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Centennial Parklands

Parks and Gardens

Centennial Parklands

Located moments from the CBD and easily accessible by car or public transport, Centennial Parklands is a must-see location in Sydney. Made up of three major urban parks covering 360 hectares, the Parklands are aesthetically beautiful as well as historically significant, housing Australia’s Federation Monument, The Federation Pavilion. Free to visit, the Parklands are home to over 15,000 trees, Australian wildlife, ponds, flowers beds, statues, as well as offering a selection of cafes and restaurants. When visiting the Parklands do as the locals do – take a walk, hire a bike, enjoy a round of golf, go horse-riding, or enjoy a picnic in the vast and beautifully maintained open green spaces.

Centennial Park NSW

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre — Image credit: Centennial Parklands

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre

Officially opened to the public in 1998, the Centennial Parklands Equestrian Centre site has enjoyed heritage restoration and new stables added over the years, including a main covered arena that unites history and horse riding tradition. Nine commercial businesses operate within the Centre, as well as up to 135 privately leased stables catering to almost 200 horses in total. There are two riding schools, an on-site equine veterinarian, two livery providers and a farrier service. Equine facilities include three arenas (including two roofed arenas), a covered lunge yard, stables (both inside pavilions and outdoors), wash bay facilities, sand rolls and on-site float parking.

Moore Park NSW

Iconic aircraft with stories to tell of aeromedical retrievals & Cyclone Tracy evacuations. — Image credit: Central Australian Aviation Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Central Australian Aviation Museum

Visit Central Australia's Aviation Museum precinct and meet some of the industry's Heroes, Visionaries and Villains through the informative displays which celebrate the spirit, determination and courage of the people behind the stories. Located on the site of Alice Springs's first aerodrome near where the first flight into Alice Springs landed, it was established by visionary, EJ Connellan and his committed 'troops'. The Connellan Airways hangar is Heritage listed. Get up close to iconic aircraft as well as the Silver Ghost Rolls Royce modified for clearing bush landing strips (yes…that's correct!), fly a simulator, try your hand at Morse Code and hear stories about 'how it was' from past pilots and crews. View the evocative Kookaburra diorama display near where, Heroes, Hitchcock and Anderson took off in the Kookaburra plane to search for Smithy's Southern Cross. Their forced landing in forbidding, remote country ended in disaster. Meet a Villain who 50 years ago hijacked an ANSETT flight to Alice Springs – see how it played out. They haven't forgotten the kids. Teachers/parents can download class packages and/or activity sheets. Or ask for one at the counter. Allow plenty of time as there's lots to see. Entry is by donation. Tour groups - to be paid when group booking is made or please advise your passengers prior to arrival. Thank you.

Gillen NT

CCMDC's Interactive Touch Pool — Image credit: Supplied by Destination Central Coast x Bianchi Photography

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre

Discover the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre: where education meets adventure! Located on the stunning Central Coast of New South Wales, the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre offers an immersive and interactive exploration of the marine environments. With hands-on exhibits, innovative aquariums, and educational trails, there’s something to captivate visitors of all ages. Children and teenagers can enjoy puzzles, colouring, painting, sea life quizzes, and microscopes, while adults and groups can book expert-led tours tailored for schools, seniors, families, and more. Whether you’re visiting during the school holidays or planning a special outing, the Centre provides engaging activities and workshops that inspire a love for marine conservation. Explore, learn, and be inspired at the Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre – a must-visit for families and nature enthusiasts.

Terrigal NSW

Racing the dual slalom trail at Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park. — Image credit: Central Coast Mountain Bike Club

Natural Attractions

Central Coast Mountain Bike Club

Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park is one of the Central Coast's leading outdoor adventure destinations, offering a diverse network of mountain bike trails set within the natural bushland of the Ourimbah State Forest. The park caters to all skill levels, from beginners and families through to experienced riders seeking technical descents, jumps and challenging terrain. Visitors can explore flowing single track, gravity trails, climbing trails, jump lines and skills features across a purpose-built trail network. Managed and maintained by the Central Coast Mountain Bike Club, the park is recognised for its welcoming community atmosphere and volunteer-led trail maintenance that helps keep the trails in excellent condition year-round. Regular events and race days create an energetic environment for riders and spectators alike. Ourimbah Mountain Bike Park combines adventure, fitness and nature, providing visitors with an exciting outdoor experience while showcasing the beauty of the Central Coast hinterland.

Ourimbah NSW

Erina Studio - Entry — Image credit: ccvr

Amusement and Theme Parks

Central Coast Virtual Reality

Central Coast Virtual Reality (CCVR) boasts a purpose-designed studio at The Entrance and Erina Fair featuring the only custom-made ceiling mount cable systems to ensure you have the best VR experience available. CCVR has the most extensive range of experiences in Australia, partnering with Springboard VR and ViVEPORT to ensure the very best in VR content. Recommended for seven years and older. CCVR also offers virtual escape experiences at both studios.

