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Lark Distillery
The Lark Distillery, next door to the visitor information centre, is at the fore of Tasmanias surge into the world of single malt whisky. Enjoy a wee dram via a tasting session, or a longer tour of the distillery thats 20 minutes drive from the cellar door. On Friday and Saturday n
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Henty Dunes
Fourteen kilometres along the road from Strahan to Zeehan are the spectacular Henty Dunes, a series of 30m-high sugary-fine sand dunes backing Ocean Beach. Unfortunately, the peaceful beauty is marred by the strident noises of off-road vehicles, which are permitted here. From the p
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Brickendon
World Heritage鈥搇isted Brickendon 鈥?one of the 11 Unesco World Heritage Australian Convict Sites 鈥?was established in 1824. The homestead is still occupied by by the Archer family, so you can鈥檛 see inside, but you can explore the gorgeous old gardens and the farm village, and take t
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Fannie Bay Gaol Museum
This interesting (if slightly grim) museum represents almost 100 years of solitude. Serving as Darwins main jail from 1883 to 1979, the solid cells contain information panels that provide a window into the regions unique social history. Lepers, refugees and juveniles were among the
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Old Geelong Gaol
Built in 1849, HSM Prison Geelong may have closed its doors in 1991, but this old bluestone jail remains as terrifying as ever. Youll see its grim cells set over three levels, shower block, watchtowers and gallows. Each exhibit is accompanied by audio, explaining anything from cont
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Maritime Museum of Tasmania
Highlighting shipwrecks, boat building, whaling and Hobart鈥檚 unbreakable bond with the sea, the Maritime Museum of Tasmania has an interesting (if a little static) collection of photos, paintings, models and relics (try to resist ringing the huge brass bell from the Rhexenor ). Ups
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National Library of Australia
This library has accumulated over six million items since being established in 1901; most can be accessed in the reading rooms. Dont miss the Treasures Gallery , where artefacts such as Captain Cooks Endeavour journal and Captain Blighs list of mutineers are among the regularly ref
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Lake Monger
In spring black swans and their cygnets plod about the grounds 鈥?something of a meeting place for the local bird life 鈥?nonplussed by the joggers circling the lake on the flat 3.5km path. Theres plenty of grass for cricket, football and picnics. Its walking distance from Leedervill
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Mount Panorama
Rev-heads will enjoy the 6.2km Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit , venue for the epic Bathurst 1000 V8 race each October (which sees crowds of up to 200,000). Its a public road, so you can drive around the circuit 鈥?but only up to an unthrilling 60km/h. Theres a lookout and racin
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Cygnet Bay Pearl Farm
Overlooking stunning Cygnet Bay, this pearl farm-cum-tourist venture provides fascinating explanations of the pearling process (adult/child $27/10) and is home to the regions best restaurant (mains $17 to $50). Accommodation choices include camping ($90 per double), safari tents ($
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Busselton Jetty
Busseltons 1865 timber-piled jetty 鈥?the longest in the southern hemisphere (1841m) 鈥?reopened in 2011 following a $27-million refurbishment. A little train chugs along to the Underwater Observatory , where tours take place 8m below the surface; bookings are essential. Theres also
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Artspace
Artspace is spacey: its eternal quest is to fill the void with vigorous, engaging Australian and international contemporary art. Things here are decidedly avant-garde 鈥?expect lots of conceptual art, audio-visual installations and new-media pieces. It鈥檚 an admirable attempt to live
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Newstead House
On a breezy hill overlooking the river, Brisbane鈥檚 oldest house dates from 1846 and is beautifully fitted out with Victorian furnishings, antiques, clothing and period displays. It鈥檚 a modest, peach-coloured L-shaped affair, surrounded by manicured lawns with lovely river views. We
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Bay of Islands Coastal Park
Past Peterborough (12km west of Port Campbell), the lesser-visited Bay of Martyrs and Bay of Islands both have spectacular lookout points of rock stacks and sweeping views comparable to the Twelve Apostles. Both have fantastic coastal walks, and theres a great beach at Crofts Bay .
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Dharug National Park
The 140-sq-km Dharug National Park , also on the north side of the river, is a wilderness noted for Aboriginal rock carvings dating back nearly 10,000 years. You can also check out the dilapidated convict-built Old Great North Rd along the park鈥檚 western boundary. There鈥檚 drive-in
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Willow Court Historic Site
Infamous Willow Court dates from the 1820s and once housed invalid convicts before it became a mental institution. In 1968 it had 1000 patients, but by the 1980s asylums began to be phased out in favour of community-based treatment. In 2000 the asylum finally closed. The stately ol
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St Patrick鈥檚 College
Southeast of Manly鈥檚 centre, this Gothic Revival college (1889) lords over the rooftops from its hillside position. It was a seminary for years and Australia鈥檚 first Catholic training college. It鈥檚 now a management college, but its chapel was the venue for Nicole Kidman and Keith U
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Standley Chasm
Fifty kilometres west of Alice Springs is the spectacular Standley Chasm which is owned and run by the nearby community of Iwupataka. This narrow corridor slices neatly through the rocky range and in places the smooth walls rise to 80m. The rocky path into the gorge (20 minutes, 1.
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Heide Museum of Modern Art
The former home of John and Sunday Reed, Heide is a large public art gallery with wonderful grounds. It holds regularly changing exhibitions, many of which include works by the artists that called Heide home, including Sidney Nolan and Albert Tucker. Theres an onsite cafe or grab a
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North Stradbroke Island Historical Museum
Once the 鈥楧unwich Benevolent Asylum鈥?鈥?a home for the destitute 鈥?this small but impressive museum describes shipwrecks and harrowing voyages, and gives an introduction to the island鈥檚 rich Aboriginal history (the Quandamooka are the traditional owners of Minjerribah, aka Straddie)
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