New South Wales Attractions Directory : Landmarks and Buildings
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Temora came into being as a town during the 1880 gold rush, but had been taken up as pastoral holdings forty years earlier.The sheep station bearing the name of Temora, and the area on which the town was established, was taken up by Mr J.B Macansh in 1847.
As gold mining declined in the 1880's and 90's the town quickly developed as an agriculture and pastoral centre. With the coming of the railway in 1893, development became more intense and a more substanial and permanent style of building beg...
A Turtle Stop Cafe is part of the Cootamundra Visitor Information Centre and is located within the Cootamundra Railway Station.
Countrylink has a bus interchange for five bus services, meeting the Sydney to Melbourne daily XPT services.
A Turtle Stop Cafe is a welcome break from any journey, via bus, train or private car. The cafe stocks a full range of local products from fine mustard seed oils to leadlighting and pottery, home-made old-fashoned cakes and espresso coffee.
Abercrombie House was built by James Stewart (c. 1870s). The 40 room historic mansion was originally the home of the Stewart family - Bathurst pioneers. It is now the home of the Morgan family who bought it in 1969 and have spent almost thirty years on a program of restoration and redecoration.
It is one of the largest private homes in the Central West covering 210 squares, with 29 fireplaces, 7 staircases, more than 40 rooms and a ballroom with a ceiling 28 feet high.
The Mosque is situated on the site of the former 'Camel Camp' where Afghan and Indian Camel drivers loaded and unloaded their camel teams, from the earliest days of Broken Hill. It was constructed around 1891 as a place of worship for the followers of the Prophet Mohammed (or Mahomet) and is the only surviving Mosque in Australia which was built by early cameleers.
The Mosque's alcove points toward Mecca, and prayer rugs have been left by worshippers in appreciation of the Mosque.
Imagine a world ruled by fish! Long before the dinosaurs the mighty rivers of the Central West teamed with bizarre ancient fishes - fish with armour shells, fish with lungs, and huge predators with jaws like crocodiles. Thousands of their fossils were found at Canowindra and give us a unique glimpse into life during the Devonian Period - the 'Age Of Fishes'.
A chance discovery in 1956 revealed an extensive fossil bed dating from the Devonian Period. This 360 million year old formation containe...
Airborne Aviation is Australia's only Cessna Pilot Centre. We provide professional pilot training, aircraft hire, scenic and aerobatic joy flights, vintage flights, charter flights, ferrying, avgas sales and hangarage. Some of the joy flights you can choose from include Extreme Pitts Special, Vintage Tiger Moth, Vintage Chipmunk and Citabria. Airport entry is free but please contact us or visit our website for flight charges.
Flying into Lord Howe Island is a memorable experience. As the mist and clouds part, the beauty of the lagoon and the grandeur of Mt Gower and Mt Lidgbird is amazing. The airport diagonally dissects the island at its narrowest point, sitting on the verdant green lowland in the shadow of the two huge volcanic peaks. On arrival, you’ll experience your first taste of island hospitality when a representative from your hotel or apartment greets you. Once you collect your luggage, personally carried ...
You can enjoy the full experience of the Albury Railway Station by taking a Countrylink train from either Sydney or Melbourne. Make an entrance into historic Albury through the splendid railway station, which gives a vista over the town. The grandeur of the Railway Station reflects the importance of Albury in the transport of passengers and goods around colonial New South Wales.
Visit the historic 'Old Police Station and Courthouse'.
Argyle Emporium has an extensive range of used and collectable books of all descriptions, as well as fine china, Australiana, kerosene lamps and collectables.
Step back in time and soak up the atmosphere of this historic building.
The Armidale Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place has a range of Aboriginal Arts and Crafts on display and for sale. The Centre holds exhibitions of traditional and contemporary Aboriginal artists. The Centre has a conference centre with a bush tucker experience available on request.
The Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Keeping Place is a community based gallery where everyone can experience the diversity of Australian Indigenous arts and culture. Visitors can enjoy the permanent collec...
