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Cadmans Cottage

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cadmans Cottage

Built in 1816, Cadmans Cottage is one of only a handful of Sydney buildings that remain from the first 30 years of the colony. Over the years this sandstone cottage has been a water transport headquarters, a sailors' home and a water police station, among other things. It used to be beside the water, but since the construction of Circular Quay the harbour has 'moved' 100 metres away. From March 2013 the booking and information centre at Cadmans Cottage will not be available.

The Rocks NSW

Historic Cairn Summit of Mount Caernarvon

Natural Attractions

Caernarvon Track

Caernarvon Track is the highest 4WD self-drive in the Flinders Ranges. The track is located on The Bunkers Conservation Reserve in the Northern Flinders Ranges and takes you to the summit of Mount Caernarvon (921 metres), providing spectacular 360 degree views of the Flinders Ranges and far beyond. The Bunkers Conservation Reserve is situated within the traditional lands of the Adnyamathanha Aboriginal people. Established in 2001 by the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby Preservation Association (YFRWPA), the Bunkers Conservation Reserve borders the north eastern side of the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park and takes in some of the most rugged country of the Flinders Ranges, including Loves Mine Range, The Bunkers Range and Mount Caernarvon. The Caernarvon Track provides drivers with breathtaking ascents and descents, scenic valleys, gorges and tree lined creeks while experiencing the diverse fauna, flora and geological features unique to the Ikara-Flinders Ranges. The charter of the YFRWPA is the protection of the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and to further protect the environment for future generations. All proceeds from the Caernarvon Track support the ongoing conservation programs associated with the YFRWPA. Open daily subject to the weather.

Adelaide SA

Yaama Ganu — Image credit: Yaama Ganu

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cafe Gali and Yaama Ganu Gallery Moree

Opened in March 2011, Yaama Ganu Gallery is a not-for-profit Aboriginal art gallery and café. The gallery proudly showcases consigned works by artists from the local Kamilaroi Nation, as well as Aboriginal-managed Art Centres from communities across Australia. Onsite, Café Gali serves a delightful selection of fresh, tasty meals, delicious coffee, and homemade treats. Café Gali offers both dine-in and takeaway options, and can also cater for events.

Moree NSW

Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Cahills Crossing Viewing Platform

On the western bank of the East Alligator River, this viewing area offers a safe and unforgettable way to spot estuarine (saltwater) crocodiles in their natural habitat. 3 elevated platforms and a picnic area are linked by a short rainforest walk, provide excellent vantage points over Cahills Crossing. Here the saltwater crocodile – the world's largest reptile – gather in impressive numbers to feed on mullet and barramundi as the incoming tide sweeps across the causeway into Arnhem Land. This seasonal spectacle occurs late in the dry season, during wurrkeng and kurrung, when floodplains shrink and freshwater flow from the East Alligator River slows. The best time to witness this world-class wildlife experience is July to November, peaking from September until the wet season begins. Before visiting, check tide times online or ask staff at the Bowali Visitor Centre. An entry fee is required to enter Kakadu National Park. Save time on your holiday and purchase your Kakadu park pass online before you leave home.

Kakadu NT

Cairn Curran Reservoir — Image credit: Central Goldfields Shire Council

Natural Attractions

Cairn Curran Reservoir

Cairn Curran Reservoir is one of northern Victoria's most popular inland water destinations, offering expansive views, outdoor recreation and a relaxed country atmosphere near Maryborough. Created in the mid‑20th century to support irrigation and water supply for the region, the reservoir is now valued just as highly for recreation and tourism. Set against wide open farmland and big skies, its vast shoreline creates a sense of space and tranquillity that invites visitors to slow down and unwind. The reservoir is a well‑known spot for boating, fishing and kayaking, with species such as yellowbelly, redfin and trout attracting anglers year‑round. Scenic picnic areas and informal camping spots around the shoreline make it an ideal place to spend a day, or longer, enjoying the outdoors. At sunrise and sunset, the landscape comes alive with colour, birdlife and sweeping reflections across the water. The Cairn Curran Reservoir complements nearby goldfields towns and heritage attractions, adding a nature‑based experience to the region's rich history. Whether stopping in for a peaceful picnic, casting a line, launching a boat or camping under the stars, Cairn Curran Reservoir offers visitors a refreshing lakeside escape and a compelling reason to extend their stay in the Central Goldfields.

