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Arrawarra Beach — Image credit: Coffs Coast

Natural Attractions

Arrawarra Beach

Arrawarra beach north of Coffs Harbour is a great beach for fishing, surfing, and swimming – it’s all here waiting for you to enjoy. Swimmers and surfers will love this beach, and it’s renowned for its fantastic point break so if you’ve brought your surfboard, give it a go. Fisherman can try their luck casting off from the beach. Patrolled from 27 December to 26 January, see full details on City of Coffs Harbour website. If you feel like a little walk, take off for a rockpool ramble and look for ancient Aboriginal fish traps and sea creatures or walk over to Mullawarra Beach. You’ll also find a picnic area nestled in a tree-lined park.

Arrawarra Headland NSW

Arrawarra Headland — Image credit: Photo: Rob Cleary

Natural Attractions

Arrawarra Headland

Soak up views of Solitary Islands Marine Park from Arrawarra Headland and Beach near Coffs Harbour. Fishing, surfing, swimming – it’s all here waiting for you to enjoy. A landscape photographer’s dream, Arrawarra Headland and offers incredible views over Solitary Islands Marine Park. Swimmers and surfers will also love this beach, and it’s renowned for its fantastic point break so if you’ve brought your surfboard, give it a go. Fisherman can try their luck casting off from the beach. If you feel like a little walk, take off for a rockpool ramble, look for ancient Aboriginal fish traps and sea creatures or walk over to Mullawarra Beach. You’ll also find a picnic area nestled in a tree-lined park.

Arrawarra Headland NSW

Arrawarra-Corindi Beach

Natural Attractions

Arrawarra-Corindi Beach

Arrawarra-Corindi Beach is one of the Coffs Coast's most beautiful beaches. The southern end, on Arrawarra Headland Road, provides access to Arrawarra Headland Reserve. The reserve boasts facilities including picnic tables, toilets, a beach shower, and a gravel boat ramp. The northern end (accessible via Beach Road) of Corindi Beach has a local shop, tennis courts, and a caravan park. The caravan park has picnic shelters, barbecue facilities, a playground area, toilet amenities, and beach showers. Corindi Beach is a great area for surfing, swimming, and snorkelling enthusiasts. There are also great rock pools for the little ones. The beach is patrolled for the summer school holidays. Corindi Beach and Pipeclay Beach are leash-free areas for your pooch. Be sure to visit Arrawarra-Corindi Beach during your next trip!

Arrawarra NSW

Statis by Karly Michelle Edgar in the window of Art & Alchemy Gallery & Studio — Image credit: Karly Michelle Edgar

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art and Alchemy Gallery and Studio

Nestled in the Dandenong Ranges opposite the Silvan Dam Lookout and along the Ngurrak Barring Art Trail, Art and Alchemy Gallery and Studio is a boutique creative destination dedicated to celebrating Australian art and nurturing artistic exploration. They showcase a curated selection of artists working across a variety of mediums perfect for gifts, home, or business. Their studio offers high-quality, small-group art classes designed to encourage experimentation, confidence, and creative joy. Alongside their exhibitions and workshops, they have a small art materials shop, books and other creative activities.

Kalorama VIC

Art and Wine Co Byron Bay

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Art and Wine Co Byron Bay

Art and Wine Co Byron Bays premier art and wine experience. Located in the heart of Byron Bay, embrace your creative spirit, and enjoy a sensory experience of Art, Wine and Music. The local artists curate Kids Creative Arts Classes and Adults Painting, Ceramics, Collage and Illustration Classes. BYO wine and food.

Byron Bay NSW

Main Gallery — Image credit: ART ARK

Galleries, Museums and Collections

ART ARK - Ethical Aboriginal Art

ART ARK HQ, housed on the top floor of an old sawtooth building, shares an impressive collection of Aboriginal Art and educational resources with a clear and transparent focus on ethical trading. Working exclusively with community-run, not-for-profit Aboriginal Art centres, ART ARK shares its passion for Aboriginal Art with visitors.

Launceston TAS

Art by Anders — Image credit: Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art by Anders

Art by Anders is the carefully curated gallery of renowned Queanbeyan artist Anders Mykkeltvedt. Specialising in sketches and acrylic art of live music performances, Anders' work is vibrant and compelling, capturing the camaraderie and excitement of musicians at work. In addition to being a gallery space, the building is also home to a treasure trove of mid-century modern homewares and clothing. From colour glass to small furniture pieces, lamps and retro kitchenalia, visitors to Art by Anders can spend hours browsing the extensive collection of vintage wares. Conscious of the social responsibility to recycle and repurpose the goods of yesteryear, owners Anders and Helen offer a range of pre-loved pieces, many in original condition. Reminisce over days gone by and provide a glimpse of days gone by to your children.

