Alice Springs And Surrounds Alice Springs and Surrounds The area surrounding Alice Springs is a land of deep chasms and gorges carved though rust coloured ranges. The desert landscape is punctuated by unexpected oases and waterholes and ancient meteorite craters. It is home to an ancient people whose culture is alive and well. Alice Springs sits at the junction of the East and […]
Alice Springs And Surrounds Alice Springs Area Alice Springs is a diverse and vibrant outback town. Situated on the banks of the Todd River (which only occasionally runs with water) ‘Alice’ is famous for its colourful characters and relaxed atmosphere. Travellers can enjoy the view from Anzac Hill, browse the Araluen Cultural Precinct, learn about the hardships of the pioneers at the […]
Queensland Country Allora Allora is known as ‘the best little town on the Downs’. The town nestles beside Dalrymple Creek just off the highway between Toowoomba and Warwick. You may well think you are taking a trip into history when driving down the main street, a street described by one travel writer as ‘one of the three best […]
Tropical North Almaden Train buffs take note. The Savannahlander is one of tropical North Queensland’s unusual rail journeys. It runs from Cairns to Forsayth overnighting in Almaden. It traces an important railway system that was developed by John Moffat as part of his vast mining empire in the late 1800s. By 1910, the Cairns to Chillagoe line was […]
Outback Queensland Alpha Alpha, the ‘Town of Murals’, was established in 1884 and is part of Jericho Shire, one of Queensland’s largest cattle producing areas. Located on the Capricorn Highway, its streets are named after poets, the main street being Shakespeare Street. The town is known for the 27 murals painted on various buildings throughout the town. Each […]
Alexandria & Rosebery Alexandria Alexandria is a vibrant inner-city suburb located just south of Sydney’s CBD, celebrated for its unique blend of historical industrial charm and a modern, creative atmosphere. Once dominated by warehouses and factories, this area has evolved into a lively hub filled with converted lofts, cafés, breweries, and design studios. Its spacious streets, heritage brick buildings, […]
Southern Highlands Alpine Alpine is located on the Sydney side of Mittagong and boasts rich countryside. The atmosphere, character and old world charm of the villages which surround the major towns create an aura of peace, tranquillity and seclusion in the quaint country lanes, rolling hills, mist, birds and trees allowing one to reflect on the more leisurely […]
Byron Bay Area Alstonville Away from the coast, the Shire’s lush hinterland is punctuated by pioneer settlements like Teven, Tintenbar and Knockrow, where you can enjoy a round of golf, savour the burgeoning regional cuisine or sample the delights of the surrounding coffee, macadamia, peanut, avocado, stone fruit and banana plantations. The village of Alstonville is an Aladdin’s cave […]
Fraser Coast Amamoor At first glance, Amamoor, just a 15 minute drive outside Gympie, seems like nothing more than a tiny village that comes alive just once a year in August for the Country Music Muster. However, locals say that there is more to Amamoor than first meets the eye. On the Mary Valley Highway, this tiny town […]
Outback Queensland Amby Amby, originally called Amby Creek, became a township in 1883 and forms part of the eastern boundary of the Outback region. It can best be described as where the grain and the grazing belts meet. The Old Stage Changeover Shanty – known to the locals as Netting Hole – dates back to 1875 and is […]
