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Every corner you turn in Bendigo reveals another living treasure; another vivid reminder of the citys glorious and heady past whether it is the outrageous opulence of a boomtown hotel, or the simple piety of a wooden church.
The best 19th century cities combine grant scale and fine detail and there are few better than Bendigo. Many of Victorias cities and towns owe their origins to the gold rushes of the 19th century and Bendigo is one of them. Gold was no temporary lure to this city...
Seymour and Woodend - The Home of Hanging Rock
Seymour is situated on the Goulburn River at the base of the Tallarook Ranges, between Nagambie, Broadford, Euroa and Yea.
Seymour's town centre was originally located on Emily Street which was the main road between Melbourne and Sydney and became particularly busy during the the gold rush days. On that road is the historic Royal Hotel (built in 1848), the old court house (built in 1864 and now the visitor information centre) and the old post office (built in 1873 and now an art gallery and...
Kilmore And Kyneton - Bluestone Bliss
The town of Kilmore is located north of Melbourne between Wallan and Heathcote, on the main highway to Echuca.
As one of Victoria's oldest inland towns, Kilmore features a collection of historic buildings including the post office (built in 1863), court house (1864) and former police barracks (1892). However, one of the most striking of Kilmore's public buildings is the former town hall which was built in 1894 and features a decorative facade with enormous Corinthian pillars.
The oldest...
Daylesford and Hepburn Springs - Mineral Springs and Spiritual Health
The township of Daylesford is located between Castlemaine and Creswick, within a region that contains Australia's largest concentration of natural mineral springs.
A gold rush occurred in the area when alluvial gold was found in 1851, with the town of Daylesford was being surveyed in 1854. While Daylesford's initial growth was due to the thousands of workers looking for gold, the town is much more famous for the bubbling mineral waters which flow from its many springs. Coupled with its...
Macedon - Mountains and Memorials
Macedon is situated between Gisbourne and Woodend, at the foot of Mount Macedon. Macedon's small commercial centre is located on Victoria Street and features a supermarket, a few speciality shops and restaurants. The town's hotel, located in Smith Street, enjoys the attractive backdrop of Mt Macedon.
Ash Wednesday Park, located across the road from Macedon's railway station, serves as a reminder to the bushfires which tragically destroyed hundreds of homes and thousands of hectares of forest...
Sydney's Wonderful Waterways
Just as you havent seen New York until you have been to the top of the Empire state building, and you have not seen London until you have seen Big Ben, you havent done Sydney until youve been out on the Harbour.
One of the most beautiful waterways in the world, Sydney Harbour is inexorably linked with the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Two of Australias most impressive architectural icons. But dont be fooled into thinking the Harbour ends at the Harbour Bridge-it is much...
Sydney - Eat, Shop And Be Merry
Spend a day discovering treasures in dozens of quaint speciality stores, galleries and boutiques in The Rocks where antiques and vintage wares can be found alongside modern products made from authentic Australian materials such as lambs wool and native timbers. You will find known labels, jewels of every description, duty free fashion and beauty merchandise, and galleries boutiques with everything from hand made puppets to indigenous art.
The Rocks Markets, held every Saturday and Sunday (and...
Sydney - History Rocks
As the site of Australias original old town and the home of the Indigenous Cadigal people for thousands of years, The Rocks in the heart of Sydney CBD offers a beautifully preserved narrative of Australias; history with a delightful contemporary flavour. Dotted with early colonial architecture, modern restaurant, exciting shopping and fantastic attraction not forgetting the citys best vistas of magnificent Sydney Harbour The Rocks offers a vibrant blend of history, culture and style...
Sydney Walks, Whales, It's a Wonderland
Sydney is more than juts the CBD. To the north are the Manly Scenic Walkway and the walk from Taronga Zoo to Balmoral beach. The walk from Taronga to Balmoral is relatively new, and delivers breathtaking views of the harbour. It takes about two hours to cover the six-kilometre track, which takes you through native bushland and military sites that have been closed to the public for more than a century.
Once at Balmoral, treat yourself to fish and chips and a cappuccino and just sit on the...
Sydney - City To Sea
Sydney just mentioned the word and people all over the world see the shining white sails of the Sydney Opera House, and the steely grey arch of the Harbour Bridge. Kangaroos and Koalas arent far behind. But there is more to Sydney than cute marsupials and iconic arches. Sydney is the gateway to Australia for most visitors and from the first G'day you will feel at home. On the drive from the airport you will notice golf courses, parkland, residential developments, and, looming large in the taxi...
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