Baringhup VIC

Cairns Aquarium Tunnel and Oceanarium. — Image credit: Cairns Aquarium and Reef Research Centre

Amusement and Theme Parks

Cairns Aquarium

Cairns Aquarium is Australia's newest and most spectacular aquarium. It is the only aquarium in the world to exclusively showcase the stunning aquatic wildlife from Tropical North Queensland's two World Heritage-listed areas – the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Journey through the waterways from freshwater rivers flowing through the rainforest, into the mangroves and finally into the depths of the Great Barrier Reef. Discover 11 amazing North Queensland ecosystems from the world's most ancient rainforest to the world's largest coral reef to discover 71 different exhibits showcasing this region's extremely rare and incredibly unique species. Experience animal presentations, habitat talks, interact with a marine touch tank and see daily shark and ray feeds. Go Behind-The-Scenes and experience hand feeding Cownose Rays on a Marine Life Encounter including a visit to see the animals being cared for at the Cairns Turtle Hospital. Aquarium by Twilight, join us for an after hours 2 hour guided tour with a wildlife educator. Complete your evening with a optional three-course dinner, against a a stunning sea life backdrop at Squire's Loft Restaurant. Night at the Aquarium, Cairns' best after-dark experience on an 1.5 hour exclusive after-hours guided night tour. Gain an understanding of nocturnal animals' behaviours in Tropical North Queensland's aquatic environments. Complete your night with an optional 2 course dinner the onsite aquatic Squire's Loft Restaurant.

Cairns City QLD

Cairns Art Gallery from Abbott St

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cairns Art Gallery

The Cairns Art Gallery is one of Australia’s leading public galleries recognised for the excellence of its programs and collections relating to the unique heritage and living culture of North Queensland in the context of the world’s tropic zone and the Asia Pacific region. The Cairns Art Gallery was established in 1995 as a not-for-profit company. It is now one of the largest public galleries in regional Queensland and is located in one of the few remaining heritage buildings in Cairns. As a major cultural destination, the Gallery presents regional, national and international art exhibitions, with a particular focus on the breadth and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art from Far North Queensland. The Gallery is nationally recognised for its ambitious program of changing exhibitions that support artistic dialogues and collaborations between visiting Australian artists, artists living and working in the Far North, and artists living and working in the world’s tropic zone. The Gallery Shop stocks a wide range of unique and exciting gifts, including jewellery, home wares, artists’ ceramics and textiles, children’s books and toys, art books, prints, cards and postcards. The Gallery and Shop are open seven days a week and entry is free.

Cairns City QLD

Cairns Bay — Image credit: MPRTB

Natural Attractions

Cairns Bay

Located between Cape Schanck and Flinders and just west of the Flinders Blowhole, this small bay is hidden from the road. The walk to the beach is approximately one kilometre and steep in parts but well worth the visit if you are fit enough for the trek back to the car. There is huge appeal in discovering a less visited beach like Cairns Bay that you will likely be only sharing with a few others. If you are lucky you may even have this beach to yourself - amazing if you love rambling along isolated beaches. The scenery from the beach is stunning and at low tide, you will be rewarded with rock pools to explore. Follow the path from the small parking bay on Boneo Road, into the Tea Tree Creek Reserve, then descend a steep track from the black basalt cliffs to the beach. These cliffs stand up to 80 metres high and the beach is mostly rocky so shoes are a good option. Swimming is not recommended at this unpatrolled beach due to large waves, strong currents and submerged rocky reefs.

Flinders VIC

Zhanjiang Friendship Garden

Parks and Gardens

Cairns Botanic Gardens

The Cairns Botanic Gardens, renowned for having one of the best exhibitions of tropical plants in Australia, is a lush paradise where you can explore the beauty of tropical plants, relax in stunning surroundings and learn about tropical flora and horticulture. The Gardens is divided into: The Flecker Gardens, Gondwana Heritage Garden, Watkins Munro Martin Conservatory, Freshwater and Saltwater Lakes, and Zhanjiang Friendship Gardens. The Flecker Gardens is the formal garden and houses several other smaller gardens. It epitomises the diversity of tropical flora that can be found across the world's tropical regions including plants from the steamy jungles of South East Asia, South America, Africa and of course Far North Queensland. The Garden is home to a broad range of plants ranging from shade giving trees and palms, exquisite orchids, bromeliads and ferns through to the bizarre beauty of insect eating pitcher plants. Once inside the Garden, visitors feel they have been transported to the Daintree. The Garden's signature trees create a green canopy guarding a plant collection that is interspersed with flowing paths and waterways, which wind their way through the leafy undergrowth. The Cairns Botanic Gardens can be found along Collins Avenue, Edge Hill and is open every day of the year. Entry is free.

