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Bangalore Falls Walking Track — Image credit: Photo: Helen Clark/NSW Government

Natural Attractions

Bangalore Falls Walking Track

Bangalore Falls is a must-see destination within Bindarri National Park. These spectacular waterfalls are easily accessible, yet in a beautiful, remote location. It’s an easy 500 metre walk from the car park, and the views are outstanding all year round. Admire the views of the cascading waters and snatch glances into the Bangalore Gorge from the lookout. Wander back to the picnic area along the easy walking track. This short walk takes you past awe-inspiring grand trees that escaped the former logging activities in the park. Relax and enjoy a peaceful picnic under the trees, with the sound of the waterfalls in the distance. Look out for lyrebirds and, if you’re a keen birdwatcher, you might recognise the distinctive ‘wom-poo’ call of the wompoo fruit-dove.

Brooklana NSW

Bangalow and Ballina Remedial and Relaxation Massage — Image credit: PeopleImages

Spas and Retreats

Bangalow and Ballina Remedial and Relaxation Massage

Experience the relaxation and deep healing of therapeutic massage right in the heart of beautiful Bangalow village or the beauty that is Ballina. From gentle relaxation to deep tissue remedial, they tailor their massage to suit each person's individual needs. If you are suffering from tension, a sporting injury or just want some special time to unwind, they will ensure you walk out feeling rejuvenated, healed and deeply relaxed. Massage therapies promote balance on physical, mental, emotional and energetic levels of the body. Many of the modalities they offer can be blended within a single treatment.

Ballina NSW

Bangalow Farmers Market — Image credit: Bangalow Farmers Market

Shopping and Markets

Bangalow Farmers Market

Rise and shine with some of the best produce of the Northern Rivers at the Bangalow Farmers Market, where 38 vibrant stalls bring you everything from seasonal fruit and veggies to handmade pasta, artisan cheese, crusty bread, crunchy nuts, free-range eggs, blooming flowers and garden-ready seedlings. Meat lovers are covered too, with local producers offering a full spread of beef, lamb, pork, chicken and seafood. And yes, there's freshly brewed coffee, refreshing juice and a selection of breakfast bites to keep you fuelled while you browse. Meet the growers, makers and food producers who bring the Bangalow Farmers Markets to life each week. From long-standing local farming families to passionate small-scale producers, these are the people behind the fresh, seasonal food you love. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Bangalow NSW

Lillian Banks & Bradley Smith outside Sydney Opera House

Entertainment Venues

Bangarra Dance Theatre

Bangarra is a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. As one of Australia's leading performing arts companies, they share their culture with communities and audiences across Australia and the world. Bangarra started in 1989, but their dance technique is forged from over 65,000 years of culture, embodied by contemporary movement. Each year they premiere a new work which plays at the Sydney Opera House in June before touring the country. The company's dancers are professionally trained, dynamic artists who represent the pinnacle of Australian dance. Each has a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, from various locations across the country. Relationships with Indigenous communities are the heart of Bangarra, with their repertoire created on Country and stories gathered from respected community Elders. It's this inherent connection to the land and people that makes them unique and enjoyed by audiences from remote Australian regional centres to New York.

Dawes Point NSW

Bargerang Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Bangerang Park

No day out enjoying the playgrounds and reserves North of the Murray is finished without a stop at Bangerang Park. Centrally located at the bottom of Sanger Street in Corowa Bangerang Park features an all-abilities play system that includes a twin tower and skywalk, sand and water play, balance and agility, spin dish, swings, sculptural pieces as well as musical items. The playground is set within plantings of riparian foliage that compliments the senses. Surrounded by beautiful green grassed areas that are ideal for a picnic lazing under the shade of the trees or enjoying a barbeque cooked on the provided barbeques.

Corowa NSW

Banjo Paterson Bush Park Yeoval

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Banjo Paterson Bush Park Yeoval

Directly across the road from the Banjo Paterson Museum in Yeoval is the Banjo Paterson Bush Park. It features several sculptures and art installations rarely seen outside metro areas. Start at the exceptionally large steel hat - modelled on the lines of the Akubra Heritage Collection Banjo Paterson hat - in a garden of Australian trees and shrubs planted during a World Youth Caring For Creation conference. The park also features a six-metre tall, abstract sculpture of the head of the great English sculptor Henry Moore and weighs six tonnes. Follow the trail along the creek to view more installations and artworks, from artists and locals. Take a picnic, take a walk and enjoy the serenity of the bush park in Yeoval.

