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Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa — Image credit: Arisoo Spa

Spas and Retreats

Arisoo Korean Bathhouse and Spa

Feel invigorated, exfoliated and reborn at Arisoo Day Spa, a traditional, women's-only Korean bathhouse with locations in Chatswood and Paddington. Here you can opt to bathe nude, though it's not compulsory, and every visit entitles guests to a traditional Korean body scrub, a body wash and shampoo, as well as spa entry. Bath-wise, Arisoo offers wet and dry saunas, spas and hot and cold baths. Treatments-wise, there are additional massages and facials that can be added to your experience. Spa-entry-only is also possible.

Paddington NSW

Arkapena 4WD Scenic Adventure

Agritourism

Arkapena 4WD Scenic Adventure

Arkapena Scenic Adventure is a genuine four-wheel drive experience through some of the most spectacular scenery of South Australia’s Flinders Ranges. The Arkapena track follows old mustering and fire trails on the 12,000-hectare Arkapena Station to the south and east of Wilpena Pound. The track begins with gentle slopes of dodonea bushland, arid native pine forest and Redgum creeks, among the foothills of the Chace Range. Here the geological history of the Flinders Ranges unfolds. Ancient sedimentary deposits of sand and silt have solidified and been moulded into the rugged slopes of the surrounding Chace, Wilpena and Elder Ranges. Arkapena Scenic Adventure culminates in the Prelinna Lookout (679 metres) where you are rewarded with spectacular views of the surrounding Flinders Ranges.

Flinders Ranges SA

Arkaroola International Dark Sky Sanctuary — Image credit: South Australian Tourism Commission

Natural Attractions

Arkaroola International Dark Sky Sanctuary

In July 2023 Arkaroola became only the second certified Dark Sky Sanctuary in Australia and the first in South Australia. An International Dark-Sky Sanctuary is a place that has been acknowledged for its exceptionally dark and starry night skies. Different from Dark-Sky Parks or Reserves, Sanctuaries are more remote with exceptional quality of starry nights and nocturnal environment. Being located in the far-northern Flinders Ranges, Arkaroola is fortunate to have a world class atmospheric transparency index and seeing quality due to its arid environment and elevation. Arkaroola's skies are exceptionally dark due to its distance from any towns, with the Wilderness Sanctuary employing a “low light” policy in the evenings. Arkaroola runs three fully equipped astronomical observatories, two located well above the Village area and one conveniently located virtually at its reception area, with all three designed and operated to ensure an unforgettable stargazing experience. In addition to conducting Advanced Ecotourism Accredited Astronomy Tours, each of the observatories are available to professional and amateur astronomers, or to visiting astronomical societies and clubs (conditions apply).

Arkaroola Village SA

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Natural Attractions

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary is located approximately 670 kilometres north of Adelaide and 130 kilometres east of Leigh Creek, in the rugged and spectacular northern Flinders Ranges. This 610 square kilometre multi award-winning Wilderness Sanctuary, operated by the Sprigg family, contains some of Australia's most spectacular mountain views and offers numerous Advanced Ecotourism accredited guided tours. Arkaroola features rugged mountains, towering granite peaks, magnificent gorges and mysterious waterholes, the home to over 160 species of birds and the shy and endangered Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby. Arkaroola is a mecca for bushwalkers and four-wheel drivers. The spectacular Advanced Ecotourism accredited rugged four-wheel drive Ridgetop Tour is world famous; journey to the depths of ancient seabeds and across razorback ridges and peaks of the Flinders Ranges most rugged mountains to the magnificent climax at Sillers Lookout. Being the first Flinders Ranges tourist organisation to achieve the coveted Advanced Ecotourism accreditation, Arkaroola is truly unique.

