Helensburgh Library is a cosy and welcoming space on the main street of Helensburgh, just a short stroll from local shops.
An inclusive and safe space, the Library is home to a collection of books, films, magazines and music, with free technology and internet access, and friendly expert staff on hand.
The Library hosts events and programs for all ages, including fun preschool literacy programs.
Free parking is available on-site.
The dramatically named Hell’s Gates is a high bluff with spectacular views of the coastline north to Double Island Point and south over Alexandria Bay.
Visit this area during July to November to view migrating whales. The area is home to dolphins and turtles and you’ll often see pied cormorants drying their outstretched wings in a sunny spot on the rocks.
The area is also home to many spectacular birds of prey including Osprey and Sea Eagles and if you’re lucky you may see one tucking into lunch of freshly caught fish.
Caution: Enjoy the scenery in the designated viewing areas as there is no cliff barrier and a 10 metre vertical drop.
Hell’s Hole is one of the most impressive karst features in the Limestone Coast.
It is a cenote – a sinkhole that extends into open water – and is approximately 45m in diameter, 25m deep and 38m below the viewing platform.
A walking trail has been established at the site, which meanders uphill to the sinkhole with an easy walk to the carpark.
Take a deep breath before you step onto the viewing platform – the view into Hell’s Hole is like nothing you have experienced before.
While anyone can visit and take in the view from the platform, Hell’s Hole is also popular among divers. To dive at Hell’s hole, divers must obtain a Forestry South Australia permit and be a member of either the Cave Diving Association of Australia (CDAA).
Enjoy a high quality boutique club experience at Hellenic Club in the City. From traditional and modern Australian and Mediterranean cuisine, delicious coffee and café snacks, special events and entertainment, to superb bar and function facilities - all your club needs are provided for any occasion, weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Interstate visitors can sign in at the door for free. Membership is only required for locals.
On the way to Stringybark Creek and add a meaningful stop at the Heller Historic Grave, a quiet place where local history comes to life.
Set among the peaceful bushland, the grave is a memorial to Emma Sophia Heller (1848–1889), a 19th century immigrant and early settler whose story offers a moving glimpse into life in the region's early days. Take a moment to read the interpretive signage and discover more about her remarkable life, the challenges she faced and the resilience of those who helped shape this part of north-east Victoria.
It is a simple but rewarding detour for history lovers, curious travellers and families looking to add a little extra depth to their country drive.
Hellfire Bay is one of the most beautiful bays situated within the protected bounds of Cape Le Grand National Park. It is a great spot to enjoy a picnic or a refreshing dip in calm conditions. The bay is thought to have been named after St Elmo's fire – a bluish flame-like electrical discharge that sometimes occurs above a ship's masts.
This secluded beach nestled between giant, granite rocks, boasts some of the most impressive turquoise ocean views in Western Australia. As this beach is a little less well-known, you may even be lucky enough to have the entire beach to yourself, making you feel like you're on your private island.
The Recherche Archipelago sits in the distance. with the silhouettes of islands popping up through the ocean. This scenic bay is a perfect spot to swim in calm conditions followed by a picnic on the sand, with barbeque facilities at hand.
Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop is the headquarters for the award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail, established 2014.
Discover 90 one-metre-high koala sculptures on the Trail, painted by local artists featuring designs promoting arts and culture, heritage, environmental sustainability and conservation of Australian wildlife, especially the koala.
Plus the 2.5 metre 'Big Koala, Spirit of All Koalas' is located in Cowarra State Forest at 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala', a Forestry Corporation NSW project.
The Hello Koalas Gift Shop has a large variety of Hello Koalas quality custom merchandise, designed and made locally, including colouring books, calendars, jigsaw puzzles, notebooks, bookmarks, socks, caps, pens, napkins, key chains, stickers, lens cloths, magnets, badges, mugs, coasters, placemats, T-shirts, aprons, tote bags, tea towels and "Paint Your Own Koala" figurine sets.
The Shop has a beautiful array of koala soft toys and the exclusive edition Monopoly Port Macquarie, with its unique Hello Koalas silver token, and Port Macquarie Top Trumps card game.
Plus the new Monopoly game "Big Things Australia" which features Hello Koalas' Big Koala with a gold koala token.