Queanbeyan NSW

Located in the main street in an heritage building with sea views — Image credit: Fleur Peters

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art by Design Kangaroo Island

A collaboration with island makers you’ll find unique lovingly curated beautiful and fascinating hand made creations in all price points. Kangaroo Island's newest little art space houses talented local artists Fred Peters silver, By Blu, Kangaroo Island Tidal Treasures and also brims with intriguing offerings from long term curator Fleur Peters. This re-imagined gallery offers a constantly changing collection including sea glass creations, painting, sculpture, art jewellery, limited edition prints and glass work. Outstanding personal service is provided by collaborators Fleur Peters - an established gallerista with extensive knowledge of the artists, techniques and investment value - alongside artists Patti Blucher and Jane Anders. Local silversmith Fred Peters runs jewellery making workshops from his home studio twice a year. The sublime and natural landscapes of Kangaroo Island inspire creativity and nurtures the artistic soul. A visit to this centrally located little art space never disappoints and offers the visitor a one-stop shop to see unique artworks and quality crafts.

Kingscote SA

Original painting by Maureen Hudson Nampijinpa — Image credit: Art by Farquhar

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Art by Farquhar

Art by Farquhar is a family run Indigenous Art Gallery which houses an incredible range of Indigenous artwork in both original paintings and an exclusive range of reproduction prints. Art by Farquhar is thrilled to work directly with some of Australia's most highly respected Indigenous artists. As a member of the AAAA, we strive to ensure fair pay, authentic art, and transparency. They are the largest privately owned Indigenous Art Gallery in Adelaide and generally stock in excess of 1,600 original paintings.

Adelaide SA

Art Cafe in Springett's Arcade, Bowral — Image credit: Corinne Dany

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Art Cafe Australia

A unique space designed for art lovers of all skill levels. A playful escape from the daily grind, the Art Café offers an environment where visitors can relax, zone out, and immerse themselves in a variety of art experiences. At this one-of-a-kind venue, the traditional café concept is reimagined. Instead of ordering food, patrons select from a menu of creative activities. Every session is fully equipped with all the tools and materials needed to spark their creativity—and when they're finished, the team takes care of the clean-up. With options ranging from charcoal and pastels to watercolor, clay, and collage, the café provides an accessible and enjoyable way to experiment with different mediums. All activities are self-guided, allowing each guest to create freely. Those who prefer to bring their own projects can purchase studio time for two hours of dedicated creativity.

Bowral NSW

Art Clique Gallery with Lyne Marshall artworks — Image credit: Lyne Marshall

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Clique Gallery and Studio

Open by arrangement, ArtClique is the purpose built studio and gallery of artist Lyne Marshall. Located on a garden acre in Bribie Pines Estate, Ningi, the gallery offers the visitor an opportunity to explore art created in an environment that has inspired many artists. Also the author of four beautiful books on the creative process, Lyne has a large selection of her paintings, and sculpture on display. Her work is experimental, and abstracted, seeking to capture the spiritual elements, the stories and the hidden mysteries of the natural landscape.

Ningi QLD

Cathedral Square Lawn — Image credit: City of Perth

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Collective WA

Immerse yourself in regional creativity at Art Collective WA, a premier artist-run gallery nestled in Perth's Cathedral Square. Established in 2013, this unique, not-for-profit organisation champions long-term career artists who have lived and worked in Western Australia for many years. Operating with a collaborative group approach, the collective provides critical career infrastructure, presenting members and invited guests through a dynamically rotating annual program. Beyond its physical concrete-and-glass gallery floor, Art Collective WA extends its reach globally by showcasing local talent at major international art fairs, including Art Stage Singapore and Sydney Contemporary, alongside strategic regional partnerships with the Holmes à Court Gallery, Geraldton, and Bunbury Regional Art Galleries. The gallery also drives the preservation of regional art history. Through its celebrated Collective Conversations podcast series and the publication of substantial artist monographs, it successfully projects Western Australian visual art into a global contemporary context. The Collective Conversations and Book Club are a deliberate contribution to the art history of Western Australia. Artist interviews are recorded for posterity and made available as podcasts and substantial artist monographs are published. Both these initiatives firmly place the artists and their work in the global visual art context.

