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Australia Zoo

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Australia Zoo

At Australia Zoo, it’s as wild as life gets! Fall in love with over 1,200 incredible animals by visiting their habitats or doing an encounter. Home of The Crocodile Hunter, Steve Irwin, Australia Zoo is one hour north of Brisbane on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. There’s fun for the whole family as the most interactive conservation destination on the planet! Pat a koala, feed gorgeous kangaroos, and say hi to some scaly friends as you walk in! Don’t miss the African savannah and Southeast Asian habitats, with an electric shuttle to take you around the Zoo. How about you pop over to Bindi’s Island and explore alongside ring-tailed lemurs? Or watch the kids have a ball cooling off in the Laughing Frog Waterpark. Get ready for some serious wildlife action during the Wildlife Warriors Show every afternoon! Come on a journey of discovery and adventure with the giant snakes, colourful birds and prehistoric crocs in the world-famous Crocoseum. Want to get closer to your favourite animals? Book an encounter and you might get to feed them their favourite snacks, give them a little pat, or have them climb on your shoulder (the meerkats are cheeky little girls). If you’re looking for nearby luxury accommodation or an award-winning dining experience, look no further than The Crocodile Hunter Lodge and Warrior Restaurant & Bar.

Beerwah QLD

ONE Dolphin Presentation - Sea World

Amusement and Theme Parks

Australia's Sea World

Delve below the surface and discover a whole new world of fun and adventure at Sea World. Get up close and personal with dolphins, penguins, polar bears and so much more! Guests can embark on the ultimate Atlantean adventure in the thrilling and immersive New Atlantis precinct featuring three world-class rides! Experience One, an all-new dolphin presentation! Witness the incredible connection between humans and dolphins and our shared promise to protect the ocean. Learn and laugh as you watch the Seal Guardians presentation or watch all the high stakes action in the Thunder Lake Stunt Show. Don't forget to explore Nickelodeon Land, the exciting and interactive kids' area that features Dora the Explorer and Boots, SpongeBob SquarePants and his Bikini Bottom friends. Sea World offers a full day of family fun and learning!

Main Beach QLD

Australian Age of Dinosaurs

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Age of Dinosaurs

The Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum of Natural History is a prominent science-based not-for-profit museum and major tourist attraction located atop a towering mesa known as The Jump-Up, approximately 24km south-east of Winton in Central West Queensland. The Museum focuses on preserving Australia’s fossil past for future generations to learn from and find inspiration in. The Museum includes the most productive Fossil Preparation Laboratory in the Southern Hemisphere, the Reception Centre and Collection Room, Dinosaur Canyon – featuring life-sized bronze dinosaur dioramas, the "March of the Titanosaurs" exhibition – housing Australia’s best-preserved sauropod tracksite, and the Gondwana Stars Observatory. Tours are conducted hourly through the Laboratory, Collection Room and Dinosaur Canyon starting at 9am daily. The last full tour for the day leaves a 2pm. Half tours are available thereafter. The entire tour takes three hours. Please aim to arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time so that you have time to purchase your tickets and to enjoy a cold or hot drink at the Cretaceous Café before your tour.

Winton QLD

Australian Agricultural Centre

Agritourism

Australian Agricultural Centre

Discover the Australian Agricultural Centre, where visitors of all ages can experience the heart of rural Australia through immersive, hands-on agricultural adventures. Nestled in the beautiful Southern Tablelands region, the Centre offers unique opportunities to connect with the land, livestock, food production, and the people who drive one of Australia's most important industries. From agricultural workshops to interactive school programs, farm experiences, and special events, every visit provides an authentic insight into modern farming and rural life. Visitors can learn practical skills, meet industry experts, explore innovative agricultural practices, and gain a deeper appreciation for where food and fibre come from. The Australian Agricultural Centre is more than a destination—it's a place to discover, learn, and be inspired. Whether you're a student, educator, or industry enthusiast, you'll leave with a greater understanding of agriculture and its role in shaping Australia's future. With seasonal events, new learning experiences, and evolving programs throughout the year, there's always a reason to return and experience something new. Day and overnight excursions & courses available.

