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Badu Damn — Image credit: Western Sydney Parklands Trust

Amusement and Theme Parks

Badu Dam

Badu Dam is a peaceful part of the parklands where you can watch the waterbirds and soak up the serenity. Shale Hills includes walking and cycling tracks, if you do want to get active in nature, but you may decide to just sit by the water and unwind. Surrounded by weeping Melaleucas and nesting spots for waterbirds, this is the perfect oasis away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Enter the area from Moondarra Drive, Carmichael Drive, Mannow Avene, Twenty Third Avenue and Thirty Second Avenue, West Hoxton.

West Hoxton NSW

Baffies Oan Books

Shopping and Markets

Baffies Oan Books

Baffies Oan Books is a lovely little independent bookshop nestled within The Lifestyle Centre in Samford. Stocking a range of new and second-hand fiction and non-fiction books for all ages, as well as some great giftwares. Most importantly, Baffies Oan Books offers a delightful bookshop experience - a small cosy, friendly, and unhurried world of books to stir the imagination.

Samford Valley QLD

Steinunn Thorarinsdottir's sculpture 'Contemplation' — Image credit: Forestry Corporation of NSW

Natural Attractions

Bago Sculpture Forest

The Bago Sculpture is a must-see for visitors to the NSW Snowy Valleys. Located in Bago State Forest between the townships of Batlow and Laurel Hill, the Bago Sculpture Forest includes stunning public art sculptures from local, national and international artists, within a beautiful forest environment. Visitors will find sculptures at three locations within Bago State Forest: Sugar Pines visitor area, Pilot Hill Arboretum grounds, and the Alpine Ash Walk (accessed from Pilot Hill Arboretum). There are also visitor facilities at each of these sites. Artists featured in the Bago Sculpture Forest include: Shen Lieyi (China), Václav Fiala (Czech Republic), Sean Henry (England), Steinunn Thorarinsdottir (Iceland), Andy Townsend & Suzie Bleach (NSW South Coast), Dale Miles (Loftus), Lorraine Connelly-Northey (Holbrook), Philip Spelman (Queanbeyan), Stephen King (Walcha), Robyn Sweeney (Batlow), Akira Kamada (South Coast), Tony Davis (WA), NEON (Britain Finland) & Clancy Warner (SA). The Bago Sculpture Forest was developed by Sculpture by the Sea in partnership with Forestry Corporation of NSW and the local community, in response to the Black Summer bushfires of 2019 – 2020. It is a one-of-a-kind experience. Entry is free.

Batlow NSW

Bailey Park

Parks and Gardens

Bailey Park

Set on the banks of the Mighty Clarence River, northern Rivers NSW, Bailey Park is a great spot to let the kids burn off some energy as you take in the water views and enjoy a picnic in the shade. The newly upgraded playground now features an exciting new water play area, perfect for those hot summer days when the kids, big or small, need to cool off. Featuring new barbecue and picnic facilities, toilet block, seating and shaded areas.

Ulmarra NSW

The Piccaninny

National Parks and Reserves

Bainggug (The Piccaninny)

A popular leisurely walk suitable for most hikers, the summit of the Bainggug (The Piccaninny) provides excellent views of Mud-dadjug (Mt Abrupt) and the nearby town of Dunkeld with its impressive and unique landscape. The track begins at the Picaninny carpark along Victoria Valley Road or Grampians Tourist Road. The easy-to-follow path leads through picturesque, lush woodlands, with a gradual incline leading to the summit. Keep your eyes peeled for the many interesting animal and plant species that call this area home and the stunning wildflower displays during Spring.

Dunkeld VIC

Baker Reserve

Natural Attractions

Baker Reserve

This attractive riverfront reserve features picnic facilities, a barbecue shelter, boat ramp, carpark and public toilets. The playground features a twin swing set, spring rocker and slippery dip, on rubber softfall. This is a public reserve free for all members of the public to use. To hire the reserve please complete an Application To Hire Council Facility form found on the Council website and submit at the Local Government Centre. Applicants will be invoiced upon approval. Refer to Council's Fees & Charges for the relevant costs.

Jervois SA

Bakers Brickyard park

Parks and Gardens

Bakers Brickyard Park

Bakers Brickyard is the perfect place to let the children and fur children run. Kids love the playground area, with shade over the play equipment, and a flying fox. Amenities installed for barbecue lovers and the convenience of toilets with plenty car parking, this space can be enjoyed by the whole family. The park also features fenced off-leash areas for big and small dogs, alongside the playground. The entry is double-gated to ensure they can't get away. Everyone is bound to have a good time at Bakers Brickyard.

