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Soak in the artesian waters of the Blackall Aquatic Centre — Image credit: Visit Blackall Tambo

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blackall Artesian Aquatic Centre

Relax, recharge and experience the soothing benefits of naturally heated artesian water at the Blackall Artesian Aquatic Centre. A favourite stop for visitors travelling through Outback Queensland, the centre features a therapeutic artesian spa heated naturally to between 36 and 40 degrees Celsius, providing the perfect place to unwind after a day of exploring. With easy walk-in access, visitors of all ages and abilities can enjoy the restorative mineral-rich waters. For those seeking a more active experience, the facility also includes a 50-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool, making it ideal for both recreational swimming and fitness. The centre offers modern amenities including accessible change rooms, hot showers, toilets and a kiosk serving refreshments and light snacks. Whether you're cooling off in summer, warming up in the artesian spa during winter, or simply taking a break from the road, the Blackall Artesian Aquatic Centre provides a welcoming oasis in the heart of the outback. A visit to Blackall isn't complete without experiencing one of the region's most popular recreational attractions and the relaxing comfort of its artesian waters.

Blackall QLD

Grave site of Roy Dunne

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Blackall Cemetery

The Blackall Cemetery, established in the late 1800s, serves as a historical site that honors the pioneering spirit of the region. It is the final resting place of notable figures such as legendary shearer Jack Howe and local heroes Roy Dunne and Annie (Granny) Harlow. Jack Howe is celebrated for setting two remarkable shearing records at Alice Downs, Blackall, in 1892. His extraordinary achievement of 321 sheep shorn in 7 hours and 40 minutes with blade shears remains unbeaten to this day. Roy Dunne gained recognition for a different kind of feat, setting a record by leaping over a 3-foot-6-inch jump on his goat, Nugget, showcasing the unique and adventurous spirit of the outback. Annie (Granny) Harlow was a beloved midwife who served the community of Blackall for many years. Her contributions to the region were significant, earning her recognition as an Unsung Hero at the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre in Longreach. The Blackall Cemetery is a serene and meaningful place to visit, offering a glimpse into the lives of those who helped shape the history and character of Blackall and the surrounding outback.

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Blackall Golf Club

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blackall Golf Club

Blackall Golf Club is a standout in Queensland's outback golf scene — a friendly, community-focused club where every round feels like a country adventure. With dry fairways, iconic sand greens, and vast open landscapes, it delivers a uniquely Australian golf experience that's both relaxed and memorable. As a proud host of the Outback Queensland Masters in 2021 and 2025, Blackall has welcomed road-tripping golfers from across the country. These events showcased the town's spirit, the club's character, and the warmth of the locals who make it all happen. The course itself is open, honest, and full of charm. Sand greens test your short game, and wildlife like kangaroos often join you on the fairways. It's the kind of place where laughs and great shots matter more than your scorecard. After the game, the clubhouse offers a true outback welcome. Visitors are invited to relax with a cold drink, swap stories, or join in a local comp or casual barbecue. It's here that the club's heart shines — in the conversations, the connections, and the genuine hospitality. Whether you're chasing the Outback Queensland Masters trail or passing through, Blackall Golf Club promises a golf experience filled with character, camaraderie, and that special country charm that keeps people coming back.

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The Blackall Historical Woolscour main building and the bore which provided the heated water.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blackall Historical Woolscour

When you visit the Blackall Historical Woolscour your will be amazed to observe the working wool scouring (cleaning) machinery that was commissioned over 115 years ago. The slow rotation of the old sprockets and loose chains driving the strange finger like claws that would slowly pull the wool through the cleaning tanks. The specially engineered drying process which incorporated the heat from the steam without the moisture in a multi level drying machine at the end of the scouring line. The Blackall Historical Woolscour operated from 1908 until it closed in 1978 and played a large part in the lives of many Blackall families. In 2002 the community restored the complex as a cultural tourism facility. The community has created a unique heritage experience for visitors that is informative and educational. Volunteers provide a friendly atmosphere of welcome that ensures the Woolscour is one of the best authentic experiences in the region, acknowledged as one of Australia's best industrial heritage sites. The machinery is fully operational and there are tours every day from March to the end of October.

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Blackall Saleyards Visitor Experience

Agritourism

Blackall Saleyards Visitor Experience

Experience the sights, sounds and atmosphere of a working cattle sale in the heart of Queensland beef country at the Blackall Saleyards. Operating since the 1970s, the Blackall Saleyards have grown to become one of western Queensland's major cattle selling centres, attracting livestock from across northern and far western regions. More than 120,000 head of cattle pass through the facility each year, making it an important part of the region's agricultural story. Visitors can witness a live cattle sale from the purpose-built viewing platform, offering a unique elevated perspective at the same height as the auctioneers. Watch as cattle are drafted, weighed and sold during a fast-paced auction and gain insight into the people, processes and industry that help drive Australia's beef sector. Guided tours are available on Thursday mornings when sales are scheduled, providing an opportunity to learn about the saleyards, the auction process and the role agriculture continues to play in Outback Queensland. On-site facilities include a canteen serving breakfast and refreshments on sale days, shaded seating areas and convenient parking. Whether you're interested in agriculture, regional history or authentic Outback experiences, the Blackall Saleyards offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of Queensland's most important rural industries.