Arkaroola SA

Arkona Silo Art — Image credit: Hindmarsh Shire Council

Landmarks and Buildings

Arkona Silo Art

Ten kilometres north of Dimboola on the Dimboola-Rainbow Road lies the stunning silo art featuring Arkona local, Roley Klinge. It also highlights the importance of country tennis to these small communities, a major social event through the summer months. World renowned mural artist Smug faced the challenge of painting a silo sized photorealistic mural without being able to meet and photograph the subject. Unfortunately Roley had passed in 1991. To overcome this, Smug came up with an ingenious and original concept, not painting the body at all. Not physically painting the body makes this a unique mural that can appeal to all walks of life to interact with the playful tone of the artwork. This approach also puts the focus back onto country tennis, as important as football and other sports to regional communities. Although he did manage to sneak in a small portrait, plus cleverly incorporating "Roley" into a gold watch, something as iconic as Roley's terry-towelling hat and glasses.

Dimboola VIC

Arltunga Historical Reserve — Image credit: Tourism NT

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Arltunga Historical Reserve

Located 110km east of Alice Springs in the East MacDonnell Ranges, the historic town of Arltunga was officially Central Australia’s first town and once supported up to 3,000 people. Arltunga was born out of a gold rush in 1887, when alluvial gold was discovered in a dry creek bed. Fortune seekers had to travel 600km from the Oodnadatta railhead, often on foot, to seek their fortune in a harsh environment. At the time, Alice Springs consisted of just the Overland Telegraph Station, and was little more than an outpost that had expanded as it became the supply base of Arltunga. Mining activity continued in the area for 30 years. Today you can relive the heyday of Arltunga at the Historical Reserve, where the remains of mines, old miner’s camps and stone buildings (some of which have been restored), are preserved for the public to explore. Drivers are advised the road to Arltunga includes 33km of gravel road. The fossicking area is located outside the reserve, however you can pan for gold in the visitor centre’s courtyard display. The Visitor Centre provides visitors with a detailed understanding of the Reserve’s past.

Hale NT

Armadale Reptile Centre

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Armadale Reptile Centre

The Armadale Reptile Centre houses a large variety of native reptiles, mainly south-west and north-west species including skinks, monitors, snakes, dragons and other Australian birds and marsupials. The main aim of the centre is to enable people to see native wildlife in natural surroundings and to help them be able to identify animals, particularly venomous or non-venomous snakes that they may encounter in the bush or possibly in their homes or backyards. The centre provides a wonderful opportunity for you to observe reptiles, see what they look like, and how they behave, and learn about their habits and habitats. The large enclosures enable you to see these creatures in their natural settings. Experience a walk through the skink enclosure where you can experience close viewing of the animals. There is also a small souvenir outlet with Australian-made products and photographic sessions with a python are available throughout the day, weather permitting. The Armadale Reptile Centre is located on the South Western Highway, just three kilometres from Armadale and a 45-minute drive from Perth. Please visit their website for more information.

Wungong WA

Armands Beach Bermagui

Natural Attractions

Armands Beach

If swimming and sunbathing in the nude is your preference, Armands Beach is the only clothes-optional beach on the Sapphire Coast. It was declared a legally clothes optional by Bega Valley Shire Council in November 1993. From Bermagui, drive south 9.5 kilometres along the Tathra-Bermagui Road to Barragga Bay and turn left into Kullaroo Road. Proceed along the sealed road to the Armands Beach sign and take the walking track to the beach. Armands Beach was named after a man of French origin, Armand Lemmeric, who owned a farm behind Armands Bay and regularly swam nude at the beach. In the 1930s nude cricket matches were held at the beach. Armands Beach is not patrolled and there are no toilets or facilities. Bring all you need and take away all you bring. Clothes option is limited to the extent of the sands of the beach. The Armands Beach Leisure Group hosts seasonal events, please visit their website for more information.

Bermagui NSW

Entry door to ACCKP

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place

The Armidale and Regional Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place (ACCKP) is a must-see destination for locals and travellers alike. With two first class gallery spaces featuring works from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from across the region, ACCKP is proud to support and represent the represent the Anaiwan, Kamilaroi, Dunghutti, Ngarabal, Bigambul, Banbai, and Gumbaynggirr nations. Through engaging tours, workshops and community programs ACCKP is committed to creating a safe space to learn from, engage with, and celebrate the diverse voices and experiences of the region's Aboriginal peoples. ACCKP is a gathering place for the region's Aboriginal community and a welcoming destination for all those seeking to deepen their understanding and appreciation of the world's oldest living cultures. ACCKP can also cater for school groups, conferences and other group functions through educational programs and workshops, art workshops and tours, didgeridoo making workshops and more. Located in Armidale, ACCKP is has parking available and is disability accessible.