Perth WA

Art Gallery of Ballarat's Backspace Gallery — Image credit: Art Gallery of Ballarat

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

The Art Gallery of Ballarat is Australia's oldest and most engaging regional gallery. It is currently closed for building upgrades. It's anticipated that the works will be completed in mid-2027. You can still get your art fix at the Art Gallery of Ballarat's Backspace Gallery on Mair Street. This permanent space hosts exhibitions celebrating local and early-career artists. Don't miss the pop-up gallery shop, along with family-focused art activities such as Art Bites and Early Start taking place off-site. To stay up to date with the building works and external program of activities please visit the Art Gallery of Ballarat's website.

Ballarat Central VIC

The grand facade of the original 1890 purpose-built Gallery building — Image credit: Art Gallery of Ballarat

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of Ballarat Shop

The Art Gallery of Ballarat Shop: open while the main gallery is closed for building works. With a focus on Victoria and Ballarat-based gifts and homewares, it's made for the curious. With an ever-changing range of handmade and one-of-a-kind ceramics, jewellery, clothing and more, the Art Gallery of Ballarat Shop delights locals and visitors alike. While the main building is closed, visitors are still able to enter the front door as usual and see the latest range. Can't decide on a gift for yourself, or someone else? Gift cards are also available.

Ballarat Central VIC

Yayoi Kusama Flowers that Bloom in the Cosmos 2022 — Image credit: © Yayoi Kusama, photo © Art Gallery of New South Wales, Zan Wimberley

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of New South Wales

Located on Gadigal Country, just 15 minutes' walk from Sydney's city centre and hotels, the Art Gallery of New South Wales stands as one of Australia's premier cultural destinations and Sydney's must-see art museum. Their unique art campus features two stunning buildings and an art garden with breathtaking Sydney Harbour views, in which you can discover historical and contemporary art from Australia and around the world, including the Yiribana Gallery, dedicated to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. Be immersed in Australian culture and stories through inspiring exhibitions, unique tours, and dining experiences from renowned Australian chefs, within one of the world's most beautiful cultural precincts. There's always something on for families, especially during school holidays. The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a must-visit for anyone exploring Sydney.

Sydney NSW

Art Gallery of South Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of South Australia

Founded in 1881, the Art Gallery of South Australia is home to one of Australia’s great art collections. The collection comprises of over 45,000 works of art spanning from Australia, Europe, North America and Asia and includes one of the most important collections of Indigenous art as well as the only dedicated Islamic gallery space in Australia. Carefully curated exhibitions and displays provide a unique experience, taking you through the history of art, up to present day in surprising and unexpected ways. As you wander from one gallery to the next, you’ll find works of art presented in ways that give new insights, culturally and thematically. Take a tour with an experienced guide, attend an artist talk or plot your own course. Open 364 days a year with free tours at 11am and 2pm daily, and until 9pm on the First Friday of every month.

Adelaide SA

A photo of the front and entrance of the new Art Gallery of Swan Hill — Image credit: Art Gallery of Swan Hill

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Gallery of Swan Hill

The Art Gallery of Swan Hill is well recognised as having one of Australia's most comprehensive collections of naïve art. Along with a growing collection of Australian works on paper, prints and drawings, the Gallery presents an exciting program of touring exhibitions and events throughout the year. The Gallery has a program of major touring and local exhibitions. School excursions and after-school groups are also catered for with special packages available that include hands-on participation led by a local artist in their purpose-built art workshop. There are also rooms that can be hired for various corporate needs. The Art Gallery of Swan Hill is situated adjacent to the Marraboor River and Pioneer Settlement in Swan Hill in a unique purpose-built gallery. For more information contact the Gallery or view their website and Facebook page.

Swan Hill VIC

Art Innovations - Create & Sip Art Experiences

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Innovations - Create & Sip Art Experiences

Art Innovations is run by SA artist Karen Nickels and offers a range of unique art workshops and creative experiences partnering with a wide range of Barossa wineries, Adelaide restaurants, hotels and gin bars. Karen offers professional art tuition, corporate team building creative sessions, special birthday events and Hen's Days. We offer workshops in a range of media including: charcoal drawing, acrylic and watercolour painting, printmaking (etching and lino-printing) mixed media collage, ceramics and mosaics. Art Innovations are known for their fun, social Create & Sip Art Experiences which can also come to you and caters for all ability levels - including those who are complete novices. Visit my website and connect via our contact page so we can keep you up to date with our latest offerings or create and quote on a customised event just for you!