Raworth NSW

Bakers Flat picnic area

Natural Attractions

Bakers Flat picnic area

Tucked away in a tranquil riverside setting, Bakers Flat picnic area offers a peaceful spot for a family get-together, in Lane Cove National Park. With a large flat grassy area and wheelchair-accessible facilities, it's ideal for the kids and large get-togethers of friends and family. Located a short drive from Chatswood, it's perfect for a quick nature getaway without leaving town. Take your pick of tables and unpack the picnic hamper, or bring some firewood and spark up a barbecue. Bring the bikes and cycle the nearby trails or launch the canoe for a paddle down the beautiful Lane Cove River. Don't forget to leave some time to explore the nearby historic cottages. Keep an eye out for the eastern water dragons that sun themselves along the water's edge. You might be lucky to spot an echidna that might venture out during the warmer months.

Lindfield NSW

Bakers Shaft Reserve

Natural Attractions

Bakers Shaft Reserve

Bakers Shaft Reserve is a beautiful reserve located along the Belubula River. Visitors can enjoy a barbecue with picnic tables provided and fishing. Free camping is also permitted. The Reserve is located a short 20-minute drive from the village of Mandurama, situated along the Mid-Western Highway in Central New South Wales. Please note that when Fire Danger Rating is Very High, Severe, Extreme or Catastrophic, the reserve will be closed.

Burnt Yards NSW

From City to Country exhibition — Image credit: Balaklava Courthosue Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Balaklava Courthouse Gallery

The historic 1913 courthouse, converted in 1991 into an art gallery and gift shop, showcases visual and decorative arts, photography and craft by emerging & established artists, in a changing program of exhibitions. The annual Balco Balaklava Art Prize exhibition, held in July/August each year, offers associated prizes up to the value of $3000.00 and attracts over 100 works by more than 70 South Australian artists. The beautiful exhibition space is free to artists & is a perfect venue for occasional intimate musical performances. The Balaklava Art Group meets here to paint on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 10.00am, and the adjoining gallery shop is well-stocked for browsing, with a variety of mostly hand-crafted gifts, many of them made locally. The gallery is family-friendly with free admission, is air-conditioned and has wheelchair access, with easy on-street parking and public toilets close by. Balaklava Courthouse Gallery - where art and heritage meet.

Balaklava SA

Balancing Rock

Natural Attractions

Balancing Rock

The Glen Innes District is renowned for its unique rock formations, one of the most unusual is Balancing Rock, 12 kilometres south of Glen Innes on the New England Highway. The gigantic boulder of granite rests precariously on a 300-millimetre point amongst other rock formations. Balancing Rock is on private property and is about 150 metres from the highway. It is not accessible to the public, but can be viewed from the rest area which is marked with a Balancing Rock sign. Though Balancing Rock is on private property, just next door there are many interesting rock formations at the Stonehenge Recreational Reserve. Here travellers can picnic or wander around the magnificent granite rocks. Travelling north from Guyra on the New England Highway starts looking right when approximately 15 kilometres from Glen Innes. Travelling south, start looking to your left half a kilometre from Stonehenge Recreational Reserve.

Stonehenge NSW

Balawun.ga - Paperbark — Image credit: Tori Ann Donelly

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Balawun.ga

Don't miss Balawun.ga—the highly anticipated, landmark debut solo exhibition by powerhouse Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung artist, curator, and teacher Tori Ann Donnelly! Hit the opening launch at Wadjar Regional Indigenous Gallery to experience a powerful, contemporary surge of culture and storytelling.Named after the broad-leaved paperbark tea tree in Gumbaynggirr language, Balawun.ga turns nature into a metaphor for raw truth-telling. Tori Ann's art practice dynamically peels back the complex layers of time, history, and identity—exactly like the shedding bark of the tea tree. Underneath those layers lie ancient, enduring ancestral stories and a framework of communal care. It is bold, it is protective, and it is a definitive celebration of cultural strength.

Corindi Beach NSW

Balcombe Estuary — Image credit: Mornington Peninsula Shire Council

Parks and Gardens

Balcombe Creek Estuary

Balcombe Creek, with its estuary, is the last unspoiled waterway entering the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay. The estuary was declared as 4 separate but adjacent reserves in 1987 and covers 44 hectares of natural bushland along the creek’s lower reaches. The Boonerwrung, the Mornington Peninsula’s traditional owners, called the Balcombe Creek area Tji’tjin’garook – the voice of frogs. A boardwalk and walking tracks run about 3.5 km through bushland along the south bank, from the estuary to the Nepean Highway, with two bridges to the north bank creating a circuit. At the highway, the track connects with walking tracks in the Briars Park.

