The tower at the summit of Black Mountain offers fantastic views of the city.
Telstra Tower (Black Mountain)
Tennant Creek tourist information centre
Tennant Creek Transit Centre
Greyhound coaches to Alice Springs, Darwin and Townsville stop at the coach terminal at 151 Patterson Street, Tennant Creek.
Territory Wildlife Park
Run by the NT Parks & Wildlife Commission, the accessible Territory Wildlife Park features 6km of walking trails as well as an excellent collection of native animals.
The Big Banana
One of the more famous of Australia’s big things, this huge concrete banana is the focal point of a tourist complex that features monorail tours of a banana plantation.
The Brass Monkey
The Brass Monkey on the corner of James and William Streets is one of Northbridge’s main drinking spots. It’s a huge place with lots of different areas including a beer garden.
The Brewery
There are several good bars on Flinders Street in Townsville’s city centre including the Brewery, which is a very popular spot with locals and visitors for nights out drinking.
The Cedars
The home of Hahndorf painter, Hans Heysen, has been restored featuring the artist’s studio. You can only visit by taking a guided tour of the house.
The Dubbo Regional Gallery: The Armati Bequest
The Dubbo Regional Gallery features four galleries with space for temporary exhibits. The Armati Bequest is a new branch of the Dubbo Regional Gallery at the Western Plains Cultural Centre which specialises in the Animal in Art theme with works featuring animals in a variety of media.
The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park
The Dutchmans Stern Conservation Park has a popular hiking trail (10.5km, five hours) that goes up to the ridge offering views to Port Augusta and Wilpena Pound. It is accessible by bicycle from Quorn, making it a popular excursion for travellers staying at the Andu Lodge.
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow (Bourke Street, Melbourne)
Melbourne has plenty of places to drink, but many of these feel plastic and charmless; however there are a few nice pubs including the Elephant and Wheelbarrow on Bourke Street in the city centre, which is a favourite with many backpackers.
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow (St Kilda)
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow pub below the Ritz Backpackers’ hostel on Fitzroy Street in St Kilda is a backpackers’ favourite. It is best known by many backpackers as the venue for the Neighbours trivia night (most Mondays; $40) and Alan Fletcher’s (Dr Karl Kennedy from Neighbours) band Waiting Room play here regularly.
The Hay Visitor Information Centre
The Irish
This Irish pub was established in 1835 by an Irish convict and has a great craic with hearty pub food.
The James
Like many Australian cities, Melbourne has plenty of places to drink but many of these feel plastic and charmless. However there are a few nice pubs around the city including the James Hotel pub (formerly the James Squire Brewhouse) in the Harbour Town area of Melbourne Docklands.
The Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre
The Nobbies
At the south-western tip of the Phillip Island are a group of rocks called the Nobbies, which are home to a colony of seals that can viewed through coin operated binoculars at the Nobbies kiosk.
The Overland Track
One of Australia’s most popular hiking trails is the Overland Track (6 days; 80km/50 miles) that runs between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair. The track is well maintained with eight huts along the route, however it is a very popular trek and the huts are often full, making it essential to bring along a tent and a warm sleeping bag. Public transport is available with pick-ups at either end of the track from both Hobart and Launceston. It is also possible to stay at luxury accommodation en route with hot showers and fully catered meals, but this option is guaranteed to blow your budget.
The Pumphouse Hotel
Like many Australian cities, Melbourne has plenty of places to drink but a lot of them feel plastic and charmless. However there are a few really nice pubs like the Pumphouse Hotel near Melbourne Museum and the Nunnery backpackers’ hostel.
The Rocks
This area at the southern end of the Harbour Bridge is Sydney’s oldest neighbourhood and is a welcome departure from the towers of glass and steel just a few minutes walk away. Much of the area has been renovated with plenty of expensive restaurants and boutiques. The Rocks is also home to some of the city’s best pubs and can get quite busy on a Friday or Saturday night.