The beautifully restored Barrow Creek Telegraph Station is located in Barrow Creek, set against the backdrop of the picturesque Forster ranges. This historical reserve is one of 15 telegraph stations that formed the network from Port Augusta to Port Darwin and has considerable historical value. The stone buildings were originally constructed in 1872.
An information sheet on the self guided walk is available from the Parks and Wildlife website or the Barrow Creek Pub.
Barry Falls is a hidden gem nestled in the forest near the historic gold mining town of Eldorado. This seasonal waterfall is best viewed after rainfall and is most spectacular during late winter and early spring when water runoff from the surrounding hills is at its peak. At most times of the year, the falls may be dry.
The walk to Barry Falls is approximately one kilometre return and begins from a small car park on Warbler Track off Neioffs Road. The track is clearly marked and climbs gently to the falls, making it a pleasant short walk for nature lovers.
Situated on a tributary of Reedy Creek, Barry Falls offers a peaceful nature experience for those exploring the Eldorado region.
Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve, just off the south coast near Narooma, offers the chance to experience a spectacular wildlife wonderland. Choose a day trip or indulge your inner mariner and stay in historic lighthouse accommodation. Any way you experience it, the incredible heritage, wildlife and breathtaking island views could keep you coming back.
Visit from late winter to early December to see hundreds of seals lazing on the rocks, or bring your binoculars for a spot of birdwatching. More than 90 bird species have been seen on the island and 19 of them nest over summer. During spring, you're likely to see whales frolicking in the water on their annual southern migration. Their knowledgeable tour guides will be on hand to answer all your questions.
If you're after an unforgettable experience, why not stay overnight in either of the two lovingly-restored lighthouse keeper's cottages? Indulge in a weekend escape with a difference in unique heritage quarters amid spectacular surroundings.
Barwang Wines offers a relaxed and authentic wine-tasting experience in the rolling countryside between Harden-Murrumburrah and Young. Visitors can sample a range of award-winning wines while overlooking the vines that produce them.
Set on a working farm with sheep, cattle and crops, the vineyard reflects a genuine connection to the land. The soils are deep red, decomposed granite clays infused with basalt, creating ideal conditions for producing premium wine.
Guests can enjoy a guided tasting and learn about the history of Barwang Wines, one of the first vineyards established in the region. The setting blends rural charm with winemaking tradition, offering sweeping views across the vineyard and surrounding farmland. Barwang Wines invites visitors to slow down, savour the flavours and experience the beauty of the Hilltops wine region.
Mooloolaba has many wonderful dive sites, but the most spectacular dive site on this part of the Sunshine Coast would have to be the Barwon Banks. Located 22 nautical miles offshore, conditions have to be perfect to visit this rocky reef that rises from 50 metres to 22 metres. A dive for experienced divers only, the rocky reef at Barwon Banks is riddled with caves, ledges, bommies and gutters.
Decorating this varied terrain are black coral trees, soft corals, gorgonians and sea whips. While a good collection of reef fish and invertebrate species reside on this reef, this is a site to look for the big stuff. Schooling pelagic fish gather at Barwon Banks, with masses of barracuda, trevally, rainbow runners and batfish swarming around divers. This is a good location to see turtles, stingrays, eagle rays, wobbegongs, gropers, leopard sharks and larger shark species, with both bronze whalers and tiger sharks common.
Located near the mouth of the Barwon River, Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary protects 17 hectares of reef and sea life. Featuring a diversity of habitats in a small area, it makes an excellent spot for learning about local marine life by exploring the rock platforms and beaches on an organised or self-guided tour.
It is also a great place for snorkelling and diving to discover a fascinating and complex underwater world featuring feather stars and barnacles, sea slugs, rays and small sharks, and schools of fish living amongst the kelp forests, sandstone arches, and colourful sponge gardens.
Back on the shore enjoy bird watching and rock pool rambling, or simply take a walk around the Bluff and along Thirteenth Beach for stunning views over the sanctuary, Bass Strait, and glimpses of the kelp forests rising from submerged sections of the reef.
Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Sea Country of the Wadawurrung Peoples.
Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit Emergency Victoria's website.
The only survivor of a fashionable and picturesque mid-nineteenth century villa built along the Barwon River in Geelong.
With the Barwon River as the vista, the house was built for successful merchant and banker Jonathon Porter O'Brien and his wife Ann.
They filled their Gothic Revival style home with elegant and modern furnishings. Today you can see these recreated interiors, including many decorative and domestic objects from the late 1850s, including a rare Minton ceramic chandelier.
The cellar was stocked with wine and spirits, the conservatory filled with plants, sculptures, a collection of coral and two canaries in brass cages. The couple kept an extensive library which featured a Cyclopaedia of Medicine and Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
The O'Briens lived in the house for only a year but, over 170 years later, the villa's unique features continue to reflect the lifestyle of the 1850s and the prosperous merchants of Geelong, whose wealth grew after the discovery of gold in the Colony.
Visit the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) website to check opening hours when planning your visit.
Barwon Park is an imposing bluestone mansion set in a sweeping rural landscape.
When pastoralist Thomas Austin and his wife Elizabeth entertained the Duke of Edinburgh, who was the second in line to the British throne, it became obvious that grander accommodations were required. They decided to build a new house. H.R.H. Prince Alfred visited Victoria two more times, but the house, unfortunately, remained unfinished.
Built between 1869 – 1871, the Austin's owned one of the largest homesteads in the Western District. The lavish 42 room mansion was built of basalt and decorated with a unique cast iron verandah and balcony.
Thomas Austin died just eight months after the house was completed, but Elizabeth lived at Barwon Park for many years and became a noted philanthropist, founding the Austin Hospital and Austin Homes, Geelong. The house then passed into the hands of the Batson family who later bequeathed it to the National Trust.
Barwon Park continues to impress visitors with its magnificent entrance hall and pink and white interiors. On open days, tours run hourly: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm (last tour), led by National Trust Guides. Entry to the Mansion is by guided tour only.
The extensive grounds also offer plenty of space to enjoy a picnic with family and friends.
Please visit their website for the updated opening hours.
The Barwon River winds through Walgett, offering a true taste of Outback New South Wales. This mighty waterway, part of the Murray–Darling Basin, is a lifeline for the region and a favourite spot for locals and travellers alike.
Fishing enthusiasts love casting a line for yellow belly, Murray cod, and European carp. The river's quiet banks provide plenty of space to settle in and enjoy a relaxing day by the water. For paddlers, the Barwon is a paradise. Its gentle stretches and sweeping curves create the perfect backdrop for kayaking and canoeing adventures.
The name "barwon" is derived from the Australian Aboriginal words of barwum or bawon, meaning great, wide, awful river of muddy water; and also baawan, a Ngiyambaa name for both the Barwon and Darling rivers. Stories, traditions, and livelihoods remain closely connected to its flows and tributaries.
Easy access points make it simple to explore. Boat ramps at Walgett and Collarenebri provide entry for fishing boats, kayaks, and canoes. Visitors can enjoy the simple pleasure of being on the water, watching birdlife, and experiencing the river at their own pace.
The Barwon River in Walgett is more than just a waterway. It's a place to fish, paddle, connect, and discover the spirit of the Outback.
Basil Bay is Keswick Island's prime swimming beach.
Basil Bay is located on the western side of Keswick Island, it boasts crystal clear water at high tide, crisp white sand and gentle shade trees - making Basil Bay the idyllic spot to enjoy your quintessential island adventure, whilst visiting the Mackay Region.
Basil Bay is popular with swimmers, snorkellers and walkers. Beginner scuba divers also use the protected waters for introductory dives.
At low tide, the fringing reef makes an appearance, which is popular for beachcombers, who enjoy the opportunity to visit the neighbouring Arthur Bay on foot.
