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Albury's beautiful Botanic Gardens have been established for over 100 years
and gives residents and tourists alike the opportunity to see and admire the
historical significance as well.
Over the years, the gardens have won many prizes for layout, design, and plant
species and annual planting's. The Curved paths and rounded scrub beds give a
softer, less formal look to these gardens which once had straight paths and
rows of pines, elms and other trees. The council is continually upgrading
the ... Albury, Albury Wodonga Area
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Well established European trees which have a magnificient show of colour
during Autumn.
Memorial Garden for WWI, forms part of the Tumut Tree Walk.Tumut, Tumut Area
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Located 3 kilometres to Wahgunyah and 7 kilometres to Rutherglen.
The acclaimed Terrace Restaurant is open daily for morning and afternoon tea and seasonal lunches and is open for dinner on Saturday evening.
Fresh local produce is incorporated into the modern, innovative a la Carte menu. We are fully licensed and have an extensive list of All Saints Estate wines available by the glass or bottle Established in 1864, All Saints Estate is one of Australia's oldest and most picturesque winerie... Wahgunyah, Corowa Area
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Home of the Living Lattice Labyrinth - the largest maze in the world grown in this fashion as a result of the inosculation of over 9,000 trees. Due to its open structure, claustrophobics will be relaxed in this maze, as will parents of young children.
You can explore the labyrinth to find The Tower, play The Seekers Game or just take a meditative stroll along the broad Living Lattice Paths which are suitable for wheelchairs and strollers.
Puzzles are available to play with and range from jigs... Alstonville, Ballina Area
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Amazement offers a welcoming and attractive setting with a great range of activities the whole family will enjoy: the Lilly Pilly Maze, Summer Maze, Farm Animals, Maze games, electric and pedal cars for small children, the Wild Wood.
Bring a picnic or order a hamper.Wyong Creek, Wyong Area
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Once a favourite spot for aboriginal corroborees, the area is now a beautiful park, centred on the Ululah Lagoon. This picturesque parkland has a skate bowl, children's fort, flying fox and other play equipment, barbecues, picnic facilities and toilet blocks. The park also has facilities for visitors with a disability including a liberty swing.
A feature of Anzac Park includes the Sandakin Memorial.Tamworth, Tamworth Area
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The Armidale heritage drive takes in the C.B. Newling Centre. This Centre was built of the finest materials and workmanship during the Great Depression as a teachers college. The imposing building has always been surrounded by formal gardens, which you are free to walk around. The Centre is now a campus of the University of New England and you are free to poke your head into the entrance hall - during it's teacher's college days students were never allowed to use the grand stairs. The Centre als... Armidale, Armidale Area
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Arrowfield Estate is situated in famous Upper Hunter Valley wine region. The home property, vineyard, winery, restaurant & cellar door overlooks the beautiful Doyles & Martindale Ranges.
Our multi award winning vineyard and winery has received over 1,000 awards and medals date.
Visit us at our cellar doors in Jerrys Plains or Pokolbin, meet our friendly and knowledgeable team, and enjoy an outstanding range of wines.
Arrowfield Estate is home to Max's Restaurant. Max’s Restaurant offers a s... Jerrys Plains, Singleton Area
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Athenabacchus was established in the Spring of 1998 with a 1.5 Ha plot of Chardonnay.
Two years later the Shiraz block was planted followed two years later by a Pinot Gris and a Sauvignon Blanc plot.
The first harvest was in March 2002 but 2003 saw the first wine produced from our vines - the Shiraz.
Athenabacchus is the result of one man's stubborn dream and the hard work of the family.
For five years we commuted to the vineyard on the weekends to work a little more on the dream that has be... Goulburn, Goulburn Area
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Austinmer Beach is one of the more popular beaches north of Wollongong. Its popularity dates back to the 1900's when people came by train to stay at several guest houses. Today Austinmer is well set up to cater to large summer crowds. It lies next to Lawrence Hargraves Drive, with shops lining the western side and a large car park and park between the beach and the Drive. Norfolk Island pines back the length of the beach with the new Surf Club and other amenities occupying the southern half of t... Austinmer, Wollongong Area
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The original idea of creating botanic garden came from scientists working with the Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) at Merbein. In 1983 a $10,000 grant from the Elliot bequest enabled a committee to engage the services of John Wrigley OPA B.Sc. FAIPR, recognised as one of Australia's best authorities on botanic gardens, to develop a master plan and make recommendations.
It took 5 years to select the site, acquire land, and obtain Government approvals and t... Buronga, Wentworth Area
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The Australian National Botanic Gardens, nestled at the foot of Black Mountain, are devoted entirely to plants native to Australia. In fact, the Gardens have the finest collection of Australian flora in the world.