Armidale NSW

Front entrance — Image credit: David Doyle

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place

The Armidale and Region Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place showcase a diverse range of Australian Indigenous arts and culture. Visitors can view articles of interest from New England and exhibits from regional NSW. Touring exhibitions from major galleries and museums are also a feature of their program. Traditional Aboriginal paintings are for sale all year round and the well-stocked gift shop offers Aboriginal artefacts and gifts. The centre also offers cultural tours and runs a wide range of Aboriginal cultural activities in its workshops. While entry to the centre is free, cultural tours and Aboriginal cultural activities do attract a cost. Bookings are essential and minimum numbers apply for these activities. For more information please contact the Centre.

Armidale NSW

Andrea Gledhill - Two Chairs — Image credit: Andrea Gledhill

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale Art Gallery

Armidale Art Gallery is a regional community art gallery. The Armidale Art Gallery offers a unique platform for both established and emerging local artists to showcase their work in one of Armidale’s most prominent locations. You can find out more about some of their artists in their Artists Profiles. Committed to fostering and supporting creativity within the New England regional arts community, the Gallery hosts a diverse range of exhibitions featuring original paintings, drawings, photography, prints, textiles, sculpture, ceramics, and jewellery. The Gallery also serves as a welcoming and relaxed venue for workshops, small group activities, and events. Conveniently located in the heart of Armidale’s shopping precinct on Beardy Street, it is easily accessible to visitors. The Armidale Art Gallery is managed by the New England Art Society Inc. (NEAS), a not-for-profit community organisation dedicated to nurturing creativity in the New England arts scene. NEAS organises key events such as the annual Armidale Art Prize, the Judy Wilford Miniature Art Exhibition, and the Summer Show – a members-only exhibition held across December and January of each year. Each month, the gallery curates individual and/or group exhibitions along with a rotating display of works from their members which can be seen in their Online Gallery under the categories of Paintings; Photography; Works on Paper; and Craft Arts and Sculptures.

Armidale NSW

Armidale Folk Museum — Image credit: Armidale Regional Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale Folk Museum

**Armidale Folk Museum (located on the corner of Faulkner and Rusden Street Armidale) is temporarily closed as it is receiving some much needed renovations.** Tracing its origins back to 1933, Armidale Folk Museum is housed in the magnificent 1863 Armidale Literary Institute and documents the history of the city. A wide range of exhibits shows everyday life and work in the past, and the citizens' solemn sacrifice in times of war. Permanent displays provide a glimpse into how the region was settled in the 1840s and its development into a thriving agricultural area and provider of education. A changing program of diverse exhibitions and events tells the stories significant to the local community. The Armidale Folk Museum began in 1933 and was established to house the valuable collection of gems and minerals donated by Mr Alfred Pike. The museum, with its displays of technological and natural history, was seen as an important addition to the city's facilities for learning. The Second World War saw the museum closed and its building used for more pressing purposes. In October 1958, the museum was officially reopened, largely through the personal enthusiasm of the late Eric Dunlop (1910-1974), Senior Lecturer in History and Social Science at the Armidale Teachers' College. Since then, the collection has grown to over 10,000 objects, mainly due to the generosity of New England residents.