The Basil Bay Hut facility provides visitors with barbecue facilities and picnic tables, a toilet, change room and beach shower.
The area is easily accessible on foot or by golf buggy.
Basil Bay is a perfect place to relax with family and friends.
The Basil Sellers Exhibition Centre, known as The Bas, is Eurobodalla’s premier exhibition space in Moruya, New South Wales. Owned by the Eurobodalla Shire Council, The Bas is named after philanthropist Basil Sellers AM, who has significantly contributed to the arts, sports, and community development.
The Bas is celebrated for its diverse exhibition program, showcasing contemporary art forms like painting, sculpture, digital media, and installations. It provides a platform for both emerging and established artists, with exhibitions designed to engage and inspire audiences.
A highlight is the prestigious Basil Sellers Art Prize, a biennial award with a prize pool exceeding AUD50,000, attracting talented artists from across Australia. The Bas also hosts various workshops, artist talks, and educational programs, including the popular Bas Kids program and the Little Sellers Art Prize.
Additionally, The Bas is a hub for cultural events, hosting performances, film screenings, and community gatherings. Supported by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, along with generous donors and sponsors, The Bas continues to thrive as a cultural landmark.
The Bas acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, the Yuin people, and pays respect to Elders past, present, and emerging.
Basilea Farm is a lush herbal haven in the heart of Moreton Bay, just north of Brisbane.
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colours and flavours of herbs and edible flowers at Basilea Farm. Enjoy a cuppa and meet Sarah, the passionate owner and grower of this second-generation family farm. She's excited to welcome you into the Basilea Farm family.
Sarah will share her inspiring story of peri-urban backyard farming using spray-free, sustainable soil-less practices. Learn about culinary herbs, gourmet leafy greens, and edible flowers grown for some of Brisbane's most prestigious chefs and venues.
Prepare for an immersive experience at Basilea Farm. Your visit will be filled with hands-on learning, farm-fresh tastings, and a culinary demonstration. Located in Burpengary, this hidden gem offers a unique blend of education and culinary delight. It's an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and food enthusiasts seeking a deeper connection with their food.
With over 800 Aboriginal sites recorded across Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, each one is a visible reminder of the rich Aboriginal heritage of the region. Basin Aboriginal art site is one of the best examples of rock engravings in this area.
This significant site found along The Basin track is best viewed in the early morning or late afternoon, when the shadows give an edge to the faint, yet impressive engravings. Here, you'll make out the outlines of animals and human figures. After exploring the extensive range of engravings, continue along the walking track to The Basin picnic area and enjoy a swim.
There are further examples of Aboriginal heritage, with axe grinding grooves and rock paintings and stencils within the park. Middens are also found near rock caves and shelters and contain shells, tools and animal bones.
Take a virtual tour of Basin Aboriginal art site captured with Google Street View Trekker.
This fascinating and challenging walk takes you through several different vegetation communities, deep gullies and ridges and then onto a plateau where you can look to the east towards Grenfell. You’ll be surrounded by white box, Blakely’s red gum, grey box and fuzzy box. As you move up the slope, you go through heathland dominated by shrubby she-oak and then into open forest dominated by mugga ironbark and black cypress pine. The views across the surrounding farming country and along the rugged escarpment on the eastern side of the Weddin Mountains are equally breathtaking.
The walk up to Eualdrie lookout at the top of this range is an adventurous hike. Start from Ben Hall’s campground and follow a marked trail through rugged terrain to the lookout, where wonderful scenic views await. You can return the same way or keep moving on to Peregrine lookout and Holy Camp.
Up the mountain where the understorey gets thicker, smaller birds like wrens, robins and warblers can be spotted flittering among the treetops. Emus often dart in among the trees as well.