Yeoval NSW

Banjo Paterson Memorial Park — Image credit: Orange City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Banjo Paterson Memorial Park

This picturesque park marks the site of Banjo Paterson's birth on17 February 1864. At the time, the property "Narrambla" was owned by his aunt and uncle, Rose and John Templar. John Templar also operated a flour mill on this site from 1864 to 1869 - both the homestead and flour mill once stood within these grounds. A memorial to Australia's famous poet was unveiled here in 1947 and in 2003 a bust of Banjo was placed as part of the Centenary of Federation. It's an ideal stopover for lunch with lovely views, BBQs, picnic shelters, interpretive signage, toilets and plenty of off-street parking.

Orange NSW

Banjo Paterson Park — Image credit: Banjo Paterson Park

Parks and Gardens

Banjo Paterson Park

Banjo Paterson Park was acquired and constructed in 1944 as Central Park. It was then renamed in 1948 in honour of Australia's famous writer and poet, Banjo Paterson. Andrew Barton "Banjo" Paterson, was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing particularly on the rural and outback areas, including the district around Binalong, New South Wales, where he spent much of his childhood. Paterson's more notable poems include "Waltzing Matilda" "The Man from Snowy River", and "Clancy of the Overflow". When Paterson was a young boy, his family took over his uncle's farm in Illalong near Yass. A bust at the park commemorates Banjo Paterson who lived in the Yass district as a boy. The bust is a replica of the bronze original sculpted by Mrs Folks which was unveiled in Banjo Paterson Park on 2 November, 1950. The original bust is now housed at the Yass Valley Information Centre.

Yass NSW

The mud hut building is used as a kiosk / bar for guests and visitors.

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Banka Banka Mud Hut

The homestead is a single storey, rectangular building measuring about 6.9m x 10.6m with a pitched roof consisting of a timber roof frame and corrugated metal roof sheeting, mudbrick walls, concrete floors, surrounded by a 2.7m wide verandah supported by concrete posts. The building consists of three rooms, each measuring about 3.1m x 6.3m; one is used as a bar/kiosk, and the remaining two rooms are currently empty. The mudbrick homestead has substantial social value for its associations with the Wards, particularly Mrs Mary Ward, known as the `Missus of Banka Banka', who was renowned for her hospitality as well as her work with Aboriginal families and children, particularly in the area of education. Together the Wards made a substantial contribution to the development of the NT in the mining and pastoral sectors through their ownership and development of the Blue Moon mine and Banka Banka station.

Tennant Creek NT

Bankfoot House Entry

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bankfoot House

Situated in the stunning Glass House Mountains, state heritage-listed Bankfoot House was built in 1868 in time to greet the first Cobb & Co coach on its journey from Brisbane to the Gympie goldfields. It is the oldest surviving residence in the Glass House Mountains and the last surviving Cobb & Co staging post on this route. With Mt Tibrogargan as a backdrop, the property was once a lunch stop, staging post, post office and accommodation. Bankfoot House stayed in the same family for 134 years, making this property a unique and authentic heritage experience. It demonstrates the tenacity, ingenuity and adaptability of early settlers and subsequent farming generations. The precinct offers a full heritage and museum experience including the virtual reality First Nations app, films, free guided house tours, and self-guided tours of the shed and grounds. Bring a picnic, discover and enjoy. Group bookings essential. Located 15 minutes drive from Australia Zoo and 5 minutes from Glass House Mountains lookout.

Glass House Mountains QLD

Banks-Solander Track — Image credit: Photo: Andy Richards

Natural Attractions

Banks-Solander Track

Banks-Solander track highlights the important botanical value of Kamay Botany Bay National Park, near Kurnell. Many of Australia’s plants were first collected and described in the area by Cook's botanists, Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander, in 1770. The track features informative panels showcasing numerous plant types that fascinated Banks and Solander more than 240 years ago. Starting at the Kurnell Visitor Centre, this well-maintained track offers an easy 700 metre walk past eucalypts, banksias and ferns. Banks-Solander track is a self-guided walk, so you can take as long as you like to complete it. It branches off from Yena trail, so continue on if you prefer a longer walk.

Kurnell NSW

Banksia Boutique Ballina — Image credit: Banksia Boutique Ballina

Shopping and Markets

Banksia Boutique Ballina

Banksia Boutique is a small, independent store located in the heart of Ballina on the sunny New South Wales North Coast. Thoughtfully curated and full of character, the boutique celebrates quality, style and conscious living. The collection features beautifully selected fashion and lifestyle pieces for adults and little ones, designed to be loved and worn for seasons to come. Showcasing a range of Australian labels, Banksia Boutique highlights the work of talented local creatives who share a passion for sustainability, craftsmanship and timeless design. From everyday essentials to special finds, shoppers can expect a carefully considered mix of clothing and lifestyle items that feel both stylish and meaningful. Banksia Boutique is a must-visit for those seeking unique pieces with heart — supporting local makers while embracing relaxed coastal style.