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Our beautiful store — Image credit: Nici Palmer

Shopping and Markets

Blackbird Corner

A small gift store that sells Australian handmade wares (much of it designed and/or made in NSW) and Newcastle-themed souvenirs. The people behind the counter, Nici and Sean, own the shop and are contributors to the range of unique items that you will not find elsewhere in their beautiful city.

Cooks Hill NSW

Blackbutt Forests Reserve — Image credit: Destination Shellharbour

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt Forest Reserve

Experience the beauty of Blackbutt Forest Reserve, a family-friendly bushland retreat nestled in Shellharbour. Spanning 250 acres, this treasured reserve protects the last significant remnant of coastal plain forest in the Illawarra region. Explore peaceful walking trails, spot native birdlife around the scenic Blackbutt Dam, and immerse yourself in nature at your own pace. With spacious picnic areas, BBQ facilities, and a playground for the kids, it's the ideal spot for relaxed family outings. Leashed dogs are welcome too – so everyone can enjoy the adventure. Reconnect with nature and make lasting memories at Blackbutt Forest Reserve.

Shellharbour NSW

Blackbutt lookout picnic area

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt lookout picnic area

While visiting Border Ranges National Park be sure to stop by Blackbutt lookout picnic area to enjoy a dramatic vista across a spectacular geological formation. This popular picnic spot sits on the Tweed Caldera escarpment edge, with a lookout platform offering incredible views out over Wollumbin-Mount Warning and the whole Tweed Valley from the edge of the Tweed Caldera escarpment. Tweed Caldera is one of the biggest erosion calderas in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest in the world. It's also one of the few places on earth where the erosion process can be seen all the way down to the underlying pre-volcanic sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, providing geology enthusiasts with a wonderful opportunity to test their knowledge of geological processes. Take a virtual tour of Blackbutt lookout picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Border Ranges NSW

Blackbutt picnic area

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt picnic area

Located near the northern end of Crowdy Bay National Park, just down from Dunbogan Beach, Blackbutt picnic area is a place full of surprises. Enter through a maze of sentry-like blackbutt and clumping banksia to find yourself in a grassy glade. It's just right for rolling out the rug and breaking open the picnic hamper. There's also plenty of room at the picnic area for the kids to play and adults to relax. Remember to take your swimmers or frisbee with you as the beach is just a short walk from the picnic area. Take a virtual tour of Blackbutt picnic area captured with Google Street View Trekker.

Diamond Head NSW

Koala exhbit — Image credit: Blackbutt Reserve

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt Reserve

Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land, six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs. Blackbutt Reserve is an undulating natural environment consisting of peaceful picnic settings with electric barbecues, open spaces, nature trails, and a diverse range of habitats and ecosystems. It also features wildlife exhibits that are modern, and spacious and allows close viewing of the animals, including koalas, wombats, native birds, emus and kangaroos. There is a range of wildlife feeding and reptile shows at Blackbutt Reserve, please check the website for the most up-to-date information. Visit the newly constructed cafe for a coffee amongst the trees.

Kotara NSW

Blackbutt walking track

Natural Attractions

Blackbutt walking track

Watch the ever-changing landscape as you tackle Blackbutt walking track in Dorrigo National Park. This challenging hike has a couple of steep climbs that will really get your heart racing. Winding through lush rainforest, along Endiandra Creek, it follows the escarpment offering breathtaking views towards Dorrigo plateau. Don’t forget your camera because you’ll want to capture images of beautiful Callicoma and Casuarina Falls, as well as the majestic rainforest trees. Before or after your walk, enjoy the serenity of Never Never picnic area. At the end of the walk, either return the same way or take the easier option and follow Dome Road back to the carpark. Round off your visit with a tasty treat at Dorrigo Rainforest Centre.

Never Never NSW

If we can teach a Dog we can teach you!!!

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blackdog Surfing Surf School

Blackdog Surfing is a family-owned company that has a licence to teach surfing on the beautiful beaches of Byron Bay. Byron Bay has the best learn to surf waves in Australia and is also suitable for all levels of surfers. Blackdog Surfing guarantees you will stand up on your first lesson or come again free! Everything you will need to go surfing is provided, all you have to bring are swimmers, a towel plus a smile. They have a group and private Surf Lessons. Their group lessons are for ages 12yrs and up!