Discover Armidale's heritage by walking around our beautiful city. Self guided walks are available from the Visitor Information Centre. Whilst strolling leisurely on the heritage walk you will discover the Armidale Post Office. The Post Office is associated with the historical development of the town's civic core and is colonial architect James Barnet and with Government Architect WL Vernon who both contributed to the present appearance of the building.
Discover the men behind the Great North Railway line at the Armidale Railway Museum. View the tools and implements used by the railwaymen of old while you explore the charming railway buildings. You can arrive in style on a heritage train provided by Heritage Express for an authentic entrance to the Station.
Discover the men behind the Great North Railway line at the Armidale Railway Museum. View the tools and implements used by the railwaymen of old while you explore the charming railway buildings. You can arrive in style on a heritage train provided by Heritage Express for an authentic entrance to the Station.
The Arms of Australia Inn, or ‘Mortimer’s House’ as it was also known as, was one of 23 road side Inns in the Nepean District and the last stop before starting up the mountain road and the trail west.
It is believed that the building was built in two sections, the first around 1826 and was purchased on 1st May 1833, by Joseph Barrow Montefiore. He later split the land in two and sold half to John Mortimer in 1840, who commenced trading as a road side Inn on the main road to Bathurst, Orange and...
One of Australia's Leading Art Museums Explore five levels of art with extensive collections of Australian, Aboriginal, European, Asian and Contemporary art. Located adjacent to the picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens on Sydney Harbour, the Gallery is a short walk from the Sydney central business district.
Free Guided Tours Highlights of the collection: daily (except Mondays) at 11.00am, 1.00pm and 2.00pm. Highlights of the Asian galleries: daily 12noon. Highlights of the Yiribana Aboriginal & T...
A visit to Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard will introduce you to the Hunter’s natural beauty whilst experiencing the ambiance of a unique cellar door facility. Set within magnificent surrounds, Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard is a superb venue to sit back and taste some award winning, top quality wines. You are able to enjoy a unique structured wine tasting from our welcoming and knowledgeable staff while absorbing an unsurpassed 360-degree view of the Hunter Valley Wine Country.
Set between beautiful blue waters with golden sand and the dramatic, forested mountains Austinmer, is a destination in its self, made all the more special when you arrive by train. Built in 1887, the Railway Station is of a simple timber design, in keeping with the casual beach atmosphere of the town.
The Australian World Peace Bell was awarded to Cowra in 1992 for its long standing contribution to world peace and international understanding. Capital cities usually reserve the right to erect the World Peace Bell, however Cowra's committment to the World Peace Bell's objectives has meant Cowra was awarded the honour. The Bell is made of coins provided by 103 member countries of the United Nations, which were melted down and cast into the Bell.
The Cowra Civic Square now proudly houses the B...
The Roll of Renown is Australia's highest honour in country music with plaques dedicated to the pioneers of country music in Australia. Special tributes to Tex Morton, Buddy Williams, Smoky Dawson, Slim Dusty, Shirley Thoms and many more.
Illawarra Motoring Museum is an attraction organised by the Illawarra Vintage Car Club. It is Australia's only public displayed collection of antique automobilia.
The museum contains thousands of items of our motorised history, accessories, tools, equipment, vehicles, signs, browsers, mascots - in endless variety.
Enjoy home-style Devonshire teas on the verandah. Also included is a kid’s corner and working exhibits. ...
The Australian Museum has an international reputation in the fields of natural history and indigenous studies research, community programs and exhibitions. The Museum was established in 1827 and is Australia's first museum, with unique and extensive collections of natural science and cultural artefacts.
Experience the stories of Indigenous Australians in their own words, or discover Australia's strange and notorious animals. With its combination of the latest technology, ongoing research and ...
Werris Creek is the first and last railway town in NSW and is located on a major railway junction. The Werris Creek railway station is the third largest in NSW.
The Australian Railway Monument commemorates railway men and women who have lost their lives in railway accidents since 1850. The landscaped monument area features six large sculptures of railway workers, an amphitheatre for public concerts and over 2400 names on walls of remembrance.