Edge Hill QLD

Cairns Convention Centre — Image credit: Cairns Convention Centre

Entertainment Venues

Cairns Convention Centre

The Cairns Convention Centre is an award-winning venue located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. The Centre's offerings include a 2,330-tiered seat auditorium and a 5,000-seat arena. These spaces are perfectly suited for a variety of events, from sports and concerts to art exhibitions and large gala dinners. It can also host Conferences for up to 2,500 delegates, with various breakout and gala dinner options. It offers a 440-seat plenary, exhibition area, 500-person ballroom, multiple meeting rooms, an outdoor terrace overlooking the breathtaking Trinity Outlet. The Centre's prime location with proximity to International Cairns Airport and world-class facilities, makes it an ideal choice for any event. Managed by global venue management company, ASM Global, the Cairns Convention Centre embodies the essence of a world-class convention centres located in one of the world's most desired destinations.

Cairns QLD

Koala Experience with a wildlife keeper at Cairns Koalas & Creatures

Amusement and Theme Parks

Cairns Koalas and Creatures

Cairns Koalas and Creatures is conveniently located in the heart of Cairns, providing a family and education-focused experience through Australia's diverse landscapes. From the vibrant Great Barrier Reef, tranquil mangroves, rich woodlands, tropical rainforest to the rugged Outback, learn about the importance of protecting Australia's natural heritage. Enjoy a unique Koala Experience. Get up close and personal with these Australian icons and learn more from devoted keepers. Purchase a souvenir photo with one of the koalas to capture the enchantment. Discover the fascinating world of water through interactive exhibits that teach about the water cycle, buoyancy, flow, and the vital role water plays in the environment with the Water Science Zone.

Cairns City QLD

Cairns Lagoon

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Cairns Lagoon

The Cairns Lagoon is a popular swimming facility located along the Cairns Esplanade in the Central Business District. This 4800 square metre saltwater swimming lagoon offers an all-year-round safe swimming location. Entry to the Cairns Lagoon is free and provides excellent barbecue facilities, perfect for birthday parties or afternoon family dinners. Lifeguards are on duty while the Lagoon is open. Wheelchair access to the Lagoon is available. For assistance please ask the Lifeguards.

Cairns City QLD

Cairns Museum 1st Floor - See our Giant Nemo — Image credit: Cairns Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Cairns Museum

The Cairns Museum has amazing stories to share about living in the tropics. Stories of heat, sweat and hard work. Of cane, railways, rainforests and reefs; of White Australia, Aboriginal resistance and European isolation. Tales of tourists, hippies and local celebrations, amidst humidity, cyclones, toads, mould and mozzies. Situated in the central business district of Cairns, the air-conditioned Museum's incredible collection holds the secrets and memories of the people, places, events and changing environment of Far North Queensland. Housed in a quintessential tropical building with a traditional wraparound verandah, Cairns Museum is the coming together of old and new. Its contemporary interior, spread over three levels offers fluid spaces and modern amenities. The Cairns Museum's friendly local guides look forward to sharing their insights into Cairns' history, lifestyle and cultures with you.

Cairns City QLD

Cairns Performing Arts Centre — Image credit: Cairns Regional Council

Entertainment Venues

Cairns Performing Arts Centre

Cairns Performing Arts Centre is the beating heart of Tropical North Queensland's vibrant arts and culture scene. From major theatre shows and music concerts to more intimate local performances, The Cairns Performing Arts Centre is the venue that connects regional Queensland to national and international touring artists and companies. In 2018, Cairns Performing Arts Centre raised the curtain for its official opening, an enormous redevelopment project taking over from the much-loved Cairns Civic Centre. The new, architecturally-designed venue includes a proscenium arch theatre, complete with an orchestra pit able to accommodate an entire symphony orchestra. With 941 seats in the house, the theatre offers premium viewing regardless of where you are seated. Cairns Performing Arts Centre also houses a studio theatre, which can seat up to 400 people and can be reconfigured by the automated flooring system, enabling the presentation of a multitude of events. Florence Social, located on the ground level of the foyer, is a perfect meeting place to catch up with your loved ones while enjoying refreshments before the performance begins and during a performance interval. Cairns Performing Arts Centre now welcomes everyone to experience arts and culture in the tropics through the curated season of its exceptional program each year.

