkers using the Great North Walk, but there are no facilities.
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Address: 915 Adventure Bay Road Adventure Bay TAS 7150
Robert Pennicott and his wife Michaye Boulter have been operating Bruny Island Cruises out of Adventure Bay on Bruny Island since October 1999. Now in its 10th year of operation, the remarkable success of Bruny Island Cruises can be attributed to the total commitment towards providing outstanding customer service and genuine enthusiasm and passion for Bruny Island and its environment.
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The only way to truly experience the majesty of the Blue Mountains is on foot. There are countless walks for all levels of fitness. Take a short stroll to an expansive lookout, enjoy a pleasant half-day or full-day walk, or test yourself with more challenging scrambles as you negotiate historic passes or scale mountain peaks over a multi day adventure. Two of the most popular hiking areas are Jamison Valley and Grose Valley. Information, supplies and guides are all available from nearby towns.
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Address: 140 Cascade Rd South Hobart TAS 7004
Cascade Brewery was started by Peter Degraves in 1824 when Hobart Town had 55 licensed pubs for a population of 10,000. The factory with its instantly recognisable façade sits at the base of Mt Wellington.
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Address: 5330 Great Ocean Rd, Allansford Warrnambool VIC 3280
Cheese World is the show case for Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory’s national & international award winning produce & one of the south west’s most popular attractions. Situated on Australia's Great Ocean Road only 40 minutes travelling time from the famous 12 Apostles & 10 minutes drive from Warrnambool. The Cheese & Wine Cellar boasts an extensive range of cheeses, wines & gourmet products. Tantalise your palate with free cheese tastings or browse through our renovated local history museum.
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Address: Newell Hwy Coonabarabran NSW 2357
Coonabarabran Visitor Information Centre offers visitors to the area information on the Warrumbungle Region. This region offers visitors a place to relax in unspoilt beauty, where you can discover hidden treasures & unwind in peaceful country towns. Located in Central NSW, Warrumbungle Region is 5-6 hours drive from Sydney, half way between Melbourne & Brisbane, & within 2 hours drive of the regional cities of Dubbo & Tamworth. We also offer fantastic educational exhibits......
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If you ever wanted to experience what it was really like to live off the land, then the New England North West region is the place to do it. A number of Jackaroo/Jillaroo schools and courses can be found throughout the area. Activities include sheep shearing, milking, mustering, calf wrestling, horse riding, roping and lassoing. This is a truly unique country-Australia experience that should not be missed.
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Price: Adult $30childre $15seniors$22Fam$80
Address: 815 McMillans Road, Berrimah Darwin City NT
Crocodylus Park, the brainchild of world-renowned crocodile biologist Professor Grahame Webb, was officially opened on 29 August 1994. It includes a unique, comprehensive crocodile museum through which the results of over three decades of crocodile research are extended to the public. There is no other museum like it! Outside, there are saltwater and freshwater crocodiles of all ages and sizes, and American alligators. Crocodiles range from small hatchings (30 cm) to giant 4-5m long specimens..
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