All Monopoly proceeds go to The Big Koala Educational Conservation Program.
The award-winning Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail (established 2014) encompasses 92+ one-metre fibreglass koala sculptures, featuring hand-painted designs by local artists, on view all year across the region.
Say 'Hello' to the iconic 2.5 metre "Big Koala", created by Pauline Roods and John Belfield, at the tourism attraction 'Guulabaa, Place of Koala' in Cowarra State Forest, corner Burrawan Forest Drive and Oxley Highway.
Hello Koalas sculptures are displayed across Port Macquarie-Hastings region in a Trail that leads people on a discovery adventure from the mountains to the sea.
Hello Koalas sculptures can be found lazing in parks, sitting under a tree, outside a museum or relaxing by a cafe.
Hello Koalas Sculpture Trail is a permanent attraction that appeals to people of all ages. Often three generations explore the Trail together, taking photos and chatting about each Hello Koalas sculpture design, which celebrates the local heritage and vibrant arts scene, and educates about koala care and conservation.
Shop for unique gifts at Hello Koalas Gallery and Gift Shop including calendars, colouring books, notebooks, jigsaw puzzles, magnets, badges, stickers, T-shirts, T towels, games and toys and say hello to 20+ Hello Koalas sculptures in one spot.
Hello Maude, Holbrook is a charming, boutique lifestyle store offering a stunning range of products to elevate every aspect of your life. From elegant homewares and luxurious bedding to unique jewellery, stylish clothing, and sunglasses, there’s something to inspire everyone.
This beautifully curated shop also features a delightful selection of children’s gifts and toys, candles, perfumes, and vases.
Whether you’re looking to update your home, treat yourself to something special, or find the perfect gift, Hello Maude is a must-visit destination.
With its warm and welcoming atmosphere, it’s more than just a shop—it’s an experience.
Make your way via Hellyer Gorge named after Henry Hellyer for a spectacular scenic route to the West Coast or Cradle Mountain. The windy route and steep cliffs make for a jaw-dropping wilderness drive, and is a favourite route for bike riders and touring cars.
The welcoming canopy of rainforest provides a spectacular picnic spot along the banks of the Hellyer River. There are toilet and barbecue facilities, and the picnic area is the starting point for two short walks: the River Walk and the Old Myrtle Forest Walk.
From Wynyard, take a 30-minute drive via Mount Hicks Road to Yolla where the road joins the Murchison Highway. Follow this through Hellyer Gorge and on to the historic town of Waratah, the iconic Cradle Mountain or deeper into the Western Wilds.
Helmholtzia loop walking track takes you on a short, easy walk through a beautiful section of Border Ranges National Park. It takes you across pristine Brindle Creek on low bridges and into World Heritage rainforest.
The name of this track comes from the helmholtzia plant that grows in the area. Also referred to as the stream lily, this rare plant is found only in the rainforest of north-east NSW and south-east Queensland. Helmholtzia are large strap-leafed plants which require a reliable water supply and are usually found along the banks of creeks and in gullies.
Helmholtzia loop walking track is also home to hoop pines, stands of Antarctic beech and abundant epiphytes - a plant that grows on another without being a parasite, while sourcing moisture and nutrients from the atmosphere and nearby debris.
Be sure to bring your binoculars along for a spot of birdwatching and keep your eyes and ears out for some endangered frog species including Fleay's barred frog and pouched frog.
This huge reserve is a botanist’s dream. Divided into two parts, a pine plantation and the arboretum, it was originally established in the 1970s to work out which types of trees and plants would grow in the region.
With the bush pockets accessible by gravel roads, it's perfect for cruising in your car. However, by parking your vehicle near the picnic area and either walking or riding your bike, you get a much more immersive experience.
There are ample opportunities to indulge in photography and bird observing, and it's a brilliant place for a picnic lunch or afternoon tea.
Helm’s Arboretum is home to eucalyptus, melaleucas, casuarinas, acacias, and many exotic pines. During spring you’ll find spider orchids, cowslips, and leschenaultia, enamel and donkey orchids, plus banksia. Red flowering gums in summer, silver princess in late winter, and the glorious royal hakea is on show all year round.
