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Crater Lakes

Mount Gambier Crater Lakes Mountain Bike Trail allows you to view the three crater lakes: Blue Lake, Valley Lake and Leg of Mutton Lake. There is a wildlife park with boardwalks over Valley Lake and walking trails around the dry Leg of Mutton Lake.

Darling Harbour

Just a short walk from the heart of the city centre, this harbour side precinct has been developed as new tourist area with hotels, museums, parks, shopping centres and plenty of fast food shops. Everything of interest in Darling Harbour was built in the last 30 years and parts of it seem quite sterile, however the area is home to several attractions including the Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Wildlife World, the National Maritime Museum and the Powerhouse Museum.

Darwin International Airport (DRW)

Darwin is the closest Australian city to Asia. Its airport handles many of the cheapest international flights into and out of Australia, making Darwin a popular gateway.

Darwin International Airport (DRW) is 10km northeast of the city centre and is served by the airport shuttle bus that meets most (but not all) flights and drops off at hostels. The one-way fare is $16 (although the fare is reduced with more passengers).

Day hikes in Cradle Mountain

There are plenty of day hikes originating at the northern part of the national park. These range from easy ten-minute walks to more strenuous treks up Cradle Mountain. The Dove Lake Loop Track (2 hours) is the most popular and is a good introduction to the park.

The information centre sells a detailed map of these hiking trails for $4.