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Flynns Beach
A patrolled beach nestled between two rocky headlands. Excellent for learner surfers.
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Beilbys Beach
The secluded northern extension of Shelly Beach is wide and sandy, and good for surfing.
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Shelly Beach
To reach the tide pools of pretty Shelly Beach, head down the road from Captain Cook Lookout.
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Park Beach
A long, lovely stretch of sand backed by dense shrubbery and sand dunes, which conceal the buildings beyond.
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Yaama Ganu Centre
For a lively local take on the art scene, check out the wonderful centre, home to a gallery of Indigenous art and a bright, friendly cafe.
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Main Beach
Immediately in front of town, lifesaver-patrolled Main Beach is busy from sunrise to sunset with yoga classes, buskers and fire dancers.
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Jetty Beach
This sheltered beach, with its famous jetty, is protected by a breakwater for calm swimming conditions. Its also a quick walk to nearby restaurants.
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Breakwater
Ports breakwater has been transformed into a work of community guerrilla art. The elaborately painted rocks range from beautiful memorials to 鈥榩arty hard鈥欌€搕ype inanities.
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Reef Teach
Take your knowledge to new depths at this fun, informative centre, where marine experts explain how to identify specific species of fish and coral, and how to approach the reef respectfully.
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Store Beach
A hidden jewel on North Head, magical Store Beach can only be reached by kayak or boat. It鈥檚 a fairy-penguin breeding ground, so access is prohibited from dusk, when the birds waddle in.
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Old Mildura Homestead
Along the river near Rio Vista, this cottage was the first home of William B Chaffey. The heritage park here contains a few other historic log buildings and has picnic and barbecue facilities.
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National Holden Museum
Car buffs should check out this museum dedicated to Australia鈥檚 four-wheeled icon, with more than 40 beautifully restored Holdens, from FJ to Monaro, as well as racing footage and memorabilia.
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City Lookout
Everyone should make the short trip up to the city lookout for excellent 360-degree views of Mt Isa. The best time is sunset, when the smokestacks are silhouetted and the mine lights begin to twinkle.
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Tamworth Marsupial Park
Overfriendly cockatoos, showy peacocks and a mob of native animals live here alongside a playground, barbecues and picnic shelters. There are lovely short walks to the neighbouring botanic gardens. Take Brisbane St east.
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Captain Cook Lookout
Of the numerous viewpoints, Captain Cook Lookout, set on a high bluff, is the place to ponder the swathe of beaches, and to look out for whales during the migration season. A road here leads down to the tide pools of Shelly Beach.
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Eumundi Markets
The Eumundi markets attract over 1.6m visitors a year to their 600-plus stalls, selling everything from hand-crafted furniture and jewellery to home-made clothes and alternative healing. Local produce and hot meals also go down a treat.
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Split Point Lighthouse
Scale the 136 steps to the top of the beautiful White Queen lighthouse for sensational 360-degree views. Built in 1891, the 34m-high lighthouse is still operational (though now fully automated). Its only accessible by booking a tour.
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Skillogalee
Skillogalee is a small family outfit known for its spicy shiraz, fabulous food and top-notch riesling (a glass of which is like kissing a pretty girl on a summer afternoon). Kick back with a long, lazy lunch on the veranda (mains $20 to $35; book ahead).
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Courthouse Gallery
More than a gallery, this leafy arts HQ is the centre of all goodness in Hedland. Inside are stunning local contemporary and Indigenous exhibitions, while the shady surrounds host sporadic craft markets. If something is happening, these folks will know about it.
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Bass Strait Maritime Centre
This museum is in the former harbourmaster鈥檚 residence (c 1920) and pilot station near the foreshore. It has an extensive collection of flags and other maritime paraphernalia, including a superb set of models covering the ages of sail and steam through to the present passenger ferr
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