Mount Martha VIC

Bald Hill lookout

Natural Attractions

Bald Hill lookout

Bald Hill lookout is about a 3km drive from the Hill End town centre and a great place to relax and enjoy the sunset. Be prepared for gusty winds as you travel up high to the lookout and view over the gorgeous countryside scenery of Hill End. You might want to bring some blankets to keep yourself warm in cooler months so you can stay and watch the sun set to the west. There is some seating atop the summit, so be sure to bring a hamper to enjoy a picnic with scenic views. If you’re staying at Glendora campground, this lookout is a short distance from here. And more than likely, you’ll probably see some local kangaroos.

Hill End NSW

Bald Hill Lookout, Stanwell Tops NSW — Image credit: Kramer Photography

Natural Attractions

Bald Hill Lookout - Otford

Bald Hill lookout offers expansive views south towards Wollongong and is internationally known as a major hang-gliding point. Overlooking the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge which extends along the Grand Pacific Drive a 140-kilometre award-winning coastal drive beginning 45 minutes south of Sydney in the Royal National Park. The first of three missing links in the Great Southern Walk has been completed, with a new one-kilometre track featuring more than 400 sandstone steps linking the bush to the beach. This newly opened section from Bald Hill to Stanwell Park connects the Royal National Park to the Illawarra Escarpment State Conservation Area. It was on the beach below Bald Hill that Lawrence Hargrave, an Australian pioneer of flight, made a successful flight on 12 November 1894. A memorial cairn dedicated to him has been erected at the peak of the hill. Flying High Café is situated within the car park and offers an array of takeaway options.

Otford NSW

Bald Hill tourist mine

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Bald Hill tourist mine

Bald Hill mine is closed. Visitors and school groups will not be able to take a guided tour in 2026. Experience the underground world of a goldminer at Bald Hill tourist mine. A short walk or drive from Hill End, this guided tour is ideal for families and school groups. Bald Hill tourist mine offers a unique opportunity to step into an original 1870s mine shaft and experience the subterranean world of a colonial gold miner. It's easily accessible by car on the way to Beaufoy Merlin lookout, or just a short 30-minute walk along Bald Hill walking track, from the township of Hill End. It's a fantastic day trip or family excursion, and guided tours are very popular with school groups. A guided tour offers insights into the life and work of miners during the gold rush and a great introduction to the history of Hill End. You'll see demonstrations of hammer and tap mining techniques and walk down original mine shafts. Looking down the 80 metre tunnel, you can just imagine what life was like for the miners underground. If you're feeling adventurous, choose to climb the 30 metre ladder to exit via the ventilation shaft.

Hill End NSW

Wallaby — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Bald Hill Walk - Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park

Bald Hill provides spectacular views overlooking Murray Lagoon and is an ideal spot to observe a variety of wetland birds as they feed from the lagoon below. In the distance the visitor can see the dense bush and impressive sand-dunes of the Cape Gantheaume Wilderness Protection Area to the south. Bald Hill can be accessed via the Bald Hill Walk from Seagers Road, 2 km from Murray Lagoon park headquarters, Cape Gantheaume Conservation Park. Bald Hill can also be accessed via the Curley Creek Hike from Curley Creek, 6 km from the headquarters or 4 km from the South Coast Road off Seagers Road. Note: walking trail subject to flooding in winter months.

Macgillivray SA

Bald Hill Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: John Spencer.

Natural Attractions

Bald Hill Walking Track

Bald Hill walking track is an easy walk that meanders through open woodlands, past the historic relics of old mine workings. Situated in Hill End Historic Site, this scenic loop walk begins on Reef Street and offers an insight into the working conditions of the miners. Along the way, you’ll pass the remains of old mines, stamper batteries and dams. For a longer walk, choose to combine it with a Hill End village tour. If you want to experience what life was like underground for the miners, why not go on a tour of the nearby Bald Hill Mine? In spring, the bush is a blaze of colour, with native plant life as well as fruit trees in flower. If you enjoy birdwatching, look out for the bright colours of king parrots, rosellas, grass parrots, finches and wrens darting about in the bush.