You can see the plants of the rainforest, the desert, the mountains and more, in specially created 'climatic zones.' Explore the Rainforest Gully, the Rock Garden, the Eucalypt Lawn and the Mallee Shrublands on marked trails.
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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.Werris Creek, Tamworth Area
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The Australian Truck Drivers Memorial is situated in the small township of Tarcutta New South Wales Australia, midway between Sydney & Melbourne. This site was chosen, as the town has a long historical association with the transport industry and is situated beside the Hume Hwy being one of the busiest major highways in the world.
The memorial was founded in 1994 and established with funding from Recar in memory of truck drivers and those directly related with the industry who have lost their l... Tarcutta, Wagga Wagga Area
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North Avoca Beach is quietly tucked in between two of the Central Coast's more well known beaches - Avoca Beach and Terrigal Beach. Even though this beach is well renowned for its powerful north-easterly swells, it is also a great spot for a beach walk. Walkers will admire the luxury hill-side homes which take in some of the most spectacular coastal views of NSW.
The big waves on North Avoca Beach ensure it is a popular surfing spot for locals and visitors alike. Although the beach is patrolle... Avoca Beach North, Gosford Area
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Back O The Moon is a 3 acre garden. Surrounded by open fields and is located 4 kilometres from Moss Vale towards Robertson.
The garden is set amongst large pines, flowering cherries, dogwoods and colourful autumn trees. There’s a formal rose garden, pond garden, whimsical folly, bulb and woodland areas.
Garden available for wedding ceremonies and photographs.
Back O The Moon is a part of the Open Garden Scheme.
There will be an Art Exhibition by local artists, during the Days of Wine Art ... Moss Vale, Southern Highlands Area
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Located immediately over Missingham Bridge from Ballina. The Ballina
cemetary was originally established here due to to the high ground.
The first recorded burial in old East Ballina cemetery is that of Pearson
Simpson on 26th May, 1853. In 1915 graves were transferred to the new
Ballina cemetery.
It was not until 1963 that this Pioneer Park was established under a special
act of Parliament. The old headstones are being used to create a historic walk.
Owing to the large number of shipping d... Ballina, Ballina Area
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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.Orange, Orange Area
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This area takes its name from the great Australian explorer - George Bass. In May 1943, the American merchant ship 'Cities Services Boston' sank off Bass Point and although no sailors' lives were lost, 4 Australian soldiers who went to their aid were drowned. An annual service remembers there bravery and a memorial has been erected on site.
Bass Point is a popular spot for recreational visits, fishing, diving and walking. Bass Point contains Aboriginal middens of national significance as well... Shellharbour, Shellharbour Area
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Belambi beach is at the southern end of a two kilometre stretch of beach and is backed by a reserve with distant mountain views. The beach is wxtremely popular for fishing with the Boat Ramp and small harbour near by. Bellambi is located 7km north of the Wollongong CBD.Bellambi, Wollongong Area
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Bellevue Hill is a Fauna Reserve with wallabies, kangaroo's and emu's. At the bottom of the lookout there are playgrounds and free barbecue's with lights that come on a night for an evening barbecue.
At the top of the hill, you have a superb view of Cowra, which is nestled beside the meandering Lachlan River.Cowra, Cowra Area
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Belmore Park is situated in the centre of the City of Goulburn, on the site of the original Market Place, Belmore Park is a prominent landmark, popular with residents and visitors alike.
The beautiful Victorian architecture of the Band Rotunda and many varied Civic Monuments are framed by mature trees and colourful floral displays.
Belmore Park is the heart and soul of Goulburn. It has been, and continues to be, the place where groups of citizens gather to celebrate events in the life of the c... Goulburn, Goulburn Area
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Bennetts Beach in Hawks Nest is the beginning of a long stretch of beach, which enters the Myall Lakes National Park and extends north to the fishing village of Seal Rocks through a virtual wildlife corridor. South Bennetts Beach leads you to the Yacaaba Headland walk, your reward being fantastic views of the mouth of the Myall River across Port Stephens and north to Myall Lakes National Park.
Patrolled during school holidays and weekends over the summer, this beach is popular with those who en... Tea Gardens, Great Lakes
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This deep waterhole forms part of a gorge on the Nepean River between Camden and Penrith, and is a popular spot for people escaping Sydney.
Enjoy water-based activities such as swimming, fishing and canoeing. There are fireplaces, barbeques and accessible toilet facilities; there is bushwalking through Gulguer Nature Reserve to Caley’s Lookout.
Car–based and caravan camping is available in the camping area (bookings essential, fees apply).
Wood fired fireplaces and fire-rings for campfires... Wallacia, Penrith Area
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Situated at the northern end of the main business centre of Taree the gardens reflect the luxuriant appearance of the dense forest which once covered the rich soils of the Manning River Valley. Many of the trees and shrubs were donated as a tribute to the pioneer settlers.
