Byron Bay has excellent beginners’ waves and is a popular spot to learn to surf.
Kool Katz run good value courses where you can learn to surf in a four-hour group lesson for only $49.
Kool Katz Learn To Surf
Kronosaurus Korner museum and information centre
This excellent little museum has some of the world’s best palaeontology artefacts including the Richmond Pliosaur, which many believe to be the best vertebrate fossil found in Australia. Another highlight is a 100 million year old dinosaur with its fossilised skin still intact.
The Kronosaurus Korner complex is also home to Richmond’s tourist information centre.
Kununurra coach stop
Greyhound coaches to Broome and Darwin stop in Kununurra at the BP service station on Messmate Way.
Kununurra Visitors Information Centre
Kuranda Koala Gardens
The Kuranda Koala Gardens are similar to Birdworld and the Butterfly Sanctuary, but with koalas.
Kuranda train station
The train is the nicest way to travel from Cairns to Kuranda. The Kuranda Scenic Railway operates the historic train and the ride is so popular that most people rate the train trip higher than Kuranda itself, although others find the endless commentary a little irritating. Trains leave Cairns at 8.30am and 9.30am, returning at 2pm and 3.30pm. The train isn’t cheap at $49 for a one-way ticket or $74 return.
Lady Denman Maritime Museum
This museum features the Lady Denman ferry and several other historic vessels as well as exhibits on the heritage of Jervis Bay.
Lakes Entrance coach stop
V/line has coaches to Batemans Bay, Canberra and Bairnsdale, where you can connect with trains to Melbourne. V/line coaches stop on the Esplanade near the post office.
Lakes Entrance Visitors Information Centre
Lamb on Chapel
Lamb on Chapel in South Yarra is one of the many contenders for Melbourne’s best souvlaki and kebabs.
Lambs Restaurant
Lambs Restaurant on Lygon Street in Carlton is one of the many contenders for Melbourne’s best souvlaki and kebabs.
Lamington National Park
This national park in the Gold Coast hinterland has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage area and is home to unique flora and fauna. The park is close enough to the Gold Coast to make an easy day trip from either Coolangatta or Surfers and there is a good choice of both half-day and full-day walks.
Land of the Beardies History House Museum
The region was first settled by a couple of bearded men from whom this museum takes its name. The museum delves into the town’s history with an interesting array of exhibits.
Launceston Airport (LST)
Launceston Airport (LST) is 20km south of Launceston city centre and has flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Jetstar, Qantas and Virgin Australia fly into here.
The Airporter Shuttle Bus (tel 1300 385 522) connects with all flights and will pick up and drop off at hostels. The one-way fare to the city centre is $18.
Launceston Visitor Information Centre
Lennox Head bus and coach stop
Bus 640 runs between Ballina and Byron Bay stopping en route at the Lennox Head. NSW TrainLink coaches run from Lennox Head to Casino, Grafton, Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Premier Motor Service coaches also stop at Lennox Head but Greyhound coaches do not.
Line of Lode
Line of Lode is a striking structure that is a memorial to over 800 miners who died working along the Line of Lode. The memorial features audio-visual exhibits and offers spectacular views over Broken Hill.
Lismore Bus Transit Centre
Some Brisbane-Sydney buses bypass Lismore so check first if you want to get off here. Most buses, including Kirklands and Greyhound Australia, stop at the Transit Centre at the corner of Magellen and Molesworth Streets.
Lismore train station
Lismore used to be served by trains on the Casino–Murwillumbah rail line, however the line was closed in 2004 and Lismore train station is now just a coach station served by NSW TrainLink coaches that stop here en route between Casino and Tweed Heads.
Lismore train station is on Union Street, west of the town centre.