Cairns QLD

Cairns Aqua Park

Amusement and Theme Parks

Cairns Wake Park and Aqua Park

Cairns Wake Park offers a unique watersport experience for the adventure seeker. A man-made freshwater lake offers wakeboarding, kneeboarding, and waterskiing for beginners through to advanced riders. An open view terrace and deck area with chairs and tables, a cafe with great burgers, coffee, drinks or even a beer, invite you to relax and let the day go by. Cairns Aqua Park provides fun for the individual or the whole family. An inflatable playground ideal for anyone wanting to get wet and get active! Great for birthdays, team bonding and group bookings. A beach with umbrellas, barbecue areas and a small swimming lagoon for their youngest visitors contribute to the inviting atmosphere. Stay for an hour or the whole day - you'll love it! Located at the bottom of the Kuranda Range, situated next to Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns Wake Park and Aqua Park is easily accessible by car or local transport. The cable park is on the main route to the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas. Cairns Wake Park - "Anyone can do it - Everybody is doing it".

Smithfield QLD

Caiwarra - Paroo River Fishing Spot Hungerford

Natural Attractions

Caiwarra - Paroo River Fishing Spot Hungerford

The Caiwarra - Paroo River Fishing Spot is located in the Currawinya National Park. You can expect to be able to catch yellowbelly and catfish in this waterhole. Activities available in the area include fishing, camping (fee applies), birdwatching and bushwalking. Wood supplies are to be taken from the sides of the main road 50 kilometres from Hungerford (be sure to check specific details on campfires). To get to Cairwarra you will head south from Eulo on the Hungerford Road which is unsealed. Be sure to check road conditions before heading off.

Hungerford QLD

Calala Cottage Museum — Image credit: Tamworth Historical Society

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Calala Cottage Museum

Designed and built by Philip Gidley King in 1875 (Tamworth's first Mayor in 1876), the cottage is furnished with items mainly from the late Victorian period. Bequests from notable Tamworth families enhance the exhibits. These include collections of portraits, photographs, furnishings and clothing. The kitchen is a fully equipped late 1800s-style kitchen, complete with a bread oven, giving an insight into the pre-electric and gas period. Enjoy a guided tour around the Museum. Please allow an hour or more. The guides are happy to answer your questions and look forward to hearing your stories too. School groups can visit at times to suit their schedule. Hundreds of school children are welcomed every year and are happy to provide retired schoolteachers as guides to enhance the experience. Tour groups can be accommodated outside of normal opening times. Please book. Light refreshments or a light lunch can be provided. Please advise of special requirements. There are small steps inside some of the buildings as well as on entry to some, except to Calala Cottage. There is no Cafe on site, though groups may be catered to by prior arrangement with the Tour Director.

West Tamworth NSW

Calcified Forest

Natural Attractions

Calcified Forest (King Island) - Great Short Walk

Calcified Forest is one of Tasmania's 60 Great Short Walks. The 60 Great Short Walks offer the best of Tasmania's day walking opportunities. 30 minute return, 1.3km, Grade 2 (Suitable for most ages. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that has a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps). King Island is famous for its agriculture, wildlife and maritime history. This walk makes a startling contrast. The Calcified Forest is made up of hundreds of weirdly shaped limestone features. The structures that make up the forest were created when calcium carbonate attached to the deep roots of coastal vegetation and have since been exposed when the surrounding sand has blown away. This easy return walk is about 1.3km long, with the viewing platform over the Calcified Forest at the half-way point. Be sure to take a camera to capture these amazing formations. Please refer to the Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania website (parks.tas.gov.au) for up-to-date information about this walk, alerts, closures, safe walking guidelines, leave no trace principles and National Park entry fees where applicable.

Surprise Bay TAS

Calcified Forest — Image credit: Tourism Australia & Graham Freeman

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Calcified Forest Track, King Island

The Calcified Forest is one of King Island's most fascinating natural attractions, featuring the ancient remains of a coastal forest preserved and exposed by shifting sand dunes over thousands of years. Located along the island's western coastline, this unique geological site offers visitors a rare glimpse into King Island's ever-changing landscape. A short 1.3km walk through the dunes reveals the weathered tree formations, while the surrounding area showcases sweeping ocean views, wild coastal scenery and opportunities for photography and exploration. The Calcified Forest is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, geology enthusiasts and travellers seeking to experience the island's remarkable natural wonders.