Ballina NSW

Banksia Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Banksia Park

The open space, playgrounds and picnic areas of Banksia Park, within the Yarra Valley Parklands make it a popular location for visitors. The park can be accessed from Templestowe Road, Bulleen and is the perfect place for cyclists, joggers, walkers and for a breath of fresh air. The area has a picnic shelter and tables, playground, accessible toilets and drinking water. There are no litter bins on site, however coal bins are available for the disposal of cold coals only. Please take all other rubbish away for recycling or disposal. Follow the Heritage Trail and learn about our history and special significance of the Aboriginal sites, view the plentiful water fowl in the wetlands, or walk the Heidelberg Artists Trail. Organised groups of more than 50 people require a permit from Parks Victoria. In 1841, a punt was installed on the Yarra River at the site of the bridge at Banksia Park. It opened the best route between Melbourne and the Bulleen-Templestowe area enabling the earliest Europeans to settle along the rich river flats. Banksia Park was the first part of the Yarra Valley Parklands to be opened to the public in 1978. Before traveling, visit Parks Victoria's website to check for changes in park conditions which may impact your visit. Remember to stay bushfire ready using Emergency Victoria's website while in nature.

Bulleen VIC

Banksia Park — Image credit: City of Gold Coast

Parks and Gardens

Banksia Park

Banksia park is an expanse of green located next to the glistening water in Hope Island on the Northern end of the Gold Coast. The recreation park features barbecue facilities as well as picnic shelters, perfect for a day out with the family. Other facilities include a boat ramp and a jetty for fishing along with a playground for children.

Hope Island QLD

Banksia Point picnic area — Image credit: DPIE

Natural Attractions

Banksia Point picnic area

Banksia Point picnic area is a pleasant, grassy picnic area nestled in the forest. It's conveniently located near a trackhead that leads to walking opportunities out along and below the escarpment edge. From here, you can head off on Lyrebird walking track. You could also take the one hour Banksia Point circuit and return via Tree Fern Valley. This pretty picnic area is a popular place to enjoy a meal, for both bushwalkers and campers staying at the nearby cabin accommodation. There's space to kick a ball around or toss a frisbee, and a sheltered picnic spot with an elevated woodfire barbecue.

Ebor NSW

Baksie Blue Shop Front

Shopping and Markets

Banksie Blue

Nestled in the heart of Urunga, NSW, Banksie Blue is a locally owned boutique bringing high-quality, affordable fashion and cosmetics to women who want to feel confident, stylish, and completely themselves. We also specialise in makeup services and offer a beautiful range of retail cosmetics in store. Born from a desire to offer our community a beautiful, luxury shopping experience without needing to travel far, Banksie Blue has grown into a space, both in-store and online. A place where women can discover their personal style, embrace their individuality, and feel amazing in their skin at any stage of life.

Urunga NSW

Bankstown Arts Centre at night — Image credit: Liam Black, Bankstown Arts Centre

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bankstown Arts Centre

Bankstown Arts Centre (BAC) is a vibrant contemporary multi-arts organisation that advocates for diverse and accessible art with a strong focus on Canterbury-Bankstown, Western Sydney, First Nations and CALD artists. Centred on the twin pillars of social practice and placemaking, BAC develops and presents engaging multi-platform art experiences and stories that are local, global and interconnected. Core to the artistic vision is an innovative transdisciplinary, transcultural and transmedial curatorial framework. The creative programming is anchored in visual arts with hybrid elements. It will extend to include curated presentations of music, dance and literary events and intersect art with design, science and technology. Resident organisations at Bankstown Arts Centre include Urban Theatre Projects (Utp), Outloud, Bankstown Art Society, Bankstown and District Lapidary Club Inc. and Bankstown Theatre Company.

Bankstown NSW

Banshees' stage ambience — Image credit: Banshees Bar & Artspace

Entertainment Venues

Banshees Bar and Artspace

Banshees is a friendly bar and art space where you can enjoy live performances from local and touring performers from a wide variety of music genres and contemporary art exhibitions. There are also regular open mic and karaoke nights. Banshees’ quirky, colourful interior includes a whole busload of repurposed seating and an ever-changing line-up of art from emerging local artists. There is a fully stocked bar and a range of bar snacks available.