Byron Bay NSW

Escarpment, Blackdown Tableland National Park — Image credit: TEQ

Natural Attractions

Blackdown Tableland National Park

Discover deep gorges, spectacular lookouts and scenic waterfalls in Blackdown Tableland National Park, the traditional home of the Ghungalu people. Best accessed by 4WD, explore several walking tracks throughout the park and encounter the unusual plant communities that thrive in the cooler, elevated climate. Catch your breath from scenic lookouts and be amazed by ancient relics from the past. Pitch your tent in the Munall camping area for a night or two, with a quiet and shady bush setting close to walking tracks. Discover plants and animals that are found nowhere else including Blackdown stringybark, red bottlebrush, the Blackdown 'monster' (an underground cricket) and a Christmas beetle. Remember to book your camp site well in advance if you're planning your trip during the school holidays.

Dingo QLD

Blackheath Lookouts Driving Route — Image credit: Photo: Steve Alton

Natural Attractions

Blackheath Lookouts Driving Route

For some of the most awe-inspiring mountain, valley and waterfall views in the state, you can’t miss this driving route, taking in an amazing cluster of Blackheath lookouts. A brilliant introduction to the spectacular western region of Blue Mountains National Park, it’s a hassle-free driving tour for keen photography buffs and visitors of all ages. From Anvil Rock lookout and Wind Eroded Cave, you can gaze across to Grosse Gorge and Mount Banks, while Perrys lookdown offers impressive views of Mount Hay. At accessible Govetts Leap, admire the tallest single drop waterfall in the park, while Evans lookout offers big valley views. On the western side of Blackheath, Hargraves and Mount Blackheath lookouts offer extensive views from Shipley Plateau. You might even see hang gliders gracefully surfing the skies on the westerlies. Choose your spot to unpack the picnic hamper and enjoy a relaxing lunch with million dollar views from any one of the vantage points. For more information, drop into Blue Mountains Heritage Centre.

Blackheath NSW

Blacks Beach — Image credit: MIT

Natural Attractions

Blacks Beach

Blacks Beach stretches approximately six kilometres along Mackay's Northern Beaches, Blacks Beach is the region's longest continuous beach and a popular destination for locals and visitors seeking a relaxing coastal escape. Located just 15 minutes north of Mackay's city centre, the beach is easily accessible via Mackay Bucasia Road, with entry points from both Coral Drive and Bourke Street. Visitors can enjoy a range of facilities, including picnic areas, barbecues, playgrounds and public amenities, making it an ideal spot for a family day out. The expansive shoreline provides plenty of space for beach walks, sandcastle building and simply soaking up the stunning ocean views. Blacks Beach is also home to a variety of beachfront accommodation options, from caravan and camping sites to self-contained apartments, motels and resorts. Wake each morning to the soothing sound of waves gently rolling onto the shore and experience the laid-back charm of Mackay's northern coastline. A favourite among walkers, the beach is pet-friendly, allowing visitors to enjoy the scenic foreshore with their furry companions. Please note that pets must remain on a lead and under control at all times. Fishing enthusiasts can cast a line directly from the beach, with bream and whiting commonly caught along the shoreline. For excellent fishing opportunities, head to the southern end near the mouth of McCreadys Creek, a well-known local fishing spot.

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Discovering Blacksmiths Beach — Image credit: Lake Macquarie Tourism

Natural Attractions

Blacksmiths Beach

Blacksmiths Beach is a beautiful, family‑friendly stretch of golden sand at the southern end of Lake Macquarie's nine‑mile coastline. Enjoy safe, patrolled swimming during the warmer months (September - April), stroll or fish off the scenic Swansea Channel break wall, or relax in the shaded picnic areas near the Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club. The beach offers convenient facilities including toilets, showers, ample free parking, picnic tables, barbeques, a nearby playground, and easy access to a takeaway shop just across the road, making it the perfect spot for a carefree coastal day out. If you have children or want a shallow calm swim spot, walk around to the tidal Granny's Pool. If you have a four-wheel drive, vehicles are permitted within Belmont Wetlands State Park for 4WD Access to Nine Mile Beach. Permits are only available online. The beach features accessible parking, toilets (MLAK), a ramp, and beach wheelchairs available during patrol season.

Blacksmiths NSW

Blacktown Aquatic Centre

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blacktown Aquatic Centre

With two 50 metre pools, Blacktown Aquatic Centre, is used for various activities such as lap swimming, learn-to-swim, fitness classes, a great fully equipped gym and recreational swimming. Blacktown Aquatic Centre also offers child minding facilities at its creche, so parents have a safe place to leave their children while using the centre's facilities.

