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Apex Park Stratford — Image credit: Wellington Shire Council

National Parks and Reserves

Apex Park Stratford

The Apex Park in Stratford is an award-winning medieval-themed park situated on the banks of the Avon River and features a playground, an all-abilities castle adventure, BMX track, undercover barbeque areas, seating and grassed areas. The kids are sure to have a terrific time here. Facilities include public toilets, car, caravan and RV parking, sheltered area, picnic grounds, seating and a medieval themed playground. Nearby you'll also find the newly constructed Skate Park and Pump Track, which was designed with the assistance of local school children. Acclaimed Gippsland artist Ray Thomas painted a mural on the wall of the new rail bridge in Apex Park. It features the Avon River as its theme, as chosen by Stratford locals. Ray is an award-winning artist with more than three decades of experience. His works are inspired by the stories and designs of his Gunaikurnai people, as well as the Gippsland country they call home. The mural honours the Brayakaulung clan and their connection to the Avon River. It features Gunaikurnai ancestral totems and cultural practices including scarred canoe trees, stone grinding grooves and bush foods.

Stratford VIC

Heritage listed Cable Station Museum housing some of the original cabling and equipment from 1930's

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Apollo Bay Museum

Apollo Bay Museum displays a collection of historical artefacts relating to the history of Apollo Bay and its surrounds. The heritage-listed Cable Station houses three vast rooms of objects and photographs. Features include items from local shipwrecks such as the Casino, Wollamai and Speculant as well as tools, furniture and textiles from as far back as the 19th century. A collection of family histories is also available for viewing. There is also an extensive photographic collection.

Apollo Bay VIC

Appin Skate Park

Parks and Gardens

Appin Skate Park

Appin Skate Park is a hub of activity along Appin Road close to local shops and services. The park features a skate area with a mini bowl, combination and manual pad, slappy kerb quarter, basic ledge, stairs and handrail. It is perfect for skaters in training right through to seasoned experts. Those with training wheels are also welcome to try out the dedicated “learn to ride” bike track. Be sure to pack a picnic and enjoy the free barbeque facilities and picnic area.

Appin NSW

Apple Box Flat picnic area

Natural Attractions

Apple Box Flat picnic area

Apple Box Flat picnic area, in Yanununbeyan State Conservation Area, allows you to enjoy a totally natural environment without having to travel very far from civilisation. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it or stock up at the bakery of a nearby town and roll out the thermos for a break from the highway Apple Box Flat picnic area is situated in an open grassy clearing surrounded by eucalypts such as black sallee, scribbly gum, peppermint, brittle gum and, of course, apple box. In fact, there’s a particularly old and unusually large apple box at the picnic area. Apparently, apple box honey is sensational. From your picnic area, there’s a whole park to explore if you have the time and energy. Queanbeyan River is a short walk through the bush and there are plenty of fire trails to follow. Take along your binoculars for birdwatching and keep an eye out for wildlife along the way.

Captains Flat NSW

Apple Picking At Lenswood — Image credit: Kids In Adelaide

Agritourism

Apple Picking In Lenswood

@Lenswood Pick Your Own is a family-friendly attraction in the Adelaide Hills. The orchard is designed for families with children of all ages, with play areas, sandpits, vintage tractors, and scavenger hunts. Families can pick fresh apples from the trees and enjoy the picnic areas or relax with food and coffee from the Farm Café. The farm offers practical facilities for families, including baby change and family toilets. Visitors can explore the orchard, learn about apple growing, and enjoy hands-on experiences in a safe and welcoming environment. @Lenswood Pick Your Own is focused on creating memorable days out for families and children. Open daily during the autumn months - this is Adelaide's go to yearly family tradition.

