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St Patrick鈥檚 Cathedral
Head up McArthur St (the extension of Collins St) to see one of the world鈥檚 largest and finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. Designed by William Wardell, St Patrick鈥檚 was named after the patron saint of Ireland, reflecting the local Catholic community鈥檚 main origin. Buil
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Nielsen Park
Something of a hidden gem, this gorgeous harbourside park with a sandy beach was once part of the then 206-hectare Vaucluse House estate. Secluded beneath the trees is Greycliffe House, a gracious 1851 Gothic sandstone pile (not open to visitors), which serves as the headquarters o
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Ross Bridge
The oft-photographed 1836 Ross Bridge is the third-oldest bridge in Australia. Its graceful arches were designed by colonial architect John Lee Archer, and it was built by two convict stonemasons, Messrs Colbeck and Herbert, who were granted pardons for their efforts. Herbert chise
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Ocean Beach
Six kilometres from town is Ocean Beach, awesome as much for its 33km length as for the strength of the surf that pounds it. This stretch of sand and sea runs uninterrupted from Trial Harbour in the north to Macquarie Heads in the south 鈥?and is the place to watch the orange orb of
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Collingwood Arts Precinct
The gritty backstreets of Collingwood have long produced quality galleries, and theyve now joined forces to consolidate itself as a precinct. It includes contemporary works at the spacious James Makin Gallery and the intimate Kick Gallery , wonderful and affordable Indigenous art a
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Sze Yup Temple
This humble backstreet temple was opened in 1898 by immigrants from the Sze Yup area of China. It鈥檚 dedicated to 3rd-century folk hero Kwan Ti, whose embroidered, green-robed image, flanked by two guards, takes centre stage on the altar. Known for his loyalty, physical prowess and
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Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre
This stunning new arts and culture centre in Katherine is housed in a beautiful, contemporary building, that is a real landmark for the town. The centre is designed to be a meeting place for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, and a chance to share cultures 鈥?you can listen to lo
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Bourke Street Mall
West of Swanston St marks the beginning of the Bourke St Mall. This pedestrian mall unusually includes two tram tracks; don鈥檛 worry, they鈥檒l ding if you get in the way. The mall is thick with the sounds of busking Peruvian bands, shop-front spruikers and the general hubbub from sho
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Jewel Cave
The most spectacular of the regions caves, Jewel Cave has an impressive 5.9m straw stalactite, so far the longest seen in a tourist cave. Fossil remains of a Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), believed to be 3500 years old, were discovered here. Its located near the south end of Caves Rd
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Balls Head Reserve
Scruffy, bushy Balls Head Reserve not only has great views of the harbour, the city skyline and the industrial relics on Goat Island, it also has a wiggly waterline and inland paths, ancient Aboriginal rock paintings and carvings (although they鈥檙e not easily discernible), and barbe
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Gaiety Grand
The Gaiety was one of the biggest, most modern theatres in the world when it opened in February 1898. To mark the opening, a troupe of 60 was brought to town from Melbourne and played to 1000 spectators every night for a week. Even Dame Nellie Melba performed here. The theatre has
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Museum of Sydney
Built on the site of Sydney鈥檚 first (and infamously pungent) Government House, the MoS is a fragmented, story-telling museum, which uses state-of-the-art installations to explore the city鈥檚 people, places, cultures and evolution. The history of the indigenous Eora people is highlig
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East Point Reserve
North of Fannie Bay, this spit of land is particularly attractive in the late afternoon when wallabies emerge to feed and you can watch the sun set over the bay.Lake Alexander , a small, recreational saltwater lake, was created so people could enjoy a swim year-round without having
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Australian National Maritime Museum
Beneath an Utzon-like roof (a low-rent Opera House?), the Maritime Museum sails through Australia鈥檚 inextricable relationship with the sea. Exhibitions range from Indigenous canoes to surf culture, to the navy. Entry includes free tours and there are kids activities on Sundays. The
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Henbury Meteorite Craters
Eleven kilometres west of the Stuart Hwy, a corrugated track leads 5km off Ernest Giles Rd to this cluster of 12 small craters, formed after a meteor fell to earth 4700 years ago. The largest of the craters is 180m wide and 15m deep. Its well worth the detour, the road is fine for
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Yarra Bend Park
Escape the city without leaving town. About 5km northeast of the city centre, the Yarra River flows through bushland, an area cherished by runners, rowers, cyclists, picnickers and strollers. Its also home to two golf courses. At the end of Boathouse Rd is the Studley Park Boathous
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Melbourne Central
This shopping centre complex (with 300 stores, a cinema complex, bars, eateries and even an underground train station) also houses a lead shot tower dating from 1889. The old brick chimney props incongruously beneath a great glass pyramid, a staid structure in a fast-moving retail
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Dandenong Ranges National Park
This national park contains the four largest areas of remaining forest in the Dandenongs. The Ferntree Gully Area has several short walks, including the popular 1000 Steps up to One Tree Hill Picnic Ground (two hours return), part of the Kokoda Memorial Track , which commemorates A
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City Lights Projects
Melbourne鈥檚 rep for street art is not just a recent thing. The City Lights Project has been shining away for over a decade. Lightboxes are installed in a small alcove off Centre Place (look for the creperie, then down the alley opposite) and along Hosier Lane (also famous for its d
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Docklands
This waterfront area was the city鈥檚 main industrial and docking area until the mid-1960s. In the mid 鈥?0s, precincts for certain types of activity were developed. Among them are a purpose-built studio complex and residential, retail and entertainment areas. Of most interest to trav
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