Blacktown NSW

Max Webber Library

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Blacktown City Libraries

Blacktown City Libraries is made up of five branches that spread across the Blacktown LGA in Western Sydney. They have locations in Blacktown, Stanhope Gardens, Riverstone, Lalor Park and Mount Druitt. All locations offer free wifi, photocopying facilities, free children's activities including Baby Rhyme Time, computers for use and of course, books. Justice of the Peace services are available at some branches.

Blacktown NSW

Blacktown International Sportspark

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blacktown International Sportspark

Developed as a major playing and training venue for athletics, baseball and softball for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, Blacktown International Sportspark has continued to grow and develop, welcoming AFL, cricket and soccer to the 'family' over the past 25 plus years. Owned by Blacktown City Council and managed by Blacktown Venue Management Ltd, the venue is utilised by a range of elite sporting groups including the Sydney Blue Sox Australian Baseball League team and the Western Sydney Wanderers FC who are based at the venue. The Sportspark hosts 3700 events which attract half a million visitors each year.

Rooty Hill NSW

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope

Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope is Blacktown City Council's flagship leisure facility located in Stanhope Garden. The Leisure Centre boasts a range of facilities including an aquatic hall with wave pool, spa, steam & sauna, a programme pool and a 25 metre indoor pool for those interested in fitness classes, swimming classes and/or general lap swimming. The Centre also includes a fully equipped gym with cardio and weight machines, as well as fitness studios that offer programs including group fitness, aqua and spin classes. There is also a crèche onsite. The onsite stadium consists of four indoor courts which are multi-use for a variety of sports. Outside, the adjoining Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope, is a 16-court tennis facility, which boasts spectator seating, change room facilities, LED lighting, administration and tournament office, function and meeting rooms, children's play area with tennis rebound walls and additional car parking.

Stanhope Gardens NSW

Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope

Experience the premier tennis destination in NSW at Blacktown Tennis Centre Stanhope, featuring 16 Plexi-cushion courts, grandstand seating, and multi-sport courts. Enjoy top-tier amenities, including LED lighting, an administration office, function rooms, modern change facilities, and a children's play area. Whether playing, watching, or hosting, our centre has everything you need for an exceptional experience!

Stanhope Gardens NSW

Blackwattle Alpaca Farm

Agritourism

Blackwattle Alpaca Farm

Blackwattle Alpaca Farm is a working alpaca farm located in the lovely rural township of Murrumbateman. They are a working alpaca farm with a herd of around 60 alpacas, many of them breeding females. Behind the scenes, they focus on breeding for quality fleece used in fibre processing—something visitors love learning about while meeting the herd. Their farm is located only 25 minutes from Canberra, making it an ideal location for a day trip with family and friends! Their farm offers picturesque views and is in a unique location to learn about alpacas, their luxury fibre and the beautiful products they produce. They have a welcoming farm shop, filled with a range of alpaca yarn and a wide selection of alpaca and llama-inspired gifts, and a cafe serving tea, coffee, cold drinks, sweet treats toasted sandwiches and cheese grazing platters. They also offer picnics on their farm, catered from their cafe. To meet their alpacas and llamas, or to book a picnic, guests need to book a tour. Visit their alpaca farm and learn about alpacas and farm life. They hope to see you soon at Blackwattle Alpaca Farm!

Murrumbateman NSW

Blackwattle Bay Park

Parks and Gardens

Blackwattle Bay Park

Nestled between Rozelle Bay and Blackwattle Bay, Blackwattle Bay Park is a quiet, dog-friendly park that stretches along the Glebe foreshore. With picnic areas, barbecue facilities, and a shared walking and cycling track, Blackwattle Bay Park makes an ideal day out for the whole family. Plus, with an off-leash dog policy all year round, your four-legged friends are welcome to join in the fun. Blackwattle Bay Park includes the beautiful Glebe Foreshore Walk, which meanders along Blackwattle Bay. The park also offers stunning views of ANZAC Bridge and the city skyline; put down a picnic blanket and watch the dogs play, the sun set, and the lights of the Sydney Central Business District come to life. Sydney’s famous fish market, where some of the city’s freshest seafood is bought and sold, lies just on the other side of Blackwattle Bay. There are also plenty of restaurants, bars, and a popular weekly market just a short stroll away on Glebe Point Road.

Glebe NSW

Blackwood Forest Recreation Park — Image credit: DEW

Natural Attractions

Blackwood Forest Recreation Park

This small forested recreation park provides valuable open-space in a suburban setting. The park is highly valued by the local community and is popular for walking, jogging, horse riding, mountain bike riding, and dog exercising. This recreation park is the only national park in the state in which you can exercise your dog off a lead. Please ensure your dog is under your control and be respectful of other park users.

Adelaide SA

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