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surfing for, 48–49 security, 54–55 AAA (Australian Automobile tips on, 77–81 bankruptcy and, 56 Association), 23–24 Active vacations, 61–66 carriers, 1, 54 AAT Kings, 378, 393, 400, Adelaide, 493–511 film and video and, 58 404, 576, 580 accommodations, 501–504 jet lag, 57 Aboriginal art and culture business hours, 500 long-haul flights, 56–58 Adelaide, 11–12, 507 currency exchange, 500 money-saving tips, 19, 22 Alice Springs, 11, 380, 385 doctors and dentists, 500 passes, 67–68 arts and crafts, 25 emergencies, 500 Alexander, Lake, 414 Alice Springs, 389–390 Internet access, 501 Alice Springs, 93–94, Darwin, 413 layout of, 499 375, 378–390 Kuranda, 290 lost property, 501 accommodations, 382–383 , 559 nightlife, 510–511 layout of, 381–382 , 454 pharmacies (chemist shops), organized tours in and , 164–165 501 around, 386–388 best places to learn about, post office, 501 outdoor activities, 388–389 11–12 restaurants, 504–506 restaurants, 383–385 Brambuk Aboriginal Living shopping, 509 road trips from, 390–393 Cultural Centre, 594 side trips from, 511–517 shopping, 389–390 Cairns, 11, 285–286 sights and attractions, sights and attractions, , 13, 506–508 385–386 421–422 spectator sports, 509 special events, 381 Port Douglas area, 302 transportation, 499–500 traveling to, 380–381 tours, 4 traveling to, 495–496, 498 visitor information, 381 Alice Springs, 387 visitor information, 498–499 Alice Springs Cultural Precinct, Manyallaluk Aboriginal Adelaide Casino, 511 385 community (near Adelaide Festival, 498 Alice Springs Desert Park, 385 Katherine), 427 Adelaide Festival Centre, 510 Alice Springs Holidays, Port Douglas, 11, 302 The Adelaide Hills, 514–515 378, 387 Uluru–Kata Tjuta Adelaide Zoo, 507–508 Alice Springs Reptile Centre, National Park, 11, Adventure Charters of 385–386 397–398 Kangaroo Island, 522 Alice Springs School of the Air, Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural Aerial tours 386 Centre (Wallaga Lake), 11, Katherine, 427 Alice Springs Telegraph Station 213–214 the Kimberley, 481, 484, 485 Historical Reserve, 13, 386 Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre Kings Canyon, 395 Alice Wanderer Centre Sight- (Alice Springs),COPYRIGHTED 11, 385, 387, Uluru–Kata Tjuta National MATERIALseeing Tours (Alice Springs), 389 Park, 396, 401–402 386–387, 389, 391–392 Aboriginal Desert Discovery Western , 433 Alpine National Park, 589–590 Tours, 378 Airfares American Express, Absalom’s Gallery (Broken Hill), for international travelers, 67 33, 35, 83, 84 220 money-saving tips, Adelaide, 500 Abseiling (rappelling), 19, 22, 55–56 Brisbane, 232 5, 63, 246 Airlie Beach, 316, 318, 319, Canberra, 600 Accommodations 322–326 Melbourne, 539 best, 14–15 , 54–55 Perth, 439 money-saving tips, 22–23, Air , 53–59, 66–68 Sydney, 114, 164 80–81 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 646

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American River, 520, 522–523 Australian Butterfly Sanctuary Ayers Rock, 400–402. See also Amigo’s Castle (Lightning (Kuranda), 6, 290 Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Ridge), 223 Australian Capital Territory Park Anangu Tours, 11, 93, 397 (ACT), 28 Ando’s Outback Tours, 203, 222 Australian Centre for the Angahook-Lorne State Park, Moving Image (ACMI; Backpacker lodges, 23 583 Melbourne), 550 , 576–580 Angaston, 511 Australian Chamber Orchestra Ballarat Fine Art Gallery, Anna Bay, 195 (Sydney), 170–171 578–579 Anzac Memorial (Sydney), 155 Australian Craftworks Balmoral Beach, 152, 162–163 Apartment rentals, 22, 77–78 (Sydney), 166 The Barossa (Barossa and Eden Apollo Bay, 582, 583 Australian Formula One Grand valleys), 5, 493, 511–517 Aquarius Roman Baths Prix (Melbourne), 37–38, 557 Barrenjoey Lighthouse (Launceston), 632 Australian Institute of Sport (Sydney), 151 AQWA (Aquarium of Western (Canberra), 