The Back O'Bourke Exhibition Centre has recently been redeveloped as a world class facility nestled in a spectacular natural setting amongst the river red gums on the banks of the Darling River.
Re-opening in October 2008, the Exhibition Centre brings to life the stories of the past and reveals the real Outback to those that visit. A modern gift shop and the Nardoo café are part of the Experience, enjoy a coffee overlooking the Darling floodplain and ponder your journey.
Bangarra Dance Theatre is one of the youngest and the oldest of Australia’s dance companies. Its living traditions go back at least 40 000 years with the indigenous people of Australia, yet it also reflects the lives and attitudes of indigenous people today.
The historic wharve building sits in the middle of this continuum, providing a link between the past and present. The pieces created are uniquely Australian, but speak to people all over the world, as sell out international tours demonstrat...
Visit the site of the birthplace of Australia's most famous poet, Banjo Paterson. Relax under the giant oak trees. Banjo Paterson Park also features an obelisk that was unveiled in the presence of the poet's widow in 1947.
Visit the Banjo Paterson Park on your way to Ophir or spend a few hours enjoying a picnic or barbeque at one of Orange's most historical sites. A memorial located just across the path from the Orange Visitors Information Centre also celebrates the works of Banjo Paterson.
The Bathurst Courthouse is one of the finest examples of colonial architecture outside of Sydney.
This magnificent building was built in 1880 and is situated in the heart of the city. It is listed by the National Trust and was designed by James Barnet who also designed the Bathurst Bowling Club (formerly the Police Barracks).
The courthouse is the regular venue for sittings of the court of petty sessions, district and supreme courts....
Bedervale Homestead was designed by the architect John Verge (who also designed Camden Park at Menangle and Elizabeth Bay House in Sydney) and was built for Captain John Coghill in 1839 on a land grant he selected in 1826 at Braidwood.
The homestead remained in the family until 1973 when it was sold to the present owners who in 1975 arranged for a national estate grant to purchase the furniture collection. The National Trust of New South Wales was nominated as owners.
The Belmore Railway Station was built between the boom of the 1880s and the standardisation of the 1890s, making it an interesting combination of the two styles. The Canterbury Council provides an interpretive sign, outlining the Station's history.
An engineering feat constructed in the 1940's to allow rail engines to negotiate the steep slope. The Bethungra spiral on the Sydney to Melbourne line, goes through two tunnels and over the top of the hill, through a big cutting at the spur.
This is the only example of a 360 degree spiral in Australia.
How to get there: Drive through Bethungra township on the road to Cootamundra. About 5 minutes out of Bethungra look for the three tiers of railway line on the right handside of the road. On...
The Big Guitar is located in Narrandera and is on display at the Narrandera Visitor Information Centre.
The Big Guitar measures 5.820 metres by 2.019 metres and has its place in the 1991 edition of the Guiness Book of Records as the 'Worlds Largest Playable Guitar'.
Made by a member of the Narrandera Country Music Association Mr Robert Palmer; as a tribute to their interest in country music and as a focus for their association.
On the lovely grassed Tocumwal Foreshore Reserve you'll find the 'World's Biggest Codfish' on display representing what this area is most famous for. The Aboriginal name for the Murray Cod is 'Goodoo' and you may like to make a wish in the wishing well below it.
A playground, picnic and toilet facilities, A lovely river view and views of both the old and new bridges linking New South Wales to Victoria . Call into the Visitor Information Centre close by to view works by local artists and exhib...
Located 51 kilometres northwest of Cooma, Adaminaby, in the Snowy Mountains, is a popular trout-fishing spot, so it's an ideal place for the 10 metre high Big Trout to live. This huge fibreglass structure is located on the shores of Lake Eucumbene, providing a great place for you to cast a lure or simply enjoy a picnic.
This iconic sculpture has recently been given a new coat of paint by Adaminaby Chamber of Commerce, to commemorate the centenary of the Snowy River Shire Council.