Crookwell NSW

Outside Store

Shopping and Markets

Australian Alpaca Barn - Berrima

The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned business specialising in quality products made from alpaca fibre grown in Australia and manufactured in either Australia, New Zealand or Peru. What sets the Australian Alpaca Barn apart is that they not only sell the best quality finished products but they are also involved in growing the fibre. Five kilometres up a mountain in the beautiful area of Lambs Valley their Alpaca Farm, Jacamar Alpacas has grown to a herd of almost 100. They showcase an extensive range of their finest garments including Alpaca knitwear, coats and capes, shawls, scarves, socks and other accessories, toys and a wonderful homeware line including, throw rugs, blankets, pillows and quilts. For knitters out there, they also stock a considerable range of yarns in various ply’s and textures.

Berrima NSW

Outside view Australian Alpaca Barn Hunter Valley Gardens Store

Shopping and Markets

Australian Alpaca Barn - Hunter Valley Gardens

The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned business specialising in quality products made from alpaca fibre grown in Australia and manufactured in either Australia, New Zealand or Peru. Their retail stores are located in the Blue Mountains at Leura, Hunter Valley in Pokolbin at Hunter Valley Gardens and Peppers Creek Village, the historic township of Morpeth, Berrima in the Southern Highlands and in the heart of Sydney’s historic Rocks district. The store showcases an extensive range of their finest garments including Alpaca knitwear, coats and capes, shawls, scarves, socks and other accessories, toys and a wonderful homeware line including, throw rugs, blankets, pillows and quilts. For knitters out there, they also stock a considerable range of yarns in various ply’s and textures.

Pokolbin NSW

Oustide Store

Shopping and Markets

Australian Alpaca Barn - Leura

The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned business specialising in quality products made from alpaca fibre grown in Australia and manufactured in either Australia, New Zealand or Peru. What sets the Australian Alpaca Barn apart is that they not only sell the best quality finished products, but they are also involved in growing the fibre. They howcases an extensive range of their finest garments including Alpaca knitwear, coats and capes, shawls, scarves, socks and other accessories, toys and a wonderful homeware line including, throw rugs, blankets, pillows and quilts. For knitters out there, they also stock a considerable range of yarns in various ply’s and textures.

Leura NSW

Australian Alpaca Barn Peppers Creek Village Pokolbin Store

Shopping and Markets

Australian Alpaca Barn - Pokolbin

The Australian Alpaca Barn is a family-owned business specialising in quality products made from alpaca fibre grown in Australia and manufactured in either Australia, New Zealand or Peru. What sets the Australian Alpaca Barn apart is that they not only sell the best quality finished products but they are also involved in growing the fibre. They howcases an extensive range of their finest garments including Alpaca knitwear, coats and capes, shawls, scarves, socks and other accessories, toys and a wonderful homeware line including, throw rugs, blankets, pillows and quilts. For knitters out there, they also stock a considerable range of yarns in various ply’s and textures.

Pokolbin NSW

Australian Alps Walking Track

Natural Attractions

Australian Alps Walking Track

The Australian Alps extend from Canberra and the nearby Brindabella range, through the Snowy Mountains of New South Wales and along the Great Dividing Range to the northeast of Melbourne. It forms the largest area of mountainous alpine country in the nation! More than ten peaks in the Alps exceed 2100 metres, including Mt Kosciuszko, Australia's highest mountain at 2228 metres. The 655-kilometres Australian Alps Walking Track generally follows ridges and high plains through some of the highest countries in Australia and is mostly remote from any settlement. You can walk the track in ten weeks, but many people choose to walk shorter sections such as Baw Baw Plateau, Bogong High Plains and the Jagungal Wilderness. Before exploring the Alps, walkers must obtain detailed maps of their chosen walking area including a copy of "Alpine Walking Track" by J. Siseman.