Lenswood SA

Appke Tree Park Gold Coast — Image credit: GC Parks

Parks and Gardens

Apple Tree Park

Apple Tree Park is located on the Springbrook range. The park itself is a quiet, sheltered, lovely little park, with an amenities building, barbecues and picnic tables. Most days you will find birdlife such as kookaburras resting on the arms of nearby trees. Just stop and listen to the wildlife and hear the wind whistling through the leaves. Apple Tree Park is the mid-way point for the Gold Coast Hinterland Great Walk, a 54 kilometre trek through the beautiful Springbrook rainforest. However, you don’t have to trek that far to visit Apple Tree Park…you can access the park via Pine Creek Road and there is a walk that connects this park with Woonoongoora Walkers Camp, a 1.9 kilometre trek through often steep terrain and 900 steps where you can still take in the great views and tranquility of the rainforest. Pack your walking shoes, a hat and drink bottle and enjoy! See the birds, hear them chirping, amaze at the beautiful historic trees - this spectacular location is just 25 minutes from Mudgeeraba.

Springbrook QLD

Apple Tree picnic area

Natural Attractions

Apple Tree picnic area

Apple Tree picnic area is only an hour's drive from Sydney and one of the gateways to Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park's many walking trails, waterways and lookouts. Apple Tree picnic area provides an easily accessible spot to park your car and re-energise, before you head off into the park and explore. Bring a picnic and make use of the shaded picnic tables and barbecues. You can start the Berowra track to Apple Tree Bay here. Walk to the intersection of the Mount Ku-ring-gai track to Berowra Station and either walk up the track to Mt Ku-ring-gai station or choose to walk on to Berowra where the track exits at the station. If you have a boat, you can also set sail from Apple Tree picnic area's boat ramp.

Mount Colah NSW

Apsara Day Spa Katoomba Entrance — Image credit: Apsara Day Spa Katoomba

Spas and Retreats

Apsara Day Spa Katoomba

Apsara is a Boutique Spa where you can expect an unhurried, tailor-made spa treatment designed to your needs. Offering dual/couples massages or one-on-one spa treatments. Apsara Day Spa consists of one spa cottage and one accommodation cottage. Services range from aroma therapy, hot stone, pregnancy, scalp, and back neck shoulder massages, as well as wellness packages to advanced facials including microderm and dermafrac, skin serum infusion and skin needling treatments. Apsara also offers Eyelash/brow Tints, brow shaping and facial wax treatments. Sometimes it is necessary to take time out for your own well-being and feel special and refreshed. This is a personal service, and therefore, treatments are one-on-one or dual only. Unwind, take time out, and indulge in a treatment that will leave you feeling revitalised and renewed. Apsara Day Spa Katoomba is conveniently situated close to the Aquatic and Sports Centre, beautiful scenery, and Scenic World. The custom-built Spa Cottage is surrounded by a tranquil private garden. Renew and revive in the Spa Cottages for relaxation and rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit. Apsara Day Spa Katoomba is open from Thursday to Monday by appointment only. Please book directly through their website. Gift vouchers are also directly available through their website, or alternatively, in-house gift vouchers are available directly at their spa.

Katoomba NSW

Apsley Falls picnic area

Natural Attractions

Apsley Falls picnic area

Apsley Falls picnic area is perched on the edge of the Great Escarpment, with impressive views of upper Apsley Gorge. It’s just off the Oxley Highway, making it an ideal pit stop on a road trip. As you pile out of the car, breathe in that clean mountain air and inhale the scent of the eucalypts. Apsley Gorge is spectacular after heavy rains as water cascades over the steep cliffs filling the air with mist. The gorge country is the traditional lands of the Dunghutti people and their history is as dramatic as the rugged landscape around you. Picnic under the snow gums and stringybarks, then if you’re feeling like a walk, there’s Apsley Gorge Rim walking track or the Oxley walking track to chose from. If you want to explore more, you can always stay overnight at the Apsley Falls campground.

Walcha NSW

Apsley Falls, Oxley Wild Rivers National Park — Image credit: Walcha Tourism

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Apsley Falls Soundtrail

Apsley Falls offers some of the most remarkable scenery in Eastern Australia, where untouched wilderness meets undulating farmland. The Apsley Falls Soundtrail is an immersive, audio experience that allows you to discover the local stories and historical, cultural and geographical significance of the area via your smartphone. Using GPS technology, the stories are delivered as you make your way along the trail via an interactive app, suitable for most mobile devices. The original compositions, local voices, and world class production truly bring places and their stories to life. Ensure you download the free Soundtrails app whilst in a good mobile service area. Take a walk along the Apsley gorge rim with scientists, artists, elders and rangers, as you journey beyond the breathtaking views of Apsley Falls and Gorge and into the deeper layers of meaning held in the rocks and waterways.