Angaston SA

Art Leven New Gallery Woolloomooloo

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art Leven

Art Leven (formerly Cooee Art) was established in 1981 and runs a hybrid art model to represent and support artists ethically and sustainably. The gallery and auction space in Woolloomooloo offers a unique and informative insight into the world of Australian First Nations art. The auctions established in 2017 is a market leader with specialist knowledge and they work with artists, galleries, museums and private collections bi-annually to curate and consign the finest Indigenous Art. With more than 3000 works of art by over 150 individual artists, the extensive stockroom encompasses a wide range of regional and individual styles. The collection includes rare bark paintings and artefacts, early desert boards and acrylic paintings, and an exciting range of contemporary Aboriginal paintings, sculptures, limited edition fine art prints, and hand-crafted traditional artefacts and books. As well as sourcing historically significant pieces, Gallery Director and Owner Mirri Leven, along with her experienced team, consigns contemporary artworks from Indigenous communities across the continent for their diverse range of projects. Tours for groups can be arranged so please contact the gallery if you would like to take advantage of this option. Art Leven is a must visit destination gallery in Sydney.

Woolloomooloo NSW

Art of ION Shop / Gallery - a section! — Image credit: Imogen O'Neil

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Art of ION

Art of ION is a boutique gallery and retail space in Kuranda showcasing the original artworks and creative expressions of Imogen O'Neil. The shop features a distinctive collection of paintings, prints, quality wearable art, home decor and curated pieces inspired by native Australian wildlife, nature, energy and conscious living. Visitors can explore unique, art-driven gifts and keepsakes that are borne of local talent and not mass-produced, in a beautiful rainforest setting. Art of ION offers an intimate opportunity to experience the artist's work and take home something truly meaningful from Kuranda.

Kuranda QLD

Art of You Studio - Factory 9 — Image credit: Rebecca Elson

Entertainment Venues

Art of You: Creative and Wellness Studio – Art, Hypnotherapy, Drumming, Sound & Connection

Welcome to Art of You – a creative wellness studio in beautiful Port Elliot where art, rhythm, and healing come together in playful and powerful ways. The workshops and sessions are designed to spark joy, calm the nervous system, and reconnect you to your inner spark. Think art therapy with a twist, hypnotherapy for self-discovery, soulful sound immersions, energising adult drumming circles, and creative connection workshops for families, teens, and little ones. Whether you're joining a women's circle, dropping in for a young creatives session, or tapping into rhythm at community drumming, every experience is relaxed, real, and heart-led. The studio is a welcoming space where all ages can slow down, explore, and express themselves without pressure. Each workshop blends creativity with gentle therapeutic tools, making them both meaningful and fun. Local artists, musicians, and facilitators bring fresh energy to every term – so there's always something new to try. Perfect for locals and holidaymakers alike, our sessions offer a one-of-a-kind way to spend time in Port Elliot – whether you're seeking connection, creativity, or just a breath of fresh air. Bookings essential.

Port Elliot SA

Art on Piper in Kyneton Central Victoria

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art on Piper Gallery

Art on Piper is a not-for-profit art collective based in the touristy art hub of Piper Street in Kyneton. This picturesque central Victorian town is only a one-hour drive (85 kilometres) from Melbourne's Central Business District. The gallery consists of a dynamic group of artists showcasing a diverse range of artworks, including paintings, photography, sculpture, mosaic, glass, ceramics, origami, timber, textiles and many styles of jewellery and cards. While on duty on a roster basis, each member is happy to chat about how they create their works, as most will be making their craft on the day, utilising their tools of the trade. Artists can be commissioned to customise your special requirements based upon samples. Every month the talented artists contribute their interpretations of a new theme for the front window display expanding the impact and possibilities, sometimes linked to the town or area and other times with strong parameters. A lovely light-filled guest room expands the offerings and interest for visitors and locals alike, with exhibitions featuring artists from outside of the region, bringing in a wider range of techniques and products.

Kyneton VIC

Mirnong (Yam Daisy)

Natural Attractions

Art on the Great Victorian Rail Trail

Eight artists have created seven major art installations and 20 scar trees spread along the Great Victorian Rail Trail, taking inspiration from the themes of connection to country, the local environment and the history of the trail. Explore a journey of artistic discovery through beautiful Taungurung Country on the 134km trail that follows the historic railway line that operated between Tallarook and Mansfield, with an additional spur line linking the trail to Alexandra.

Mansfield VIC

Art on Yabba fine art gallery - entry — Image credit: Mary Valley Artslink

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Art on Yabba Fine Art Gallery

Art on Yabba brings fine art to the Mary Valley, South-East Queensland. An initiative of Mary Valley Artslink, it can be found at the Mary Valley Arts and Cultural Hub in Imbil. This purpose-built, independently managed facility is a sustainable, long-term home for arts and cultural activity in the region. It also hosts solo and mixed exhibitions.

Imbil QLD

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