604 The Basement (Sydney), 172 Australia; Perth), Australian Museum (Sydney), The Basin, 156 446, 451–452 152 Bat Cleft caves, 331–332 Araluen Centre (Alice Springs), Australian National Botanic , 212 385 Gardens (Canberra), 608 Battery Point Heritage Walk Archibald Fountain (Sydney), Australian National Maritime (Hobart), 620 155 Museum (Sydney), 13, 146 The Bay Islands, 256 Argyle Diamond Mine, 484 Australian Open (Melbourne), Beaches Arnhem Plateau, 427 558 best, 8–9 Arq (Sydney), 173 Australian Pacific Tours, 209 Byron Bay, 206 Artesian Bore Baths (Lightning Australian Pearling Exhibition Cairns, 293 Ridge), 223 (Darwin), 414 Coochiemudlo Island, 256 Art galleries Australian Pinnacle Tours, the Gold Coast, 358 Broken Hill, 220 432–434, 481 Perth, 448 Sydney, 165 Australian Reptile Park the Sunshine Coast, 348–349 Art Gallery of New South (Sydney), 148–149 Sydney, 150–152 Wales (Sydney), 152 Australian School of Moun- , 313 Art Gallery of South Australia taineering (Katoomba), Bed & breakfasts (B&Bs), (Adelaide), 506 181–182 23, 78 Art Gallery of Western Australian Stockman’s Hall of Beech Forest, 583 Australia (Perth), 446 Fame & Outback Heritage Beechworth, 587 Arts and crafts Centre (Longreach), 369 Bellingen, 202 Aboriginal, 25 Australian Surf Life Saving Bells Beach, 583 Alice Springs, 389–390 Championships (Kurrawa Belongil Beach, 206 Darwin, 413 Beach), 38 Belvoir Street Theatre Kuranda, 290 Australian Tourist Commission, (Sydney), 171 Melbourne, 559 28–29 , 214 Perth, 454 Australian War Memorial The Berry Farm (near Margaret Sydney, 164–165 (Canberra), 13, 605 River), 468 , 202 Australian Wild Flower Gallery Bevan’s Black Opal & Cactus Melbourne, 559 (Coffs Harbour), 202 Nursery (Lightning Ridge), Sydney, 166 Australian Woolshed 223 Arts Theatre (Adelaide), 510 (Brisbane), 243 Bicentennial Park (Sydney), 155 Arunta Art Gallery & Bookshop Australian Youth Hostels Asso- Big Banana Theme Park (Coffs (Alice Springs), 389 ciation (AYHA), 19 Harbour), 201 Ashcombe Maze & Water Gar- Australia’s Holiday Coast, Big Cat Green Island Reef dens (Shoreham), 573 197–208 Cruises (Cairns), 288 Australia Day, 37 (Beerwah), 350 Big Pineapple (Woombye), 350 Australian Automobile Associa- Autopia Tours, 580–581, 594 Biking and mountain biking, tion (AAA), 23–24 The Aviary (Kuranda), 290 63–64 Australian Aviation Heritage Aviation Museum (Alice Adelaide, 508 Centre (Darwin), 13, 413 Springs), 385 Alice Springs, 388 Australian Ballet, 170 Avon Valley Historical Rose Blue Mountains, 182 Garden (York), 461 Brisbane, 246–247 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 647

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Canberra, 608 Blue Mountains National Park, Botanic Gardens (Adelaide), Hunter Valley, 195 156 508 Kuranda, Cairns, 292 Blue Thunder Motorcycle Tours Bourbon & Beefsteak Bar Launceston, 632 (Sydney), 160 (Sydney), 172 Melbourne, 556 Boating (boat rentals). See also , 214 Mowbray Valley (near Port Canoeing; Kayaking; Sailing Box jellyfish (stingers), 41, Douglas), 303 Canberra, 609 150–151, 406 Perth, 452 Boat tours and cruises. See Boyne Island, 334 Port Douglas, 294, 296 also Dolphins and dolphin- Brambuk Aboriginal Living Sydney, 160 watching; Fishing; Whale- Cultural Centre, 594 The Billabong and watching Bright, 588 Wildlife Park (Port Mac- Adelaide River, 420 Brisbane, 1, 224–256 quarie), 198–199 Batemans Bay, 212 accommodations, 234–237 Billabong Sanctuary Brisbane, 241, 245 arriving in, 224, 226–227 (Townsville), 313–314 Broome, 492 doctors and dentists, 232 Billy tea and damper, 388 Canberra, 606 emergencies, 233 Birdsville Track, 526 -viewing, 420–421 Internet access, 233 Bird-watching, 64 Darwin, 414 layout of, 227 Alice Springs Desert Park, 385 Dunk Island, 309 main arteries and streets, best places for, 6, 7 Echuca, 585 227–228 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Freycinet National