This a very popular place for wedding ceremonies. There is no vehicular access into the Gardens.Taree, Manning Valley
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A circular lagoon surounds a small tree-covered island. Behind on both sides of the lagoon is a wide mown area with atttractive shade trees. Behind this again are tracks leading in and out of the paperbark forest. Shelter, water and toilets are available.
Birds seen include Plumed Whistling-Duck, Grey Teal, Pacific Baza, Dusky Moorhen, Superb Fairy-wren, Eastern Yellow Robin, Varied Triller, Olive-backed Oriole, Figbird and Red browed Finch.Ballina, Ballina Area
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Bicentennial Park was established to commemorate the bicentennary in 1988. This parkland provides passive recreation, pathways, fountains and Tamworth's history recorded in granite.
Outstanding sculptures, a water fountain, period lighting and a performance structure make this a wonderful area for relaxation and enjoyed for the whole family.
Also renowned for its opening concert and also the free concerts during the Country Music Festival with big star names such as Kasey Chambers and Lee Kern... Tamworth, Tamworth Area
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White Cliffs is home to the unique Bill O'Reilly Oval, there is not a blade of grass to be seen for it is nothing but hard red dirt. A must see for all cricketing fans. Bill O'Reilly's father was the town's first school teacher and the great cricketer is the town's most famous son.White Cliffs, Central Darling Area
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A replication of Dubbo's diverse biology before European settlement.
The garden is designed to give visitors a taste of the range of habitats and plants which you will finds when you venture into the parks & reserves of the Dubbo region.Dubbo, Dubbo Area
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Bishops Lodge is a remarkable iron building constructed in 1889 as home of the first Anglican Bishop of the Riverina. It features unique architecture reflecting climatic conditions of the Riverina, including corrugated iron on the outside and saw dust for insulation.
There are also attractive gardens in the grounds including an acclaimed collection of heritage roses.
Morning and afternoon teas can be served to groups by appointment and light lunches.
Convention facilities are available inclu... Hay, Hay Area
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The Old Black Stump Wine Saloon built in the 1860's and destroyed by fire in 1908 and at this spot is The Black Stump Rest Area. About 10 kilometres north of Coolah at a road junction. The pub was apparently named after the nearby Black Stump Run and Black Stump Creek. As if to strengthen the claim, it is said the Aboriginal name of the area means 'place where the fire went out and left a black stump'. A rest area has been established by the road at the approximate site of the old saloon. There ... Coolah, Warrumbungle Area
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Blackbutt Reserve occupies approximately 182 hectares of land six kilometres from Newcastle city centre. It offers visitors many opportunities to link recreational activities and environmental education with conservation and research programs.
Consisting of Eucalypt forest and pockets of significant remnant vegetation, Blackbutt Reserve boasts a restored rainforest providing habitats for a number of rare and vulnerable species. Vast opportunities for conservation and research exist throughout t... New Lambton, Newcastle Area
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Host to the NSW State Surf Life Saving Championships in 2002 and 2003 Blacksmiths Beach is a beach for the whole family. Home to the championship winning Swansea Surf Life Saving Club, Blacksmiths Beach is popular for:
• Beach and sand activities, such as kite surfing, volleyball, surfing and surf life saving activities
• Beach walking – Blacksmiths Beach is the southern end of Nine Mile Beach, a 16 kilometre beach that stretches from Blacksmiths north to Redhead
• The surf life saving club has... Blacksmiths, Lake Macquarie Area
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Ten beautiful hectares of tended parkland with river views and activities. Camp overnight and enjoy picnic and BBQ facilities with modern new amenities.
Ideal for group outings, tennis court hire, children's play areas, kiosk, shops nearby, toilets, picnic tables, shelter, wood for BBQ supplied (or gas available), playground equipment.
A great place for a great day out.Wallacia, Penrith Area
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Blayney Adventure Playground features a Mouse House, passive and active recreation areas including a climbing gym, swings, flying fox, sand pit, giant chess game, fenced dog off-leash area and wetlands
The highlight is a Mouse House – a timber-lined cylinder, large enough to walk through, which rotates by walking or running inside it.
The Playground is located in Heritage Park.Blayney, Blayney Area
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Bonaira Native Gardens is a pleasant walk from Reid Sttreet to Girraween Avenue through plantings of native trees and original rainforest species of the area. Monument to the Wodi Wodi people, the local aboriginal tribe and their descendants.Kiama, Kiama Area
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The Botanic Gardens, which received National Heritage status in 1994 contain a large variety of native plants from all parts of Australia.
Booderee National Park and Booderee Botanic Gardens are the names chosen by the Wreck Bay Aboriginal Community for the former Commonwealth Jervis Bay National Park and Jervis Bay Botanic Gardens.
Booderee is an Aboriginal word from the Dhurga language meaning 'bay of plenty' or 'plenty of fish'.
