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Oxers Lookout
The final 13km to the breathtaking Oxers Lookout can be rough, but its worth it for the magnificent views of the junction of the Red, Weano, Joffre and Hancock Gorges some 130m below.
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Gourmet Farmers Market
On Saturday mornings, the spaces between boutiques at this flashy mall fill with stalls selling seasonal fruit and veg, baked goods, pickles, oils, vinegars, seafood, pasta and more鈥?
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George Town Heritage Trail
Sick of modern living? Ask at the visitor centre for a map detailing this trail, which takes you on foot through George Towns history, starting at the Old Watch House on Macquarie St.
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Custom House
Has a magnificent 1885 neoclassical colonnade reflecting Launceston鈥檚 19th-century prosperity. Currently offices not open to the public...but wouldnt it make a brilliant boutique hotel?
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Deviation Road
Nothing deviant about the wines here: sublime pinot noir, substantial shiraz, zingy pinot gris and a very decent bubbly, too. Grab a cheese platter and wind down in the afternoon in the sun.
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Dalgety House Museum
Charming Dalgety House Museum , dating to 1903, is one of the few remaining examples of early-20th-century architecture. Displays tell the story of Port Hedland鈥檚 early development days.
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Gab Titui Cultural Centre
On Thursday Island, the Gab Titui Cultural Centre houses a modern gallery displaying the cultural history of the Torres Strait, and hosts cultural events and exhibitions by local artists.
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Boireann Wines
Boireanns hand-made premium reds rank among the finest in the region (and have been awarded five stars by Aussie wine guru James Halliday). Small cellar door about 10km north of Stanthorpe.
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Bellingen Museum
One of those places run by enthusiastic volunteers whom you suspect hang out there even when it鈥檚 closed. It has an odd collection of local ephemera: old photos, cameras, clothes, tools etc.
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Albany Heritage Park
Inaugurated in 2014, the Albany Heritage Park incorporates the National Anzac Centre, Princess Royal Fortress, Padre White Lookout, Desert Mounted Corps Memorial and the Ataturk Memorial.
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Brennan & Geraghtys Store
This National Trust鈥揷lassified store traded for 100 years before closing its doors. The museum is crammed with tins, bottles and packets, including early Vegemite jars and curry powder from the 1890s.
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Army Museum of WA
Situated within the imposing Artillery Barracks, this little museum pulls out the big guns, literally. Howitzers and tanks line up outside, while inside youll find cabinets full of uniforms and medals.
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Albert Hall
A underutilised, steep-roofed Launceston landmark (now a convention venue), built in 1891 in classical Victorian style. Inside the Great Hall is the Brindley Organ, Australias largest pre-1860 organ.
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Abercrombie House
This astonishing Tudor Gothic confection and 52-room mansion, north of the town centre, is one of Bathursts more impressive structures. Take Durham St heading northwest then follow the signs.
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5 Martin Place
Built in 1916, this 12-storey building was Australia鈥檚 first steel-framed 鈥榮kyscraper鈥? At the time of writing, it was in the process of a major redevelopment, with a glass tower being grafted on to it.
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Reddell Beach
For a blistering sunset without tourists, camels or 4WDs, pull into any of the turn-offs along Kavite Rd between Gantheaume Point and the port and watch the pindan cliffs turn into molten lava.
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Queensland Maritime Museum
On the southern edge of the South Bank Parklands is this sea-salty museum, the highlight of which is the gigantic HMAS Diamantina , a restored WWII frigate that you can clamber aboard and explore.
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Kelp Industries Pty Ltd
Kelp Industries Pty Ltd processes bull kelp seaweed for export to Scotland for alginate extraction. See the kelp drying on racks by the roadside, or duck into the visitor centre for more info.
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Fireworks Gallery
The excellent Fireworks Gallery is a commercial space dedicated to contemporary Australian and Aboriginal art. Life-size sculptures of emus made from barbed wire were on display when we passed through.
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Erskine Falls
Head out of town to see this lovely waterfall. It鈥檚 an easy walk to the viewing platform, or 250 (often slippery) steps down to its base, from where you can explore further or head back on up.
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