Ipswich QLD

Bar Beach

Natural Attractions

Bar Beach

Bar Beach is a suburb located in southwest Newcastle and takes its name from a rock pool formation named The Bar. Prior to the development of Bar Beach and the surrounding suburbs of Cooks Hill and Hamilton, the Australian Agricultural Company held extensive Crown land grants in the area. Bar Beach is steeped in history -the northern part of the beach is named after the American ship Susan Gilmore which suffered a shipwreck on 4 July 1884. It also has a number of heritage-listed buildings including Cooks Hill Surf Life Saving Club and Memorial, Reid Park Tennis Clubhouse and Tennis Courts, and the Empire Park Bowling Club Fence.

Bar Beach NSW

Bar Mountain circuit

Natural Attractions

Bar Mountain circuit

The easy Bar Mountain circuit is a beautiful walk that winds its way down the ridge towards the western escarpment. Starting from Bar Mountain picnic area, you’ll be walking beneath towering eucalypt giants on your way to Bar Mountain lookout. At the lookout, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Collins creek, exquisite wilderness, Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney, all part of the World Heritage-listed rainforest. Spend as long as you like taking in the views, you could even take along some lunch or a thermos for a cup of tea. When it’s time to leave, head back up to the picnic area along the ridge, past cliffs and more of that lush vegetation.

Border Ranges NSW

Bar Mountain lookout — Image credit: DPIE

Natural Attractions

Bar Mountain lookout

Part of Bar Mountain circuit, this scenic lookout sits atop an escarpment over Collins Creek, offering spectacular views of Black Hand Mountain and beyond to Mount Lindesay and Mount Barney. The lookout is located about halfway along the track, a walk of approximately one hour from Bar Mountain picnic area. As a result, it's particularly popular with keen bushwalkers and birdwatchers. Keep your eyes open for carpet pythons sunning themselves on the track, as well as lyrebirds, land mullets, and the quickly darting red-necked pademelon. The rainforest gives way to tall wet forest at the escarpment edge near the lookout, which is dominated by flooded gum and blackbutt. Below in Collins Creek, subtropical rainforest flourishes, with the bright red blooms of flame trees visible amongst the canopy in summer.

Upper Horseshoe Creek NSW

Bar Mountain picnic area

Natural Attractions

Bar Mountain picnic area

At 1140m, Bar Mountain picnic area stands at about the same elevation as the summit of Wollumbin-Mount Warning, making it the highest accessible area of Border Ranges National Park and the best place to admire the park's stands of ancient Antarctic beech trees. The picnic area is just next to Tweed Range scenic drive, a 2WD all-weather gravel car touring road, and makes for a perfect pit stop for a bite to eat. It's also a popular rest spot for keen bushwalkers, as three nearby walking tracks include Beech Glade, Falcorostrum loop walking track and Bar Mountain circuit. Birdwatchers should keep their eyes open for interesting species here, including Albert's lyrebird, regent bowerbirds, olive whistlers, marbled frogmouths and scarlet honeyeaters. Pademelons, brush turkeys and grey goshawks are often seen along Tweed Range Scenic Drive, too.

Upper Horseshoe Creek NSW

View from Bar Rock lookout — Image credit: Eurobodalla Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Bar Rock Lookout and Australia Rock

Bar Rock Lookout delivers a spectacular ocean outlook over the breakwalls and out to Barunguba Montague Island. Look the other way for sweeping views across Bar Beach and Wagonga Inlet, where a gorgeous palette of blues and greens stretches to the horizon. A steep staircase leads down to the start of the southern breakwall and Australia Rock, a hole in the rockface that, viewed from just the right angle, bears a striking resemblance to the Australian continent (minus Tasmania). There are plenty of theories about how the rock took its shape. Some say it's simply the work of thousands of years of erosion on the ancient chert and shale headland. One of the more intriguing tales claims the hole was created by accident when a ship was moored to the heads with large chains, which wore away the rock in heavy seas over time. Geologically, Australia Rock forms part of the Narooma Accretionary Complex and Chevron Folds, created by the immense pressure of the Pacific Plate colliding with the land. Take a stroll along the breakwall and you'll often spot fur seals sunbathing and relaxing on the rocks, making this a rewarding stop for nature lovers, photographers and curious explorers alike.

Narooma NSW

Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council and Keeping Place

Natural Attractions

Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council and Keeping Place

Come in and look at the local artefacts at the Baradine Local Aboriginal Land Council building. After visiting this building, take a stroll down the main street of Baradine and visit the Pilliga Discovery Centre, which will also give you opportunities to immerse yourself in the visual history of this land or just relax back and have a great country meal at the local or local cafés.

Baradine NSW

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