Jindabyne NSW

Australian Animals Care & Education Inc. - Safe Haven

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Australian Animals Care & Education Inc. - Safe Haven

Australian Animals Care & Education Inc. (AACE Inc.) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment. Founded in July 2003, AACE Inc. plays an active role in the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, ill and orphaned wildlife, as well providing ongoing support, education and assistance to its many volunteers and volunteer wildlife carers. Currently based near Mount Larcom in Queensland with the Safe Haven project, AACE Inc. has been operating in the Central Queensland Coast region for 20 years. Initially associated with the rehabilitation of injured wildlife, AACE Inc. has facilitated native animal husbandry, managed captive breeding programs and partnered with Government authorities, universities and zoological institutions to conduct vital research for Australian wildlife, with an emphasis on threatened species. At AACE – Safe Haven they welcome volunteers from all over the world and endeavour to pass on their knowledge of and passion for Australian wildlife.

East End QLD

Stroll tranquil walking tracks

Natural Attractions

Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden

Discover the beauty of Australia’s arid heart at the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden, Port Augusta. Featuring thousands of plants from Australia’s low-rainfall regions, the garden is also home to more than 150 bird species. Explore the garden, with stunning views of the Spencer Gulf and Flinders Ranges, on its many walking tracks and learn how plants survive the harsh inland climate on a guided tour. If you are looking for a fun place for children to connect with nature, their Arid Explorers Children's Garden has a lot to offer and is family-friendly. The Visitor Centre’s café offers delicious homemade desserts and meals and wonderful gifts are available from their unique gift shop. Plants can also be purchased from the nursery. Open daily, entry is free, with donation boxes available.

Port Augusta SA

Australian Army Infantry Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Army Infantry Museum

The museum serves as a mirror to the Infantry Corps. It is a place where young soldiers can learn about the history behind the names they are familiar with from high school or perhaps about the military service of a family member. Gallipoli, Passchendaele, Kokoda and Long Tan are all bought to life along with less familiar campaigns like the NSW Marine Light Infantry deployment to Peking in 1900. The display space is divided into two main areas. The lower floor features exhibitions on the history of operations, from the Sudan in 1885 through to our current deployment in Afghanistan today and the mezzanine level features the 'tools of the trade', that is, the small arms and their associated training aids, how they have changed and developed and how these changes have influenced the tactics, techniques and procedures of the Regiments of the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

Singleton NSW

Gallery Exterior — Image credit: Shazia Imran

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Art & Design (AAD) Gallery

The Australian Art and Design (AAD) Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the heritage building of the Old Coroner’s Court. The gallery is noted for showcasing local Australian artists, with the assistance of the director and internationally renowned artist Shazia Imran. AAD Gallery is directed by Sydney-based gallery director and international multi-award-winning artist Shazia Imran. Shazia has won various international awards, including Lorenzo il Magnifico Award at the Florence Biennale 2015, Applied Arts Award at the London Biennale 2017 ‘Most Collectible Artist’ Award at Shenzhen City Art Fair, First prize at the 2018 Chianciano Biennale, 2nd prize International Confederation of Art Critics Award 2019 London Biennale and multiple awards in Australia. Her extensive practice, which specialises in contemporary mixed media, has gained a great international presence. Her collections are sold as investment art in Hong Kong and Singapore. AAD Gallery have a diverse selection of artwork available in a variety of styles to accommodate a broad range of tastes. They offer original works and art gifts, prints on canvas and Giclee´ prints. They have a diverse selection of artwork available with a variety of styles to accommodate a broad range of tastes.

The Rocks NSW

Visitor Centre Inside — Image credit: The Australian Botanic Garden

Parks and Gardens

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Visitor Centre and Nursery

Located within the beautiful Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, the Visitor Centre and Nursery is the perfect starting point for exploring Australia's largest botanic garden. Opposite the award-winning Connections Garden, the centre offers visitor information, maps, gifts, locally inspired souvenirs and a small nursery featuring native plants found throughout the gardens. Nearby parking and the Garden Café make it easy to relax and enjoy a day immersed in Australian nature.