Park, 627 neighborhoods in brief, 360, 361 Geikie Gorge National Park, 228–229 David Fleay Wildlife Park 488 nightlife, 248–252 (West Burleigh), 361 Hastings River (Port organized tours, 245–246 Fogg Dam Conservation Macquarie), 199 pubs, 251 Reserve, 420 Hobart, 622 restaurants, 237–240 Kangaroo Island, 524 Kakadu National Park, 421 shopping, 247–248 Kuranda, 290 Katherine Gorge, 426 sights and attractions, Lady Elliot Island, 339 Kuranda, 290 240–245 Lamington National Park, 364 Launceston, 632 spectator sports, 247 Mt. Field National Park, 623 Longreach, 370 street maps, 228 Murray Lagoon, 525 Melbourne, 538 time zone, 233 Mutton Bird Island, 201 Mildura, 584–585 transportation, 229, 232 Swan Lake, 571 Moreton Island, 255 visitor information, 227 the Wet Tropics, 301 Narooma, 213 Brisbane Botanic Gardens Birdworld (Kuranda), 290 Ord River, 483–484 Mount Coot-tha, 243–244 Birrabeen, Lake, 343 Perth, 451 , 247 Birrarung Marr (Melbourne), Port Douglas, 299–300 Brisbane Jazz Club, 250–251 555 St. Helena Island, 256 Brisbane Powerhouse–Centre Blackall Ranges, 351 , 475 for the Live Arts, 249 Blackheath, 186–187 Sydney, 141, 158–159 Broadbeach, 354 Black Opal Tours, 223 the West Coast, 636–637 Broken Heads , Blood on the Southern Cross Bonaparte Archipelago, 480 206 (Ballarat), 579 Bondi and the southern Broken Hill, 7, 12, 218 , 300 beaches (Sydney), 94, 106 Broken Hill Regional Art Blowhole (Port Campbell accommodations, 125–126 Gallery, 220 National Park), 583 beach, 151 Bronte Beach, 151 Blue Mountains, 10, 89, 95, buses, 111 Broome, 12, 480, 488–492 178–188 restaurants, 138–139 The Broome Bird Observatory, bushwalking and other Bondi Hotel (Sydney), 174 492 activities, 180–182 Bondi Icebergs Club (Sydney), Broome Crocodile Park, 491 guided tours from Sydney, 162 BTS Tours, 300 179–180 Bonorong Park Wildlife Centre Buccaneer Archipelago, 480 visitor information, 178–179 (Hobart), 621 Buchan Caves, 589 Blue Mountains Adventure Bonsai Farm (Mt. Dandenong), Bucket shops, 19, 56 Company, 181 566 Buffalo, Mt., 593 Blue Mountains Explorer Bus, Booderee National Park, 208 Buley Rockhole, 415 182 Books, recommended, 82 Bundaberg, 336, 338 Blue Mountains Heritage Cen- Bookstores, Sydney, 165–166 Bundeena, 157 tre (Blackheath), 187 Boranup Drive, 468 Bungee jumping, 292, 303, 361 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 648

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Bungle Bungles, 480, 485–486 , 416 maps, 74 Bungy Australia (Surfers , 298 road conditions and safety, Paradise), 361 the Whitsundays, 328–329 75–76 Burleigh Heads, 354 Canberra, 596 road signs, 74 Burswood International Resort accommodations, 601–603 sample driving distances and Casino, 452, 455–456 arriving in, 596, 598 times, 71–72 Buses, 23, 69–70 business hours, 600 Cascade Brewery Tours Bushwalking. See Hiking doctors and dentists, 600 (Hobart), 621 Business hours, 83 embassies and consulates, Casinos Byron Bay, 202–206 600–601 Adelaide, 511 hospitals, 601 Brisbane, 251–252 Internet access, 601 Canberra, 609 CAAMA (Central Australian layout of, 599 the Gold Coast, 362–363 Aboriginal Media Associa- nightlife, 609 Hobart, 623 tion) (Alice Springs), 389–390 outdoor activities, 608–609 Melbourne, 565 Cable Beach, 9, 490–491 post office, 601 Perth, 455–456 Cadbury Chocolate Factory restaurants, 603–604 Sydney, 176 (Hobart), 621 sights and attractions, Cassowaries, 287, 290, 291, Cairns, 9, 274–293 604–608 301, 304, 332, 361 accommodations, 277–283 special events, 599 Castle Rock, 309 beaches, 293 tours, 606 Cataract Gorge, 632 day trips to Great Barrier transportation, 599–600 Cathedral Gorge, 485 Reef, 267–268 visitor information, 599 The Cathedrals (), diving trips, 271 Canberra Deep Space Commu- 343 layout of, 276–277 nication Complex, 605 & Zoo, outdoor activities, 292 Canberra National Multicul- 460 restaurants, 283–285 tural Festival (Canberra), 