Walcha NSW

Apsley Gorge Rim Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Gerhard Koetner

Natural Attractions

Apsley Gorge Rim Walking Track

The Apsley Gorge Rim walking track packs a lot of scenic views into one short walk. With waterfalls and rugged ravines, you’ll be spoilt for scenic views of this dramatic falls country in the Northern Tablelands. Perfect for wildlife and birdwatching, look for brush-tailed rock wallabies as you gaze across upper Apsley Gorge. Circling above, you may be lucky and see a wedge-tailed eagle cruising the thermals or even a peregrine falcon nesting on the distant rocky outcrops. Head back for lunch at the Apsley Falls picnic area, before getting back on the road. If you’re in no hurry, you can stay overnight at the Apsley Falls campground.

Walcha NSW

Hot rocks Sauna

Spas and Retreats

Aqua Ignis Bathhouse

A fusion of contemporary architecture, sensory immersion, and ancient wellness traditions, Aqua Ignis is set to redefine relaxation in one of Australia's most beloved destinations. Perched in the heart of Blackheath village, this thoughtfully designed sanctuary offers contrast wellness with a 38 degree 'Onsen' inspired magnesium pool, herbal infused steam room, state of the art hot rock sauna, invigorating cold plunge pools and serene Yin/Yang lounging areas — all wrapped in a striking, design-led space that draws from the textures and tones of the natural Blue Mountains landscape. Latin for water and fire, Aqua Ignis pays homage to the elemental forces behind traditional bathing rituals and also the two present energies of Yin and Yang that move within us all. This is a bold new addition to Australian wellness. Crafted to revitalise, renew and return us to balance, the space offers a tranquil counterpoint to the fast pace of everyday life. Aqua Ignis is built sensitively into an old heritage building and shaped in collaboration with acclaimed designer Siki Im. The offering is a deeply considered, design-forward bathing sanctuary.

Blackheath NSW

Aqua Island Fun Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Aqua Island

Aqua Island Aqua Fun Park in Moama is a popular summer attraction offering an exciting mix of water‑based adventure and family‑friendly fun. Located near the Murray River, the park features a large inflatable obstacle course designed for visitors of all ages, making it an ideal destination for groups, families and thrill‑seekers. Guests can take on high‑energy challenges including the Jungle Joe Tower, giant slides, climbing obstacles and the blast bag launch. Younger visitors can enjoy smaller features such as a mini tower, trampoline and slip‑and‑slide elements, ensuring a safe and memorable experience for all abilities. The park also includes a kiosk serving food and drinks, perfect for a break between sessions. Cabanas are available for hire, offering a private shaded space to relax, recharge or watch the action on the water. Aqua Island is a favourite with locals and visitors, known for its friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere and fun‑filled environment. Open from November to April, the park provides an unforgettable way to cool off, get active and enjoy the sunshine in Moama. For current session times, pricing and seasonal updates, visit the official website.

Moama NSW

Aqua Park Darwin

Amusement and Theme Parks

Aqua Park Darwin

Come on down to Aqua Park at the Darwin Waterfront where you will experience an adventure like no other in the NT. Swim, run, jump, flip, climb, bounce and slide your way through four metre high floating inflatable obstacles that will leave you laughing and wanting to come back for more.