Mount Annan NSW

Sunrise at the Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Natural Attractions

Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton

Explore and enjoy the beauty of the evolving Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton. The former landfill is being regenerated into a showcase of Australian native plants set amongst distinct themed gardens and bushland. The gardens are designed to represent the cultural, environmental, historical and agricultural characteristics of the Shepparton and Goulburn Valley region. The site consists of native grassy bushland, wetlands, and a seven hectare, 30 metre-high reclaimed landfill area with a lookout on top. This provides an expansive view of the local landscape and forms a significant landmark on the outskirts of the city, adjacent to the Goulburn and Broken Rivers. There are a range of trails suitable for walking or cycling through the gardens. Climb up high to the top of Honeysuckle Rise where the lookout offers an expansive view above the treetops across local landscapes. Stroll through the beautifully designed themed gardens. Zig-zag down the Zig-Zag path to admire the sculptural beauty of the Weaving Garden, and meander through regenerated bushland on the River and Native Forest walks. With seasonal changes and the ongoing development of new gardens and installations, there is always something new to see and enjoy at the Australian Botanic Gardens.

Kialla VIC

Family amazed at butterfly landing on the mother's hand at Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is the largest butterfly flight aviary and exhibit in Australia. The all-weather attraction is home to over 1,200 butterflies. Only a short walk from Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the Kuranda Scenic Railway station, the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is located in the heart of Kuranda. Experience the magic of butterflies fluttering all around by taking a stroll through the aviary's gardens and boardwalks. Join a tour behind the scenes in the breeding laboratory, housing up to 4,000 caterpillars, or download a free audio tour. Learn more about these magical creatures with educational exhibits. Observe a butterfly wing through a microscope, Silk Moth caterpillars, the massive Hercules Moth, and the insects in the Mini Beasts display. See through the eyes of a butterfly in the UV Room, explore food plants on the new walk, witness the butterfly lifecycle from eggs to daily aviary release and be amazed at butterflies from all over the globe in the museum displays.

Kuranda QLD

ACCA at dusk — Image credit: John Gollings

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) plays an inspirational and critical role in investing in the creative, artistic and wider communities, leading the cultural conversation and setting the agenda for contemporary art. ACCA has a long and celebrated history of investing in, nurturing and propelling the careers of contemporary artists by supporting them to make new, risk-taking and experimental work that challenges thinking, encourages new perspectives, and connects and resonates with diverse communities. ACCA develops exhibitions exploring the ideas and work of significant artists from around the world, commissions ambitious new works by local and international artists, and delivers a range of curatorial, educational and public programs including talks, lectures, symposia, performances, screenings, music and events. Housed in one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings on Sturt Street in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, ACCA is a short tram ride or 10 minute walk from Flinders Street Station. Please visit the website for the latest information on exhibitions and events.

Southbank VIC

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections

Sovereign Hill's Australian Centre for Gold Rush Collections (Gold Rush Collections Centre for short) isn't your usual museum experience. This is a place for history nerds and culture seekers alike. Hidden within a maze of vaults and storerooms lies a treasure trove of over 150,000 meticulously preserved artefacts. From gold nuggets and jewellery to fashion and photography, this remarkable collection offers a glimpse into the rich history of Ballarat and beyond—all housed in the former Gold Museum building. This is the history lesson you never got at school. The collection sheds light on lesser-known, yet equally significant, perspectives that challenge and reframe the traditional Australian narratives of our past. With behind-the-scenes tours, thought-provoking talks, education programs, and ground-breaking research, the Gold Rush Collections Centre is a space to connect curious minds to an incredible collection that has defined Ballarat and the nation.

