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Olive Pink Botanic Gardens
Olive Pink Botanic Gardens The idyllic Olive Pink Botanical Gardens were named for Olive Pink, the botanical illustrator and anthropologist who campaigned for Aboriginal rights long before it was fashionable and also persuaded the government to set aside land for a flora reserve. The reserve featu
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Old Mill
Old Mill The picture-postcard Perth Old Mill is the citys oldest industrial colonial remnant, and a popular landmark. The classic whitewashed windmill was built in 1835, launching the colonys wind-powered flour milling industry. The mill fell into disuse after 1859, and was used for various purpos
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Observatory Hill
Observatory Hill You鈥檇 be forgiven for thinking that Sydney鈥檚 best sights are lining the beaches or harbor, but in the case of popular Observatory Hill, this elevated perch in the heart of downtown is one of the city鈥檚 best spots. For one, visiting the park is totally free鈥攁s are the sweeping view
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North Terrace
North Terrace For a taste of new-world Adelaide, travelers make a stop at Rundle Mall. But for a look at the city鈥檚 historic past and contemporary culture there is no place better than North Terrace. The mile-long avenue passes by the art center, parliament house, national library, university and
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Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve
Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve Ngaut Ngaut is the ancestral home of the Nganguraku people and today serves as a site of archaeological study, history and cultural significance. A visit to the site offers a glimpse into the life, beliefs and customs of the local Aboriginal people, much of whose cul
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Newtown
Newtown Forget the urban, corporate bustle of Sydney鈥檚 CBD, and escape to the artsy, brick alleyways of the nearby Newtown suburb. Once a rough and tumble area to the south of downtown Sydney, the gentrified suburb has been completely revitalized as an outpost of foodies and shoppers. When walking
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National Zoo & Aquarium
National Zoo & Aquarium Australia鈥檚 largest collection of big cats call the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra home, along with a wide variety of native and exotic animals and fish at Australia鈥檚 only combined aquarium and zoo. Swimming in the largest inland saltwater tank in the country are shar
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Museum of Victoria
Museum of Victoria Museum Victoria is Victoria鈥檚 largest public museum organization, with over 17 million objects in their collection. Museum Victoria is actually a collection of four museums in the city of Melbourne: the Melbourne Museum, Immigration Museum, Royal Exhibition Building and Sci
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Muddys Playground
Muddys Playground Muddy鈥檚 Playground is a modern water playground that, despite its name, doesn鈥檛 cover kids in mud! Incorporating active, passive, educational and interactive elements in its play equipment, Muddy鈥檚 is hugely popular with Cairns locals. Themed around the waterfront it sits on, Mud
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Mt Whitfield
Mt Whitfield Mt Whitfield Conservation Park (also known as Mt Whitfield Regional Park) is a rainforest surrounded by the urban development of Cairns. Covering 300 hectares, it鈥檚 a popular place for locals and visitors alike to escape the city. Mt Whitfield is a valuable natural resource. As a
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Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens
Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens Set in the Blue Mountains just outside of Sydney, the cool climate of the Mt Tomah Botanic Gardens nurtures thousands of species of plants, from all over the world. The plants are arranged geographically, allowing for a walk among the greenery of different regions of the s
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Mt Tamborine National Park
Mt Tamborine National Park Visit Queensland鈥檚 first national park on Mount Tamborine, in the Gold Coast Hinterland region, to enjoy the natural wonders of eucalypt forests, palm groves, prehistoric volcanic rock outcrops and lush subtropical waterfalls.Mount Tamborine National Park originated with
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Mt Lofty
Mt Lofty The highest point in the aptly named Mt Lofty Ranges, Mt Lofty is a luxurious place to get sweeping views of Adelaide and out onto the Indian Ocean.The views aren鈥檛 all there is to Mt Lofty. A comprehensive visitors centre, shop, and fully licensed caf茅 are situated on the mountain鈥檚 summ
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Mrs. Macquaries Chair
Mrs. Macquaries Chair This unique landmark鈥攁 massive rock fashioned into a cozy bench鈥攚as carved from sandstone in the early 1800s by Gov. Lachlan Macquarie for his wife Elizabeth. As the story goes, when the weather was warm and the sun high, Mrs. Macquarie loved to relax at the point of this sce
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Mount Warning
Mount Warning Looming over the hinterlands north-west of Byron Bay, the 3,792-foot (1156-meter) peak of Mount Warning is not only the region鈥檚 highest peak but also, due to its proximity to Australia鈥檚 easterly point, the first area of the mainland to receive sunlight. The chance to be the first t
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Mount Gillen
Mount Gillen Mount Gillen is located within John Flynn鈥檚 Grave Historical Reserve, which was named to commemorate Reverend John Flynn, who established the lifesaving Royal Flying Doctor Service. The grave is a memorial to both the man and the bridging of the gap between outback communities.The Fly
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Minyon Falls
Minyon Falls From the lookout at Minyon Falls, visitors will hear the roar of cascading, rushing water as it falls over the rock formations and gathers in a natural swimming pool down below. In addition to the waterfall, travelers can also catch coastal views and let the surrounding rain forest en
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Michaelmas Cay
Michaelmas Cay Calm waters, crystal clear visibility and tons of tropical fish make Michaelmas Cay one of the best scuba and snorkeling destinations outside of Cairns. Underwater enthusiasts love the colorful coral found far below the ocean鈥檚 surface and the lively birds that fly high overhead. Ti
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Menglers Hill Lookout
Menglers Hill Lookout One of the most popular scenic overlooks in the Barossa Valley, visitors to Menglers Hill Lookout can take in birds-eye views of the region鈥檚 expansive vineyards and rolling hills. The nearby sculpture park, which sits at the foot of Menglers Hill, offers travelers a whimsica
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Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre
Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre Completed in 1997, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center (MSAC) is one of the largest athletic centers in the southern hemisphere. Home of the 2006 Commonwealth Games and the 2007 FINA World Swimming Championships, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Center has a w
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