For those who really like to stretch their legs, Basin loop track is the longest walking trail in Copeland Tops. This continuation of Hidden Treasure track follows, for the northern part of its loop, historic Old Copeland Road. The track will lead you through dry rainforest to open forest that lines the ridge tops of this area. See how the vegetation changes along the way from red cedars, giant stinging trees and strangler figs in the moister, more protected sections of rainforest, to Sydney blue gums and Craven grey box in the sclerophyll forest on the more exposed and drier ridges.
There’s an abundance of birds, so take along binoculars for birdwatching. Many of the park’s animals are nocturnal, but have been known to sometimes keep odd hours. Koalas can, of course, be seen at any time dozing off high up in the fork of gum trees, so keep your eyes peeled.
Basket Swamp Falls is approximately a 40-minute drive (30 kilometres) from Tenterfield in Boonoo State Forest. These falls are a stunning part of the Basket Swamp Creek system. This system drains a large area (approximately 200 hectares) of waterlogged heath and sedge species, filtering rainfall from the tablelands into the Clarence River catchment.
Visitors can access the Falls via Basket Swamp Trail, a 10-minute drive from the Basket Swamp visitor area in Boonoo State Forest. Adjacent to Basket Swamp National Park, Basket Swamp visitor area in Boonoo State Forests offers free, rustic facilities for a picnic or short-stay camping.
Basq Spa is about creating a space for rituals of self care for mind, body and soul.
They unite the traditional skin, beauty and body experiences with high quality, scientifically formulated products that meet the sustainable expectations of today’s market.
They cater for men and women and offer a full range of beauty and spa treatments; they make the mindful choice to ensure every product they use is safe, clean, eco- friendly and proudly Australian made and owned.
The products they use and stock have been specifically selected because they embody the Basq Spa ethos, which is to provide a unique spa experience while respecting your health and their precious environment.
Their Spa treatments are thoughtfully designed to re-balance the synergy between mind and body while capturing the essence of their local region.
Bass & Burl Collective is a vibrant makers' collective in the heart of Devonport, bringing together over 40 talented Tasmanian artisans under one roof. Discover an ever-changing collection of handcrafted treasures, from jewellery, pottery and homewares to artwork, candles, timber creations, leather goods, textiles, clothing, gifts and gourmet treats.
Every purchase directly supports local makers, with each item thoughtfully designed and handmade with care. Whether you're searching for a unique souvenir, the perfect gift, or something special for your home, you'll find one-of-a-kind creations you won't see in chain stores.
With new stock arriving regularly, no two visits are ever the same. Find the stories behind the makers, celebrate Tasmanian creativity, and experience the warmth of shopping local at Bass & Burl Collective.
A must-visit destination for visitors exploring Tasmania's North West Coast.
Inspiring the next generation of explorers!
Housings one of Tasmania’s most varied collections of maritime artifacts, the museum showcases the replica Sloop Norfolk, James Kelly's whaleboat the Elizabeth, and the Admiral, the Kenneth Dickenson, the Tamar Class Melanie, the sabot Zephyr 2, rowing fours, canoes, and a tribute to solo round the would quest by Ken Gourley.
The Bass and museum also feature an extensive collection of maps and charts, photographs, paintings, logbooks, movies, diaries, and journals.
In 1798, explorers Bass and Flinders were dispatched to Van Diemens Land to ascertain if it was an island or not. Sailing with a crew of eight aboard His Majesty's Colonial Sloop Norfolk, they took shelter in the Tamar River, anchoring off what is now George Town. Explore the tale of Bass and Flinders and Tasmania’s rich Maritime History at the Bass and Flinders Maritime Museum.
The modern-day Norfolk is a close replica of the original vessel which was built on Norfolk Island. Work on the construction of the replica began in 1994 and was carried out by a group of volunteers assisting the builder.
The replica Sloop Norfolk on display here at the Bass and Flinders Museum is built from three endemic Tasmanian timbers; Huon pine (planking), Celery Top pine (keel, frames, mast, and spars), and decorated with Blackwood.