The Entrance NSW

Mine Experience Tour — Image credit: Bendigo Heritage

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Central Deborah Gold Mine

At Central Deborah Gold Mine you have the unique opportunity to explore an authentic gold mine that successfully operated during the gold rush boom, extracting 929 kilograms of gold. Don a hard hat to descend 61 metres underground on a guided Mine Experience Tour. Explore the honeycomb of underground tunnels, discover what conditions as a miner were really like, witness traditional mining equipment in action and see gold in its natural state. This 75 minute tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for children aged three years and over. Dominated by a huge 22 metre high poppet head, the surface of the mine is a highlight in itself. Step inside heritage-listed buildings which were essential to the mine’s operation, including the old Blacksmith's Shop, the First Aid Room, Carbide Lamp Room and the impressive Engine Room.

Bendigo VIC

Art gallery facade and bell tower — Image credit: Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Central Goldfields Art Gallery

Central Goldfields Art Gallery is a cultural facility of Central Goldfields Shire Council. The art gallery is situated in the picturesque and historic fire station built in 1862, an easy 15-minute walk from Maryborough railway station and a few blocks Maryborough's High street. The gallery presents a varied exhibition program that showcases local and regional artists and includes touring exhibitions. A selection from the permanent collection is on display in the Cambrian Room. This growing collection includes works by artists of regional and national significance, such as Arthur Boyd, Pro Hart, Dean Bowen and Ray Crooke. Textile art from the biennial Golden Textures acquisitive exhibition compliments the work from the existing collection. Community engagement is supported with an annual community art exhibition and local schools' VCE art and design. If you would like to receive an invitation to the gallery's exhibitions, via email, please subscribe to their e-news. For further information on current exhibitions or to download a copy of the Gallery's program of exhibitions, visit the Gallery website. Tour groups welcome by arrangement outside of the listed opening hours.

Maryborough VIC

Central Greenough on Yamatji Country

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Central Greenough on Yamatji Country

Located approximately 25 kilometres south of Geraldton and 380 kilometres north of Perth, the Greenough Flats form the flood plain of the river system close to the mouth of the Greenough River. The settlement's buildings and altered landscape provide an example of colonial expansion in the mid-nineteenth century - an expansion that dispossessed the indigenous population of its resource-rich land. Central Greenough was developed as the local administrative centre, housing the churches, schools, stores, government, and law enforcement offices necessary to service the surrounding farms. During the 1860s, Greenough became a thriving agricultural area but the threat of rust on the wheat crops combined with drought, flood and poor prices for agricultural products led to the area's decline. The population of the Greenough Flats dropped dramatically in the first half of the twentieth century and many of its buildings fell into disrepair. The cultural heritage value of Central Greenough is well recognised and the process of conserving and interpreting the historic settlement has been a continuing project of the National Trust since the 1970s.

Greenough WA

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve — Image credit: Tourism NT 2025

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve

The small Central Mount Stuart Historical Reserve, approximately 212km north of Alice Springs on the Stuart Highway, commemorates the discovery of the centre of Australia by explorer John McDouall Stuart in 1860. Overnight camping is permitted and water is available. Stop a while and stretch your legs at the rest area affording panoramic views. Central Mount Stuart is the approximate geographical centre of Australia. Stuart initially named it Central Mount Sturt after his companion explorer Charles Sturt, whose expedition he was part of in 1844. Later it became known as Central Mount Stuart on John McDouall Stuart's return to Adelaide. Take a look at the cairn at the reserve, which was constructed in 1960 to commemorate the centenary of Stuart's expedition. Stuart's success in paving a route through the centre of Australia enabled the construction of the Overland Telegraph. South along the Stuart Highway, Ryan's Well Historical Reserve is another reminder of the region's pioneering history. The well was hand-dug in 1889 to supply water to travellers and stock along the Overland Telegraph Line. On the opposite side of the highway, the Glen Maggie Homestead ruins reveal the way of life of pastoral settlers during the early 20th century.

Ti Tree NT

Central Park

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Central Park

To achieve such a design as ambitious as Central Park, the project relied on pure collaboration between developers, designers, engineers, artists and the community. Architects and designers from Sydney, London, Paris and Copenhagen have united to create this unique vision for central park. Live, work and shop at Central Park, Sydney's new downtown destination and exciting urban village.