Walk into an other-worldly landscape shaped by an meteor hitting the earth at Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve. Located 145 kilometres south-west of Alice Springs, the reserve contains 12 craters that were formed when the Henbury Meteor, weighing several tonnes and accelerating to over 40,000 kilometres per hour, disintegrated before impact.
Follow the self-guided walking track around the craters, the largest of which is 180 metres wide and 15 metres deep. You will have to look more closely for the smallest, which is barely recognisable at 6 metres wide and only a few centimetres deep. Three or four of the craters can be seen very clearly and inspected at close range. Keen photographers should time their visit for early morning or late afternoon, when the sun defines the craters clearly.
The scattered fragments of the Henbury Meteorite consist mainly of iron and nickel and are extremely heavy. Over 500 kilograms of metal have been found on the site, the largest weighing over 100 kilograms.
Visitors can camp in a dedicated area which is adjacent to the car park. Camping fees apply and campsites must be booked online before you arrive. Toilet facilities are currently unavailable while upgrades take place. Water and firewood are not supplied.
Henderson Rock, on the eastern side of Moreton Island, is one of Brisbane's better and less frequented dive sites. With lots of deep ledges, overhangs and caves hiding behind kelp, these mysterious rocks have many secrets to be discovered.
Keep an eye out for the ornate crayfish, prolific in this area, and grey nurse sharks, who enjoy schooling up in the main gutter during the winter months. With reef fish darting among the kelp, other species of shark, including brown-banded catsharks and wobbegong, also frequent the area.
A great place to visit for a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars and quaint shops whilst enjoying, a wonderful view of the stunning Henley Beach.
Henley Square features a jetty, open space, casual public seating, outdoor dining, a water feature, toilets, shaded areas and family friendly facilities.
Located on Seaview Road at Henley Beach.
Hennessy Home and Garden is a family owned and operated business selling homewares, plants, pots, clothing and gifts. Local handmade products available along with other unique items.
Their product range is always changing with fresh plants and gift ideas for yourself or that special person. Hennessy Home and Garden offers individuals or groups full use of its very own Terrarium Bar, with everything you need to build your own terrarium at your fingertips.
They also have a potting table available for customer use, with all that's required to pot up your purchase. Come in and say hello and see the range they have available.
Henricks Park is a vibrant gathering place for the residents and visitors of Injune and encapsulates the spirit and history of the area.
The park is uniquely designed to tell the story of Injune through artworks and paintings that reflect local culture and heritage, and a stunning array of coloured sandstones from the nearby Carnarvon Ranges.
Located on a site donated by the Henricks family, who had lived there since the 1930s, the park has been brought to life by the efforts of volunteers.
Visitors to the park can enjoy the artistic expressions that celebrate the area’s natural beauty and historical significance, making it a meaningful stop for those looking to connect with Injune's community and its stories.
Henrietta Rocks is a spectacular spot for explorers on Rottnest Island, whether you just want to admire the view or if you fancy a dip. The lookout point gives you epic views across the bay, and if you look closely, you can see the wreck of ‘The Shark’ ship under the surface of the water, lying just 50 metres from the shore.
The shipwreck makes for an exciting and historic snorkelling experience, with the ship acting as a home to many sea creatures. Check the conditions first as snorkelling here is safest and most enjoyable when conditions are calm and flat.
Grab your backpack and follow Henry Head walking track as it curves along the clifftops and beaches of Kamay Botany Bay National Park. This easy, four kilometre walk will reward you with dramatic views across Botany Bay and the Pacific Ocean beyond as you make your way to Endeavour Lighthouse at Henry Head.
There two options for where this walk can be started - La Perouse Museum at Cann Park on Anzac Parade; or
the carpark near the park entry gates on Anzac Parade, opposite Goorawahl Avenue.
Take a break to admire the views, and check out Henry Head’s historic World War II battlements – part of Sydney’s early coastal defence systems.
If all this isn’t enough to pique your interest, there’s always the bird watching. Kookaburras, lorikeets and yellow-tailed black cockatoos are just some of the species you might encounter as you stride along this walk. Reptiles such as skinks, blue-tongue lizards and water dragons are also common around here.
Henry Lawson Bicentennial Park, located opposite the state school in the township of Walloon, is just 15 minutes drive from Ipswich. The park, home to the Babies of Walloon memorial, is one of the key points of interest on the Cobb & Co Tourist Drive.