Ballarat VIC

The Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Australian Chapter of the World Peace Bell

Made from melted down coins donated by 106 member countries of the United Nations, Australia’s World Peace Bell is a testament to Cowra’s long-standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. Recognised by the World Peace Bell Association in 1992, the bell is proudly housed in Cowra’s Civic Square where visitors can read the interpretive signage, listen to the audio presentation and even ring the bell itself. A ceremony is held annual on World Peace Day – 3rd Tuesday in September – to mark the opening of the Disarmament at the United Nations. Known colloquially as the Peace Bell, Cowra was awarded the Bell in 1992 in recognition of its unique and long-standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. This is an honour usually reserved for capital cities. At the site of the Peace Bell, you can listen to the informative audio stream and learn the story of the Bell and its significance to our community.

Cowra NSW

Australian Country Music Hall of Fame

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Country Music Hall of Fame

The Australian Country Music Hall of Fame, including the Walk a Country Mile exhibit, features an unmatched collection of memorabilia from Australian Country music artists. Displaying clothing, musical instruments and other collectibles from the earliest pioneers of Australian country music, such as Smoky Dawson, Buddy Williams, Tex Morton, June Holms, Shirley Thoms, right through to current artists Beccy Cole, Adam Harvey, Amber Lawrence and many more. The displays are changed regularly. Some of the current displays include Rodney Walker's 'One Man Band' and the Hadley Recording Studio. The Walk A Country Mile display has a range of static displays as well as videos depicting the history of Tamworth and the Australian Country music stories.

Tamworth NSW

Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC)

The Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre (AELEC) is a state-of-the-art facility located in the major regional hub of Tamworth in North Western New South Wales. They host more than 50 events per year, from agility dogs to alpacas and show jumping to rodeos. AELEC boasts state-of-the-art facilities, available to their competitors, spectators and customers. Their facilities include a 40 metre by 80 metre tiered seating indoor arena that sits just under 3500 guests, a sales ring and 478 stables. Their outdoor facilities include two 30 metre by 70 metre competition and warm-up arenas, horse sporting fields and exhibition areas, as well as two showjumping and dressage areas.

Tamworth NSW

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial

With a few words from the poem, For the Fallen, by the English poet and writer Laurence Binyon, you are welcomed to the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial. This unique memorial was opened on 6 February, 2004, to recognise and remember those Australians who became Prisoners of War during the wars of the twentieth century. The Memorial symbolises that all Australian prisoners embarked to serve away from their homeland and acknowledges the hardship, deprivation, brutality, starvation and disease endured by prisoners of war during their capture and the scars many continued to endure upon their repatriation to Australia. In these magnificent botanical gardens, the Memorial is a place of quiet reflection and a place to remember loved ones and to mourn those 8,600 prisoners of war that died in captivity and remain buried on foreign shores.

Lake Wendouree VIC

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum — Image credit: Destination NSW

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum

What began with one man's passion is now one of Bathurst's greatest treasures, showcasing over 5000 pieces of the rarest and most exquisite specimens of mineral crystals and fossils from across the globe. The Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, located in the 1876 former school building in the heart of Bathurst's historic Town Square, is home to the Somerville Collection, the lifelong work of Warren Somerville AM. Among the museum's highlights is the impressive Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, along with remarkable exhibits such as an extensive collection of amber-encased fossils and Australian opalised fossils. This unique resource has quite literally been billions of years in the making. Explore the natural history of our planet, travel through time in our unique fossil and mineral galleries and experience the wonder of ancient specimens that have been uncovered from deep within the Earth.

Bathurst NSW

Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Golf Heritage Society Museum

This museum posseses the largest collection of golfing history in regional NSW, showcasing and documenting the history of the sport across Australia. The museum covers the development of golf in the local area where it was first played at Port Macquarie in 1910 and includes details of many North Coast clubs. The main area tracks the game from its early beginnings in Scotland, and in Australia at Grose Farm (roughly where Sydney Uni is today) in 1839, to the present day. There are features on Jim Ferrier, Peter Thomson, Kel Nagle, Jack Newton and many others. The clubs Craig Parry used to win the 1992 Japan Open are also on display. Entry is free and visitors can make use of the club facilities. The Museum is open every day at Tuncurry Golf Course on The Northern Parkway, off The Lakes Way in Tuncurry.

Tuncurry NSW

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