Chippendale NSW

Central Park Playground

Parks and Gardens

Central Park Playground

Central Park Playground is Bourke's most popular playground, with its close proximity to the skate park and other central park activities. Perfect for kids who need to stretch their legs and burn some energy! With lots of shady seating areas nearby for parents to enjoy. The Bourke Skate Park, at Central Park on the Mitchell St side, is the local go-to place for skaters to show off their skills on their boards, bikes and scooters! The concrete park is well-shaded and offers plenty of seating and picnic tables nearby, perfect for some lunch while you watch the kids. The Little Kids Bike Track is on the Oxley St side of Central Park. It offers young bike and scooter riders a fun track to ride along with road signs and speed humps. Make the outdoor gym a stop on your run, jog or walk around town during your stay! Shoot some hoops or enjoy a family game of basketball on the half-court. Two locations for the older kids and adults to have some fun and fitness!

Bourke NSW

Central Station Wangoolba Creek walk

Landmarks and Buildings

Central Station

Originally established as a forestry camp when there was logging on World Heritage-listed K'gari (formerly Fraser Island), Central Station's beautiful rainforest area houses a display explaining the development of the island and its various flora and fauna. The camping area is fenced for dingo safety and set in the rainforest. There is an area for tents and trailers and a separate area for walkers to camp at the western end of the camping main camping area. Facilities include coin-operated hot showers, flushing toilets, wheelchair access and washing-up facilities. The nearby day-use area has a public phone and access to short walks. Rubbish bins are provided at the camping area entrance. There is also a wealth of information on display along with picnic areas. Central Station has a short boardwalk around Wanggoolba Creek and through the beautiful K'gari rainforest. This is also the starting point for some other walks such as the Basin Lake Walk.

K'gari QLD

Central Village is Townsville's premier lifestyle hub in the heart of Townsville City — Image credit: Honeycombes Property Group

Entertainment Venues

Central Village

Grab a bite at Coo.King BBQ and Hot Pot, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill or Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant before before treating yourself to a unique sundae, waffles or pancakes at Kreative Desserts. You can also catch all the latest blockbuster movies at Birch Carroll & Coyle featuring five state-of-the-art cinemas and Parlour Lane. Central Village showcases sidewalk restaurants, open air dining, a pedestrian plaza as well as abundant patron car parking. It's an ideal location to start your night out or take the family for dinner and a movie. Central Village includes: Birch Carroll & Coyle, Sushi Kiyo, OBJ's Sports Bar & Grill, Coo.king BBQ & Hotpot, Phranakorn Thai Cafe and Restaurant, Kreative Desserts and Snap Fitness.

Townsville QLD

Central West Cycle Trail

Natural Attractions

Central West Cycle Trail

The Central West Cycle (CwC) trail creates a loop around the central west of NSW almost 400 kilometres. The CWC trail follows the quiet backroads in a circuit through Mudgee-Gulgong-Dunedoo- Mendooran-Ballimore-Dubbo-Geurie-Wellington-Goolma-Gulgong to Mudgee. A few busier sections have to be traversed as links to the next quiet road. It is a very generous bike trail designed to give cyclists day rides or a week-long ride with a great, memorable cycling experience. All towns have accommodation as well. The loop encourages new visitors to come to the Central West of NSW and breathe life into the small villages and towns. Furthermore, the CWC trail travels through Wiradjuri country, providing participants to experience the landscape and early Colonial Australian History including “Explorers” ”Bushrangers” “Goldfields” and “Pastoral Runs” and cycle an ever-changing landscape of Towns, Villages, Farming, National Park and Reserves. When you visit the website, make sure you click on CWC in the toolbar, which will take you to the area you need for this ride.

Mendooran NSW

Welcome Everyone Library Doors — Image credit: Central West Libraries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Central West Libraries

A warm welcome awaits you at all branches of Central West Libraries. No matter what your age they have a wide range of resources, programs and services to meet your needs. Use the free WiFi, computers, browse, read or study. Their libraries are placed where everyone can feel at home and their friendly, expert staff are on hand to assist. Can't get to the library? Talk to them about their Home Library Service or visit their virtual library which is open 24/7. Enjoy your library and all it has to offer. Branches are located in Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Grenfell, Manildra, Molong and Orange.

Orange NSW

Central West Livestock Exchange

Agritourism

Central West Livestock Exchange

The Central West Livestock Exchange (CWLE) officially opened in 2006 when the brand new AUD10.4 million dollar cattle auction facility was completed. This was followed with the opening of the AUD15 million dollar sheep auction facility in late 2010 and then in April 2012 the pig auction facility completed the project.

Daroobalgie NSW

Centre of Democracy

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Centre of Democracy

The Centre of Democracy showcases the people and ideas that have shaped democracy in South Australia. Featuring treasures from the state's collections and the latest in digital technology, the gallery challenges visitors to think again about people and power. One of the newest attractions on Adelaide's North Terrace cultural precinct, the Centre of Democracy is becoming the hub for a vibrant program of education and public programs that will engage and inform visitors about the ideas behind democracy and political participation.