Darwin City NT

Join our new wave of wellness. Floating Pilates on the water. — Image credit: Copyright of Aqua Sculpt

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Aqua Sculpt Floating Pilates - Gold Coast

Aqua Sculpt at the JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa, Surfers Paradise offers a unique one-of-a-kind wellness experience, combining the strength and flow of Pilates with the serenity of floating on water. Using purpose designed floating boards in their stunning lagoon pool, participants are guided through movement that challenges balance, tones muscle, and calms the mind, all while immersed in nature. Aqua Sculpt delivers a workout and a restorative escape. Every session tones the body while offering space to reset mentally, blending exercise with mindfulness in a way that traditional studio sessions cannot. Designed for beginners, it is a welcoming experience for anyone seeking something innovative, restorative, and memorable during their time in the Gold Coast. Conveniently located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this hotel pool provides a stunning backdrop of waterfalls and sand surrounding their award winning lagoon pool. Held in shallow, calm waters, boards are anchored using weights making them safe and accessible. Founded in Australia and now expanding globally, visitors are invited to discover why this experience is fast becoming one of the Australia's most talked-about wellness attractions. Open to both the public and hotel guests. Bookings are essential as limited spots. Over 18 years only. https://www.aquasculpt.au/goldcoast Free Onsite Parking available Just bring your activewear or swimmers and you're ready to go!

Surfers Paradise QLD

Join our new wave of wellness. Floating Pilates on the water. — Image credit: Copyright of Aqua Sculpt

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Aqua Sculpt Floating Pilates - Sydney

Aqua Sculpt at Bellamy Beach in Rose Bay, Sydney offers a unique one-of-a-kind wellness experience, combining the strength and flow of Pilates with the serenity of floating on water. Using purpose designed floating boards in the calm shallows of Sydney Harbour, participants are guided through movement that challenges balance, tones muscle, and calms the mind, all while immersed in nature. Aqua Sculpt delivers a workout and a restorative escape. Every session tones the body while offering space to reset mentally, blending exercise with mindfulness in a way that traditional studio sessions cannot. Designed for beginners, it is a welcoming experience for anyone seeking something innovative, restorative, and memorable during their time in Sydney. Located just 15 minutes from Sydney CBD, Bellamy Beach provides a spectacular backdrop of harbour views, with nearby attractions such as Watsons Bay and Bondi Beach easily accessible for a full day of sightseeing. Held in shallow, calm waters, boards are anchored using weights making them safe and accessible. Founded in Australia and now expanding globally, Aqua Sculpt has been featured in luxury hotels and international wellness destinations, making Sydney the perfect flagship. Visitors are invited to discover why this experience is fast becoming one of the city's most talked-about wellness attractions. Just bring your activewear or swimmers and you're ready to go!

Rose Bay NSW

AQUA Day Spa Aqua Therapy Area

Spas and Retreats

Aqua Spa

Discover a sanctuary where restoration is practiced with quiet precision and intuitive touch. Slip into plush robes. Sip the house-blended signature tea. Feel the world recede. What follows is transformative: massages that release deep-held tension, facials that restore luminosity, body therapies that elevate the everyday into ritual. Each element is purposeful. The steam room opens and warms. The mineral-rich aqua therapy pool prepares the body to fully unwind. This is more than pampering. It's an invitation to pause and be held in expert hands as you exhale and surrender to the peace of slow serenity.

Noosa Heads QLD

Aqua Vitae Day Spa Port Macquarie - Hydrotherapy Spas — Image credit: Aqua Vitae Day Spa

Spas and Retreats

Aqua Vitae Day Spa

Aqua Vitae Day Spa is an exclusive oasis of serenity devoted to pure pampering. Located in Port Macquarie at the top of Gordon Street in the Five Star Complex, the modest facade opens into an Aladdin's cave of relaxation and indulgence. Aqua Vitae Day Spa is available for a wide range of pampering, from full-day to 90-minute pamper packages, massage, facials, body treatments, beauty therapy, waxing and maintenance. With the subtle aroma of therapeutic scents and soothing relaxation music, you will breathe a sigh of relief just by walking in the door. Once inside, you will then be welcomed into the relaxing lounge area by your highly trained spa therapist to settle in with some complimentary refreshments before your pampering begins. The long list of pamper packages to choose from includes names like "Paradise" and "Utopia", the names alone sound indulgent, however the pampering is pure luxury indeed.

Port Macquarie NSW

Aqua Warrior Redcliffe

Amusement and Theme Parks

Aqua Warrior Redcliffe

Dive into adventure at Aqua Warrior, Moreton Bay's inflatable water park set on the beautiful Pelican Park foreshore in Clontarf. With giant slides, climbing walls, and fun obstacles floating right on the bay, it's the ultimate spot for families, friends, schools, and groups looking for a day of laughs, splashes, and excitement. Safe, supervised, and surrounded by stunning views, Aqua Warrior is the perfect mix of fun and fitness on the water.