This is Australia's only purpose-built motor museum and restoration workshop. Located in the historic village of Binalong 37kms from Yass. Most of the cars are in working order and the collection changes regularly.
The restoration workshop is an integral part of the museum display and visitors can closely inspect rare cars such as Bugatti and Delarge being restored.
A large picnic area with a BBQ and shaded parking area is available. Coaches and car clubs are most welcome.
The Bulli Heritage Centre is a voluntary operated museum.
The society was formed 19 October, 1989, to establish guidelines for the use of the historic Bulli Railway Station building.
The museum features the restored signal box room, which houses local railway memorabilia and a local history display, including many old photographs, housed in the former waiting room. The society is always looking for additional significant material to display in the museum which will continually alter the displ...
Telstra Tower's open air and enclosed viewing galleries provide a magnificent 360 degree view over Canberra and the surrounding countryside. The Tower contains an exhibition area where models and displays describe the history of telecommunications in Australia.
The Black Queen Experience is the Outbacks most incredible 3-Act performance. The sets are magic! The performance will stir your soul! You will laugh, you will cry, you will become part of outstanding Outback theatre with a twist!
Immerse in the stories of Joan and John, builders of the Black Queen, along with Gale and Roger bringing their shared dreams to fulfilment.
The Black Queen Experience incorporates live performance, theatre and museum. Take a Journey of Discovery and travel through hi...
Magnificent views up the reservoir and down the valleys. The walls are earth filled and stand 112m high. It holds back approximately 3.5 times the amount of water in Sydney Harbour.
There are barbecue, picnic facilities and toilets available.
The Boggabri Tea Rooms building was erected in 1902 as a general store and in the 1990's was transformed into The Boggabri Tea Rooms and Boggabri Nursery. The nursery stocks a range of drought tolerant, frost hardy plants including cacti, succulents, cycads, native varieties of bottle brush and more.
Boorowa Historical Museum is located in an old pise building. The Museum is linked with the Lachlan Valley Museum Group and hosts travelling exhibitions. The museum has recently been renovated and it is located in a heritage building.
It currently houses an exhibition called Medical Milestones.
The Visitor Information Centre and Arts and Crafts Co-op are located in the Old Courthouse Building. This centre provides local tourist information, sells local handmade products and has a tearoom
A welcome awaits you as you browse amongst the wonderful display of locally made products, historical books of the district and souvenirs. A fine choice of hand made jumpers are available for purchase and wonderful local jams and cakes like grandmother made.
Borg Galleries was established in 1980 with Australia's largest commercial sculpture park representing major works by sculptors from around the nation. Set on 16 acres of rainforest and open grassland, this peaceful valley has been landscaped with lakes, bridges and a meandering watercourse.
Borg Galleries has four exhibiting areas including a gallery constructed from mud bricks.
Dominating one end of the park is a Greg Johns sculpture, which was placed in the park by RAAF helicopter.
The Bowral Visitor Centre is housed in The Bradman Museum of Cricket and Visitor Centre and is easily accessible from the Main Street of Bowral.
It provides good parking facilities for visitors, a Tea Shop/Cafe which is open to the general public. We also have a fully stocked Gift Shop with a full range of souvenirs and memorabilia.
The very friendly staff will assist you with Tourist Information of Bowral and the surrounding region, providing maps, accommodation assistance etc. The facili...
The birthplace of Sir Donald Bradman, has been restored by Cootamundra Council. Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian sporting hero and his achievements on the cricket field from 1928 to 1948 are still among the world's best. He's the only Australian ever knighted for services to the game of cricket.
Cricket memorabilia on Sir Donald Bradman and local Cootamundra teams are on display. Bradman lived at Yeo Yeo, between Cootamundra and Stockinbingal for the first few years of his life. Sir Donalds'...
Bridges are not just functional, they can also be scenic and engineering attractions. Spare a few minutes to admire the Bridge over Tunks (Pearces Creek).