The White-bellied Sea Eagle is one of the many birds you can s... Jervis Bay, Shoalhaven Area
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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.Green Point Gosford, Gosford Area
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Located at the base of Willans Hill, the Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens are set on eight point nine hectares.
A discovery centre, mini zoo, children's playground, free flight aviary and rainforest section are open to visitors. Other attractions include a Tree Chapel, Chinese Garden, Camellia and Cactus Gardens and Miniature Railway. The Miniature Railway operates the first and third Sunday of each month. The track runs through woodlands, a tunnel and over a bridge. Train rides operate between 10.3... Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga Area
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Boyds Tower is located at Red Point, on the southern headland of Twofold Bay.
This historic 5-storey sandstone tower was built in 1846 from stone shipped
from Pyrmont in Sydney. Ben Boyd intended The Tower to be used as a
lighthouse to guide home his fleet of ships, but permission to light it was
refused by the government of the day. It was later used as a vantagepoint
for whale spotters. Access to The Tower was upgraded during the bicentennial
year. A 500 metre asphalt track suitable for w... Eden, Sapphire Coast
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The unique Heritage listed garden estate of Breenhold Gardens at Mount Wilson, in the Blue Mountains, is one of the most extensive privately owned garden properties in Australia. Breenhold comprises over 45 hectares of luxuriant gardens, parkland and native bushland.
Over the past 40 years several thousand exotic and indigenous trees and flowering shrubs have been planted. Northern hemisphere elms, pines, cedars, cypresses & dogwood, rhododendons and azalea terraces blend with native tree fer... Mount Wilson, Blue Mountains Area
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Bronte House is a private residence, which is regularly opened to the public. This romantic Gothic style cottage and garden merges beautifully into the Bronte Gully, forming a harmonious whole. The garden, retrieved from neglect, has been praised worldwide as a triumph and a masterpiece. The House, as described by its original owner, was, and still is, 'lovely beyond conception.'Sydney Suburbs, Sydney
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This breathtaking, unspoilt, uncrowded beach is nestled in a pocket of heath land surrounded by Yuraygir National Park.
A relaxing place for families and visitors of all age groups to get away from the hustle and bustle. Apart from the obvious pastime of just relaxing in this gorgeous setting there are a number of points of interest on and around this beach. The lookout offers panoramic views of the coastline and National Park. This is also a wonderful vantage point for whale watching. Pods of ... Brooms Head, Yamba Area
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The is a 2km walking track through Heritage Park and along the banks of the Brunswick River, featuring over 200 rainforest trees and palms from all over the world .They include red cedars, coolamons, grevilleas, black apple, giant water gum, rosewood, flooded gum, swamp mahogany and hoop pines.Mullumbimby, Byron Bay Area
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The museum depicts in detail the story of the timber getters and dairy industries, pioneers of Mullumbimby and local government. Situated in pleasant parkland on the banks of Saltwater Creek with slab displays of horse drawn agricultural implements, a machinery shed and pioneer slab cottage. School age children are admitted free.
Contact Mrs A. Hoving on: (02) 6684 2454 to visit the museum by appointment.Mullumbimby, Byron Bay Area
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This picturesque beach is 900 metres long and backed by sand dunes and a large parkland area ideal for family picnics and gatherings. This beach proves to be popular as the nearby caravan park houses many visitors all year round. Bulli is located 11 km north of Wollongong CBD.Bulli, Wollongong Area
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Burrinjuck Dam gives its name to the Burrinjuck Waters State Park. The Park and Dam provide a stunning setting for bushwalking, camping, water sports or just relaxing in a beautiful natural setting. Burrinjuck Dam was the first of its type, providing water to irrigation farmers, and is now also an award-winning hydro-electric power station as well.Burrinjuck, Yass Area
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Come and relax with the family or with someone special on the banks of the beautiful Hawkesbury River.
Our picnic ground has seating and barbecue facilities for 500 people.
We have ski beachs with a boat ramp and tractor launching. Ski lessons available by appointment.
The Kiosk offers a variety of food and drink as well as souvenirs and gifts.
For those who don't want to swim in the river we have a pools for children and adultsWilberforce, Hawkesbury Valley
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To most visitors the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney is immaculately groomed, formal and distinctly European in appearance. There is not even the slightest hint that the site once supported people, plants and animals in a natural balance, as well as carrying the spiritual meaning of an Indigenous culture for thousands of years. Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters, the Gardens' most recent garden display, is set to change that perception.
Featuring native plants that once grew around the Sydney Harbour ... Sydney, Sydney
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Award winning Cameron Park is in the perfect location right in the middle of Wellington's CBD.
The park is suitable for coach picnics with toilet and barbecue facilities close by.
Excellent modern playground equipment provided for children of all ages.Wellington, Wellington Area
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