Armidale NSW

Armidale Post Office — Image credit: Armidale Tourism

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale Heritage Tours

The Guided Heritage Tour is a two-and-a-half to three-hour taster of Armidale. You will be taken on a historical journey through Armidale with a lively and personal commentary from one of the tour guides. There are three opportunities to alight from the bus - at the New England Regional Art Museum, Aboriginal Cultural Centre, and the University of New England's historic Booloominbah Homestead. In between these stops, as you drive slowly past, you will be given the descriptions and history of many of the old and beautiful buildings that grace the City of Armidale. Some of the buildings that you will see include cathedrals and churches, private and public schools, historic hotels and public buildings, monuments and memorials. These buildings are all within viewing distance of the bus and your guide will tell you their entertaining and interesting stories. Bookings are recommended, the tour operates on donations. Not suitable for children under four. Contact the Visitor Information Centre to make a booking.

Armidale NSW

Armidale Bicentennial Railway Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armidale Railway Museum

Armidale Bicentennial Railway Museum is located in the former railway tea rooms and was founded by local railway maintenance staff. It has been operated by council since 1993. The railway age in Armidale began in the early 1880s and profoundly transformed local social and economic life. At its peak the railway was the largest single employer in the district. Armidale was an important railway centre located on the main line from Sydney to Brisbane with a locomotive depot and facilities for handling all kinds of goods and livestock. This museum commemorates the role and work of generations of generations of local people who worked for the railways.

Armidale NSW

The Armidale Teachers College — Image credit: The Armidale Teachers College

Entertainment Venues

Armidale Teachers College

Built from 1928 – 1930, the heritage-listed Armidale Teachers’ College is an impressive building surrounded by formal gardens high on a hill overlooking the city of Armidale. The College was built to train school teachers for country service and played an important part in the establishment of the University of New England. The building has social and cultural significance to many thousands of teaching, nursing, and other adult education students who graduated from the College, as well as the many academic and administrative staff who have worked there since 1929. Many of the building’s heritage features remain intact, featuring Australian timbers, terrazzo stairs and parquetry floors, and a commanding foyer and staircase leading to the first-floor auditorium.

Armidale NSW

Armory Gallery — Image credit: Sydney Olympic Park Authority

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Armory Gallery

Part of the Newington Armory site, the Armory Gallery is housed in Building 18, near the Parramatta River, and is one of the largest armament storehouses constructed prior to World War Two. It now houses a flexible exhibition space that can accommodate 500 visitors at one time. This extraordinary heritage building has the longest uninterrupted wall space of any gallery in Australia.

Sydney Olympic Park NSW

Windmill next to museum — Image credit: NDHS

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Arms of Australia Inn Museum

Arms of Australia Inn Museum is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Penrith region and a significant reminder of the area's early colonial history. Originally established as a roadside inn for travellers journeying west over the Blue Mountains, the restored building is now home to the Nepean District Historical Society and serves as a museum dedicated to preserving the stories of the Nepean region. Explore a fascinating collection of local artefacts, photographs and memorabilia that showcase the everyday lives of past generations. Interactive displays include gramophones, hand-cranked telephones, sewing machines, adding machines, agricultural equipment and blacksmithing tools, providing visitors with a hands-on glimpse into the past. The museum also offers guided tours, school excursions and group visits, making it an engaging experience for history enthusiasts of all ages. Visitors can discover the people, places and events that helped shape the Penrith and Nepean districts while experiencing one of the region's most treasured heritage sites.

Emu Plains NSW

Armstrong Beach

Natural Attractions

Armstrong Beach

Armstrong Beach is south of Mackay drive from the township of Sarina. From Sarina, head south along the Bruce Highway and turn left onto Armstrong Beach Road, signposted from the highway. Armstrong Beach is renowned for its fishing and prawning, both of which are best attempted from the beach. A Four Wheel Drive is required to launch a boat from the beach. There is a small community at Armstrong Beach, and accommodation is available at the local caravan park. From Armstrong Beach head to Freshwater Point, which is where Captain Cook first landed in 1770 looking for freshwater, hence its name. Armstrong Beach facilities include a picnic area.