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Named after Matthew Flinders and George Bass, who sailed through Botany Bay on the Tom Thumb and discovered Port Hacking. A sandstone monument stands in commemoration at the southernmost tip of Cronulla, on the Cronulla Esplanade Walk between Salmon Haul Bay and Oak Park.
Bass and Flinders Point is a beautiful location looking out over the river mouth and across to Bundeena and Jibbon.
Experience sweeping coastal views and discover the deep cultural significance of Bass Point Reserve through the self-guided Cultural Walk. Along the trail, a series of interpretive signs share the rich history of First Nations presence in the Shellharbour region, offering insights into how the land was used and respected for thousands of years.
The walk highlights the Wodi Wodi People, part of the Dharawal Nation, who moved between Picton, Stanwell Tops, Marulan, and Nowra, camping at Bass Point during their seasonal travels. The signage explores their movement patterns, diet, tools, and the natural resources they relied on, providing a powerful connection to the land's past and its continuing cultural importance.
Today, Bass Point Reserve is listed on the Register of the Australian Heritage Commission and is recognised as one of the two most significant archaeological sites on the New South Wales coast.
Please note: The reserve will be closed during total fire bans for visitor safety.
Just south of Shellharbour Village, Bass Point Reserve spans 72 hectares of protected coastline and rare littoral rainforest.
This stunning headland is one of NSW's most important archaeological sites, listed for both its Aboriginal and European heritage. For over 17,000 years, Aboriginal people used the area as a regular campsite. You can explore this rich cultural history on the self-guided Aboriginal Indigenous Cultural Walk.
Bass Point also holds wartime significance. In May 1943, the American ship Cities Services Boston ran aground here during a storm. Four Australian soldiers died rescuing the crew. A memorial and annual service honor their bravery.
Today, Bass Point is a popular escape for nature lovers, snorkelers, and scuba divers. Bushrangers Bay, a protected Aquatic Reserve, is teeming with marine life. (Note: no fishing allowed.)
Want to explore more? Download the Tread Shellharbour app for tours and local insights.
Important: Bass Point Reserve is closed on total fire ban days for safety.
Discover the Bass Strait Maritime Museum – where history sets sail.
Step into Devonport's historic waterfront and explore the daring tales of the Bass Strait at the Bass Strait Maritime Museum. Housed in a charming 1920s Harbourmaster's cottage, this creatively curated museum brings maritime history to life with regular exhibitions, interactive exhibits, captivating ship models, local stories, and natural wonders.
Take command in our exciting new ship simulator fully relaunched in late 2024 —steer down the Mersey and test your skills on the wild Bass Strait!
Browse unique Tasmanian gifts in our shop, then relax with a coastal-inspired menu and the best coffee in town at our café.
Adventure, history, and hospitality await—welcome aboard!
Enjoy an intriguing insight into the world of bats at the multi-award winning Bat Hospital Visitor Centre. The Centre has Advanced Ecotourism accreditation and has rated #1 on Trip Advisor for attractions in this area for some years. Voted into Best of Queensland Experiences and Trip Advisor's Travellers Choice Award. Recommended on Lonely Planet and Le Guide du Routarde. Really, it is unique, the only bat sanctuary in the world with an ecotourism facility.
You will meet small insectivorous microbats, and larger fruit and nectar eating megabats like flying foxes and tube-nosed bats. The Visitor Centre experience includes a short video about the hospital, and world-class interpretive signage. Personalised tours operate daily throughout the year, but bookings are essential, either online or by phone. Tours have a maximum of 12 people, usually begin between 3 and 4 pm, last about an hour and enable you to meet the bats up close.
We are situated on five acres of landscaped gardens, and nestled in a tall eucalypt/rainforest valley just 6kms from Atherton. We also offer a great birding experience onsite as nearby Hasties Swamp is a fabulous migratory bird wetland. The Bat Hospital attracts visitors, volunteers, students and researchers from around the world, and has won numerous awards for conservation. The Director and founder received an Order of Australia award in 2023 for this work.