The striking memorial to the lost Babies of Walloon commemorates the tragic drowning at a local waterhole of two school children, sisters Bridget and Mary Broderick. The tragedy became the subject of a poem by Henry Lawson “The Babies of Walloon”, and the text of this haunting poem is carved in railway sleepers placed around the memorial.
The park isn’t just about poetry however, with other facilities including playground equipment, BMX track, skate park, sheltered barbecue areas and public toilets all being part of the fabulous amenities.
Your trip to this part of Henry Lawson's country would be incomplete without a visit to the Henry Lawson Centre. This beautifully curated collection is a repository of material related to the life and times of Henry Lawson. There are paintings, prints, books, photos and cuttings, relating not only to the author but also to many parts of the region to which he vividly refers in his stories and poems.
The collection, proudly preserved by the Henry Lawson Society, is the largest collection outside the Mitchell Library's Sydney collection. The centre is a must-visit for literary lovers and historians alike.
You can even see the flour bin which was made by Henry's father and referred to in the poem, 'The flour bin' – 'on a dreary old selection, where times were dry and thin, in a slab and shingle kitchen, there stood a flour bin'.
Don't miss the memorial statue of Henry Lawson which stands proudly in the park between Medley and Herbert Streets in Gulgong.
The Henry Lawson Society of NSW proudly delivers the Gulgong Henry Lawson Heritage Festival each June long weekend with the support of dedicated volunteers, community groups, local businesses and sponsors. A volunteer sub-committee coordinates a diverse program of events that brings history, literature, music and Australian heritage to life across the June long weekend.
A monument is situated at the birthplace of Henry Lawson one of Australia’s most famous poets, who wrote short stories like the slapstick 'Loaded Dog' and the moving 'Drovers Wife'. It is shaded by a sugar gum planted by his daughter, Bertha, and located just a short two-minute drive from the town centre at Lawson Park.
A bust of Henry is situated on the aptly named Main Street, next to the Ambulance Station. Push the button and listen to some of Henry's most famous poems while you are immersed in Grenfell's country charm.
You will also find an interactive statue of Henry on the corner of Main and Forbes Street. He sits; eyes cast over his beloved birthplace, contemplating the visit he never had. Weary but relaxed Henry is poised, pen in hand, notepad blank. A vacant place exists on either side of Henry which beacons you sit. Take a moment and reflect on what Lawson's birthplace means to you.
The Henry Lawson Festival of Arts held on the June long weekend celebrates Grenfell’s famous son, Henry Lawson, born on a Grenfell goldfield in 1867.
The Henry Parkes Centre, located at the northern edge of Parkes, is a must-see destination for history and culture lovers. This dynamic complex features three unique attractions: The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit and Parkes Motor Museum, The Henry Parkes Museum, and Moat Cottage, a replica of Sir Henry Parkes' childhood home in England.
The King's Castle Elvis Exhibit showcases an incredible collection of original Elvis Presley memorabilia, owned by Greg Page, the original Yellow Wiggle. Adjacent to it, the Parkes Motor Museum displays an impressive collection of vintage cars and motorcycles, highlighting the history of motoring.
The Henry Parkes Museum brings Parkes' early history to life with over 15,000 items, including Sir Henry Parkes memorabilia, vintage agricultural machinery, and displays about the Wiradjuri people and the Emmanuel Brothers. Highlights include two historic churches, a blacksmith shop, and Wongalea School, where Sunstruck was filmed in 1972.
Don't miss Moat Cottage, where an interactive display shares the life and achievements of Sir Henry Parkes, the Father of Federation.
Whether you're an Elvis fan, a vintage vehicle enthusiast, or a history buff, the Henry Parkes Centre offers an engaging journey through Australia's rich past.
Step back in time at the Henry Parkes Museum and Antique Machinery Collection
Located within the Henry Parkes Centre complex and owned and operated by the Parkes and District Historical Society, this fascinating museum brings the past to life through an impressive display of artifacts, photographs, and historical exhibits.
Wander through the heritage buildings, including a wooden schoolhouse, two historic churches, and a blacksmith shop. Explore the 1937 Silver City Comet train carriage, admire an extraordinary collection of antique farm machinery, and uncover over 10,000 historical items.
Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply curious about the past, this unique collection offers a captivating journey through time.