Surprise Bay TAS

Sunset at truck stop — Image credit: Greater Shepparton City Council

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue

In 1942 Calder Woodburn's Hampden bomber aircraft and crew were lost when returning from a night mission over the coast of France. His father, Mr James Louis Fenton (Fen) Woodburn, wanted to develop an avenue in honour of the fallen. Planting by Mr Woodburn began in 1945 in consultation with the Country Roads Board, the local RSL branch and two local shires. Planting continued until 1949. Mr Woodburn consulted with families of deceased servicemen to arrange for trees in their honour to be sited nearest the home of each one. Name plates were commissioned and installed, marking the trees of 110 men. Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue is Australia's longest Eucalypt Memorial Avenue, spanning almost 20 kilometres and including more than 2400 native trees. It is significant for commemorating all those who served in World War II from Shepparton and surrounding areas and for being planted by one man, Fen Woodburn. The rest area featuring the RSL Monument can be accessed from the northbound carriageway of the Goulburn Valley Highway approximately 20 kilometres south of Shepparton. The monument explains the Calder Woodburn Memorial Avenue and bears the names of all local servicmen who lost their lives in World War II.

Shepparton VIC

Calderwood Valley Golf Course

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Calderwood Valley Golf Course

Nestled within the picturesque Illawarra Escarpment, Calderwood Valley Golf Course is the ultimate social golfer's course. A high quality public layout with stunning scenery welcomes social players seven days a week. Set in a quiet rural location 20 minutes south of Wollongong, Calderwood offers a relaxed, friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The course is always immaculately presented featuring well contoured fairways and true greens with the course layout specifically designed to attract all levels of golfers. The only distractions whilst playing Calderwood are the views of native fauna, the abundance of wildlife and crystal clear creeks winding throughout the course Without competitions, Social Clubs are catered for seven days a week. Midweek discounts for groups of 12 or more players. A fleet of 30 carts is available, bookings are recommended. Calderwood is known as the friendliest course on the South Coast. You will always receive a warm welcome and helpful service from the wonderful team.

Calderwood NSW

Calembeen Park

Natural Attractions

Calembeen Park

Calembeen Park is located just a short walk or drive west of the Creswick town centre. It boasts two beautiful lakes, which are home to plentiful birdlife and colourful waterlilies. It's a lovely spot to relax, walk, cycle, fish, row, picnic, and swim. Chinese miners mined here for shallow alluvial gold during the 1850s and 1860s, and the area developed into a semi-permanent Chinese settlement. By the early 1900s the mine workings had been abandoned, and in 1911 they were deemed as a suitable place to establish a swimming hole. Known by locals over the decades since as 'the pool', tyre magnate Sir Frank Beaurepaire once commented that Calembeen was Victoria's finest inland swimming basin. It hosted many swimming carnivals and attracted hundreds of visitors to the area. The restoration of the historic dive tower in recent years has seen renewed interest in the reserve as a swimming facility. Only one of the lakes in Calembeen Park is suitable for swimming and there are sudden, steep drops in depth. Exercise caution and always supervise children closely. There is a toddlers' pool at the site, which is open during the summer months.

Creswick VIC

Caleys Lookout Track — Image credit: Photo: John Yurasek

Natural Attractions

Caleys Lookout Track

Take in delightful views on the Caleys lookout track in Bents Basin State Conservation Area, not far from Penrith. Named after English explorer and botanist, George Caley, the lookout track follows a shady path from the Bents Basin Road picnic area up into the forested escarpment. Children might find it a bit steep, although you’re assisted by stone, wooden and metal steps along the way. At the end of the walk is Caleys lookout located in the neighbouring Gulguer Nature Reserve. There are picnic tables at the fenced lookout, so you can bring along a picnic lunch to tuck into while you enjoy expansive views over the tall eucalypts above Bents Basin. You can also look across to Bents Basin campground, taking in the vista of pretty patchwork farmland and rugged bushland of western Sydney. There are picnic tables at the lookout, so you can bring along a picnic lunch to tuck into while you’re admiring the view.

Wallacia NSW

The Wheat Shed, Wallumbilla

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Calico Cottage

Calico Cottage is a delightful destination that celebrates Wallumbilla's rich history and vibrant community spirit. Located within the new Wheat Shed Wallumbilla complex, visitors can enjoy a cuppa and a freshly baked scone while exploring a selection of local handmade goods and delicious home baking. Conveniently situated alongside the local library and visitor information centre, Calico Cottage offers a welcoming space for travellers and locals alike. The newly added indoor seating area provides a comfortable spot to relax and unwind, while a children's play area is located just outside.

Wallumbilla QLD

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