Hill End NSW

Reef Keppel Islands — Image credit: Capricorn Enterprise

Natural Attractions

Bald Rock Dive Site

Bald Rock is located at the eastern end of Great Keppel Island, off Yeppoon, and is a great spot for smaller marine life. The rocky reef around Bald Rock varies in depth from 6 metres to 15 metres, and divers will find plenty of gutters, ledges and small caves to explore. With about 47 coral species, Bald Rock is one of the dive sites with relatively high diversity of corals. This site has a good coverage of hard corals, but divers will also see pretty gorgonians, spikey soft corals and sponges. While larger species like wobbegongs, stingrays and batfish can be seen, Bald Rock is a good spot to look for smaller critters. Nudibranchs are common, including large Spanish dancers. These colourful sea slugs come in such a wide variety of colours that they provide endless opportunities to underwater photographers. Also look out for flatworms, cuttlefish, octopus, pipefish, boxfish, crabs, shrimps, scorpionfish, lionfish and hawkfish. It is accessible only when conditions are calm enough to access the eastern side of Great Keppel Island. On the eastern tip, where the water is deeper, divers will start to see sea whips on the sand at the edges of the reef.

The Keppels QLD

Bald Rock National Park — Image credit: DPIE

National Parks and Reserves

Bald Rock National Park

Whether you're planning a day trip from Tenterfield, or a short vacation from Brisbane, it's well worth visiting Bald Rock National Park. From Bald Rock picnic area, follow the Border Link trail to the base of Bald Rock, where you'll pass through eucalyptus, mountain gum and New England blackbutt. The trail leads to the NSW-Queensland border, and there are tremendous views of Girraween National Park, Queensland, along the way. Bald Rock picnic area has gas barbecues and picnic tables where you can while away the hours. And as it's the only established picnic area in Bald Rock National Park, with plenty of shaded spots to escape the heat, it's a popular place to visit in summer.

Carrolls Creek NSW

Bald Rock Summit Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Paul Foley

Natural Attractions

Bald Rock Summit Walking Track

A short drive from Tenterfield, Bald Rock Summit walking track meanders through tranquil bush setting up to the summit of the water-streaked dome Bald Rock, which is the largest exposed granite rock in Australia. Starting from Bald Rock picnic area, this walking track offer two routes – Bungoona walk and Rockface walk. Bungoona walk is a medium difficulty gravel walking track that gradually climbs through granite boulders and tors to the summit of Bald Rock. The Rockface walk is a hard walk, and as the name suggests, steeply climbs the rockface of Bald Rock. Follow white dots defining the best route to the summit to Bald Rock.

Boonoo Boonoo NSW

Bald Rock Trig lookout

Natural Attractions

Bald Rock Trig lookout

Once you've climbed Bald Rock Summit walk and conquered the largest granite dome in the Southern Hemisphere, you'll want to stop and enjoy some stunning vistas. This 1277 metre vantage point offers sweeping views to the west across a boulder-strewn landscape to Queensland. To the east you'll drink in views of NSW's Richmond Range.

Carrolls Creek NSW

Baldivis Children's Forest — Image credit: City of Rockingham

Natural Attractions

Baldivis Children's Forest

Baldivis Children's Forest is a unique public reserve of 49 acres located approximately 50 kilometres south of Perth. Baldivis Children's Forest is more than just a playground - it's a place where children can engage with the natural world through interactive learning stations and hands-on activities. From climbing ropes to tree houses, the forest's natural playground encourages outdoor play and fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity. Throughout the year, the forest hosts community events and educational programs that promote environmental awareness and conservation. Guided walks, storytelling sessions, and workshops provide opportunities for families to connect with nature and learn about the importance of preserving natural habitats. Visitors are encouraged to pack a picnic and spend the day exploring the forest or participate in scheduled activities.

Baldivis WA

Baldwin Swamp — Image credit: TEQ

Natural Attractions

Baldwin Swamp Environmental Park

Known as Bundaberg's own "Kakadu", Baldwin Swamp is home to many species of birdlife and wildlife. Wander the peaceful trails beneath fragrant eucalypt trees and enjoy the tranquillity of this beautiful wetland environment. The wetlands provide an important roosting, breeding and feeding habitat for thousands of waterbirds. Baldwin Swamp is an ideal destination for walking or cycling, with pathways winding through forests and across waterways. On the western side of the environmental park, you'll find the Lake Ellen Heritage Hub. With plenty of shady picnic spots, Baldwin Swamp is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings.

Bundaberg East QLD

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