Adelaide SA

Centre of Queensland Monument

Landmarks and Buildings

Centre of Queensland Monument

Muttaburra has the distinction of being the town closest to the geographic Centre of Queensland. A new monument has been constructed to mark the location. The monument is located in Nev Bullen Drive. The location of the geographic centre of Queensland is 22ᵒ 29' 13" South 144ᵒ 25' 54" East

Muttaburra QLD

Centre Trail — Image credit: Photo: Andy Richards/NSW Government

Natural Attractions

Centre Trail

A rewarding ride through heathland leading to a fascinating site of Aboriginal heritage, Centre trail traverses along a ridge off McCarrs Creek Road near Terrey Hills, in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park. Explore the trail in spring and you’ll be wowed by the dazzling display of wildflowers such as the red boronia and fuchsia heath. Their floral aroma mingles with the scent of eucalypt to create a heady perfume. As you ride along the ridge line, be sure to take in the scenic views over several waterways, including Coal and Candle Creek and Akuna Bay. Climbing a small knoll, you’ll find a rock escarpment and tessellated pavements revealing faint engravings of footprints etched into the sandstone. As you ponder their significance, whisper an acknowledgement to the Aboriginal people of this country, before retracing your steps.

Akuna Bay NSW

Centred Earth by Sam Anderson — Image credit: Suzannah Jones AUH

Landmarks and Buildings

Centred Earth

As you wander along the track of the Dungog Common, a striking, wheel-like structure stands boldly atop the hill, commanding attention. Approaching closer, it evokes the sense of a stargate to another world. This sculpture, crafted from recycled steel and mild steel plate by Sam Anderson, was acquired by Dungog Common Recreation Reserve and Dungog Regional Tourism Inc. in 2023. Sculpture on the Farm is an arts event that fosters connections between sculptors, the Dungog community, and the broader public. Artist Statement: Centred Earth is based around the connection of people to the sun, earth, themselves and each other. The sculpture emanates peace and harmony, spreading joy during these current changing times. Based in Northeast Victoria, Sam Anderson has been sculpting since 2007, exhibiting across NSW and Victoria. His creations range from impressive 8-meter whale sharks that illuminate at night to intricate, delicate seed pods crafted from recycled pipes and antique wagon rims. Sam often incorporates the inherent shapes found in these recycled materials as the foundation of his work. Over the years, his portfolio has grown into a diverse collection of animal and abstract sculptures, now showcased at his sculpture park on his property in Londrigan, near Wangaratta. Sam's accolades include the Lake Lights Illumination Award (2019), Sculpture Bermagui Award (2019), and First Place at Sculptures at Killalea (2012), alongside numerous People’s Choice Awards.

Dungog NSW

CentrePoint Sport and Leisure

Sports and Recreation Facilities

CentrePoint Sport and Leisure

Have a dip in one of the three indoor, heated pools, play on the kids' waterslide, step out on the treadmills, cycle on the bikes, have a row or lift some weights in the gymnasium. Or simply come and talk to one of the qualified personal trainers today and have them design a program to cater to your needs and fitness goals. CentrePoint also offers a full group fitness timetable with a range of different classes, together with the Austswim accredited swim school which operates all year round. The swim school includes classes for Mums and Bubs through to Adults as well as squad training.

Blayney NSW

Ceramic Break Sculpture Park

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Ceramic Break Sculpture Park

Ceramic Break is a sculpture park located on a pastoral property in northern New South Wales, 15 kilometres from the town of Warialda on the Bingara Road or 25 kilometres from the town of Bingara on the Warialda Road. Ceramic Break has three stylish galleries with sculptures and artwork, often featuring exhibitions of local artists. Meet the life-size Allosaur and his friends. An intriguing and unique place with something for everyone, including walking trails, gift shop and the unique "Ceramic Break' artwork.

Warialda NSW

Our team of qualified horticulturalists are on hand to help gardeners of all levels. — Image credit: CERES

Shopping and Markets

CERES Nursery

A must-visit for plant lovers, CERES Nursery specialises in edible and native plants. Their team of horticulturalists and volunteers propagate certified organic seedlings, including rare and heirloom varieties you won't find anywhere else - like more than 25 types of heirloom tomatoes. Alongside a lush range of indoor plants, from monsteras to fiddle-leaf figs, you'll find beautiful handmade goods from local makers and artists. Think pottery, products made with plants, garden accessories and thoughtful gifts that showcase the creativity of the local area. Their extensive bookstore covers permaculture, garden design, Indigenous knowledge, cooking and children's titles. The friendly staff are always on hand with expert, practical advice for gardeners of all levels. Set in the heart of CERES' vibrant park, farms and gardens, it's the perfect place to spend the day: enjoy lunch at the café, explore the grounds or let the kids play on the famous Terra Wonder adventure playground.

Brunswick East VIC

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