Clontarf QLD

The Bondi Beach Gallery — Image credit: Aquabumps

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Aquabumps

Aquabumps is the Bondi Beach photography gallery, housing the work of Eugene Tan or "Uge" as he is commonly known. Uge has been taking photos in Bondi and around almost every morning since 1999 from the ground and via helicopter. Uge's Bondi Beach gallery is a must-see for any tourist visiting Bondi as it showcases a unique perspective on beach life in Sydney and around the world.

Bondi Beach NSW

Aquaculture Gladstone

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Aquaculture Gladstone

Based at Lookout One at Lake Awoonga, Aquaculture Gladstone is a multi-species fish hatchery offering a unique visitor attraction whilst also supporting recreational fishing across Central Queensland. Open to the public, the facility offers visitors the opportunity to learn about the production of Barramundi, Mangrove Jack and Sea Mullet which are produced at the hatchery. Explore the interpretive display which includes live native and pest species along with the centre piece broodstock display housing the rare Golden and White Barramundi. Also learn about other native Lake Awoonga features including Whiptail Wallabies, Yellow-bellied Gliders and Grey-headed Flying Foxes. For those seeking a more in-depth experience, guided tours can be booked to provide an insight into hatchery operations, fish production techniques and the important work undertaken to support Lake Awoonga's renowned freshwater fishery. Don't miss the daily fish feeding presentation. Opening and feeding times may vary so please check their Instagram for the most up-to-date information.

Benaraby QLD

Location is amazing

Amusement and Theme Parks

Aquafun Avoca Lake

Discover the ultimate outdoor adventure at Aquafun Avoca Lake, a top Central Coast attraction you simply can't miss! Dive into an array of water activities with our vast selection of pedalboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards available for hire. Nestled on the scenic shores of Avoca Lake, this expansive coastal lagoon boasts an enchanting island, numerous bays, and captivating wetlands waiting to be explored. Unwind in the picturesque park setting, complete with shady picnic spots and barbecue areas, perfect for a leisurely day out. Just a short 100-metre stroll from the vibrant Avoca Beach shops and cafes, you'll also find a children's playground, an oval, and the stunning surf beach. Make unforgettable memories at Aquafun Avoca Lake, where adventure and relaxation seamlessly blend. Aquafun is a great Central Coast activity suitable for the whole family.

Avoca Beach NSW

Fun in the Pool — Image credit: Aqualification & Fitness

Amusement and Theme Parks

Aqualification & Fitness: 42nd Battalion Memorial Pool and Waterslides

Situated at the 42nd Battalion Memorial Pool, Aqualification and fitness have waterslides and mini golf. An excellent spot for a day or hire the venue for an event. There is a 50m pool, wading pool and play area. The venue also boasts three 10-metre waterslides and an 18-hole themed mini golf course. The pools and waterslide have fully trained lifeguards on duty to ensure that your fun times are also safe. Kiosk serves hot food as well as ice-creams, snacks and cold drinks. Platters are available for any party you may be hosting. Please pre-order your platters.

Frenchville QLD

AquaPulse — Image credit: Wyndham City Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

AquaPulse

AquaPulse is a huge indoor aquatic and leisure centre with an aquatic playground, shallow pools, lap pools, a rehabilitation pool, spa, sauna, fitness centre and two gigantic water slides. The main drawcard for families is the aquatic playground, which is the perfect play area for younger children, with slides, water cannons and a giant tipping bucket. Older kids (125 cm and over) and those that are young at heart will love the water slides. Even in winter you can stay all day, the centre is heated to the perfect temperature for splashing about. If you are visiting the region, casual passes are also available for lap swimming and the fitness centre. AquaPulse is centrally located just 30-minutes from Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Airport and Avalon Airport. There is ample parking or if arriving by public transport the transport hub at Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre is only a five-minute walk away.

Hoppers Crossing VIC

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