Armstrong Beach QLD

Merredin Army General Hospital Site — Image credit: Australia's Golden Outback

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Army General Hospital Site

The foundations of a once-active hospital are all that remain at the Merredin Army Hospital Site. Wander over the concrete base and imagine the scene with army medics racing around to help injured soldiers during World War II. The hospital was situated in Gaza Ridge near Tobruck and was relocated here in 1942. Read about the hospital's history and the significant role it played in the war, and discover why it was relocated to Merredin. Then take a walk to the Military Museum in the town centre to view various fascinating artefacts and memorabilia. The museum is now home to the hospital relics. Merredin is the largest regional town in the Central Eastern Wheatbelt and is a three-hour drive east of Perth. It is home to many charming historic buildings including the town hall and Cummins Theatre. Enjoy a 75-minute walk along the Merredin Peak Heritage Trail for magnificent views of the countryside and townsite.

Merredin WA

Army Museum of Western Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Army Museum of Western Australia

The Army Museum of Western Australia provides visitors with an opportunity to explore an extensive collection of army history. Housed in the impressive turn of the century Artillery Barracks in Fremantle, you should allow at least a couple of hours to see the museum. The Army display focuses on the armed forces role in the great wars of history including World War I and II, Vietnam War, the Korean War and later peacekeeping and Middle Eastern war theatres. It also looks more specifically at Western Australian soldiers and their involvement in each war. View the numerous displays of photographs, documentation, uniforms, weapons and vehicles, which together form the second largest collection of its kind in Australia. Admire the three Victoria Crosses which were awarded to Western Australian soldiers along with other military medals of significance. The Barracks are also worth investigating. Built in the early 1900s, they played a significant role during World War II when Fremantle was home to the largest submarine fleet in the Southern Hemisphere. The museum has an extensive schedule of school group tours and always welcome groups from clubs and similar organizations. Refer to the website for details of tour bookings. Come Hear Our Stories

Fremantle WA

Boardwalk 1 — Image credit: District Council of Cleve

National Parks and Reserves

Arno Bay Boardwalk

Taking a walk, run or bike ride on our newly built boardwalk will give you an amazing view that overlooks the beautiful coastline that surrounds Arno Bay. The track is 1.2km long starting at the boat ramp and ends at Turnbulls Beach. The track is wheelchair accessible and dogs are allowed.

Arno Bay SA

Estuary — Image credit: District Council of Cleve

National Parks and Reserves

Arno Bay Estuary Boardwalk

One of South Australia's hidden gems, the Arno Bay Estuary Boardwalk is designed to showcase the diverse and pristine beauty of the Arno Bay Estuary and winds through dense mangroves, mudflats and samphire with grass habitats over small tributaries alongside the main estuary waterway. Taking the left boardwalk (from the carpark) will lead you directly to the beach. The right boardwalk enables a meander through the unique mangroves and mud flats. The award-winning Estuary Boardwalk offers a safe swimming area, recreational fishing, kyaking, wheelchair access, picnic and BBQ facilities, and public toilets.

Arno Bay SA

Around art Gallery/Studio is a circular building surrounded by beautiful gardens — Image credit: Margaret Allen

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Around Art Studio/Gallery

An eclectic collection of art by Margaret Allen. Margaret works with all art mediums, and her versatile approach allows her to cover a variety of styles from the traditional to the abstract. Her works are predominantly the Australian Landscape and Seascapes but also include still life and portraits. The Studio is set in five acres of beautiful gardens. Open by appointment, or when the sign is displayed.

Surf Beach NSW

Around The Bend Dive Site

Natural Attractions

Around The Bend Dive Site

A bend in the reef at Osprey Reef gave this site its name, and it is well worth going Around The Bend at this exciting dive site. Often washed by currents, so generally done as a drift dive, Around The Bend is a plateau at the top of the reef wall with gutters, ridges and bommies to explore in depths to 30 metres. The main feature of the site is a pretty bommie covered in soft corals and gorgonians. A cleaning station, this bommie attracts every fish in the neighbourhood for a daily clean, including passing manta rays. This is the best site to observe graceful manta rays at Osprey Reef, and when getting cleaned they hover over the bommie for minutes at a time, allowing divers to closely inspect them. Around The Bend is also a good site to see reef sharks, pelagic fish and turtles.

Cairns QLD

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