599 CaveWorks (near Margaret side trip to Kuranda, 288–291 Canoeing, 5, 64 River), 466–467 sights and attractions, Katherine Gorge, 426 Cavill Mall, 354, 358 285–288 Ord River, 484 Caving, 64–65 suggested itineraries, Perth, 452 Buchan Caves, 589 89, 92, 93 Cape Byron Lighthouse, 206 the Capricorn Caves, 330–332 transportation, 277 , 524–525 Jenolan Caves, 187–188 traveling to, 274, 276 Cape Leeuwin, 97 near , 466–468 visitor information, 276 Cape Leeuwin lighthouse, 468 Cellphones, 51–53 Cairns Rainforest Dome, 286 (Margaret Centennial Park (Sydney), 155 Cairns Regional Gallery, 286 River), 466 Centers for Disease Control , 286–287 Cape Moreton, 254 and Prevention, 41 Calendar of events, 37–39 Cape Otway Lighthouse., 583 Central Market (Adelaide), Calgardup Cave, 467 Cape-to-Cape, 10 509 Caloundra, 344 Cape Tourville Lighthouse, 626 Central Tilba, 12, 213 Camel Cup (Alice Springs), 381 Cape Tribulation National Park, Cessnock, 190–192 Camel rides, Broome, 491 6, 291, 300 Champagne Pools, 343 Camel safaris Cape Woolamai, 571 Charters Towers, 309 Alice Springs, 387–388 Capital Theatre (Sydney), 171 Children, families with, 23 Ayers Rock, 402 The Capricorn Caves, 330–331 information and resources, 46 Campbell’s Tours and Travel The Capricorn Coast, 329–332 suggested itinerary, 94–96 (Mt. Isa), 373, 374 Captain Cook Cruises, 158–159, Chinatown (Broome), 490 Camper vans, 72–73 451 Chinatown (Melbourne), 535 Camping Captain Hussey (Rottnest Chinese Garden (Sydney), 146 Finke Gorge National Park, Island), 458 Chinese Laundry (Sydney), 172 392 Cargo Bar & Lounge (Sydney), Chocolate walks, Melbourne, Fraser Island, 343 174 560 Kakadu National Park, Carnac Island, 451 Civic (Sydney), 173 423–424 Car racing, Melbourne, 557 Clare Valley, 512 the Kimberley, 483 Car rentals, 23, 49, 71–72 Clarke’s Beach, 206 Lamington National Park, Car travel, 70–76 Cleland Wildlife Park 367–368 driving rules, 73–74 (Mt. Lofty), 517 four-wheel driving, 76 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 649

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Climate, 35–36 Crown Casino (Melbourne), 565 best places for, 9–10 Clovelly Beach, 151 Currency and currency Bundaberg, 338 Cobblers Beach, 152 exchange, 32–33 Byron Bay, 206 Coffs Harbour, 199–202 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, courses, in Queensland, Coffs Harbour Zoo, 201 6, 360–361 272, 273 Cohunu Koala Park (Perth), 446 Customs House (Sydney), 153 Fitzroy Island, 287 Combo Waterhole Conserva- Customs regulations, 30–32 , tion Park (Winton), 372 Cutta Cutta Caves, 427 270, 271–273 Commonwealth Games, XVIII Cynthia Bay, 635 Lady Elliot Island, 338 (Melbourne), 37, 557 the Northwest Cape, 478 Conrad Jupiters Casino Perth, 453 (Broadbeach), 362 , Rottnest Island, 458 Consolidators, 19, 56 6, 96, 291, 301 Sydney, 161 Coober Pedy, 8, 12, 528–530 Daintree Rainforest, Diving Dreams, 273 Coochiemudlo Island, 256 92, 274, 300–301 Dolphins and dolphin-watching Coo-ee Aboriginal Art Gallery Daintree River, 301 Freycinet National Park, 627 and Shop (Sydney), 164 Dance clubs, Sydney, 172 Huskisson, 210 Coogee, 151 Dandenong Ranges, 565–568 Monkey Mia (Shark Bay), Cook and Phillip Park (Sydney), Dan Irby’s Mangrove 7, 472–475 162 Adventures, 301 Port Stephens, 197 Cooks’ Cottage (Melbourne), Darwin, 406–416 Tangalooma Wild Dolphin 556 accommodations, 409–410 Resort (Moreton Island), Coolangatta, 354 layout of, 409 254 Coolgardie, 469, 472 nightlife, 414–415 Done Art and Design (Sydney), Coolgardie Camel Farm, 472 restaurants, 410–412 165 Coonawarra, 512 shopping, 413 , The Coorong, 530–531 side trips from 198–200, 202 Coorong National Park, 530 Litchfield National Park, Dorrigo Rainforest Centre, 202 Coral Bay, 475–478 415–416 Downunder Bar (Brisbane), 250 Corroboree Rock, 392 Tiwi Islands, 416 Down Under Dive, 270–271, 273 Cotters Market (Townsville), sights and attractions, Drayton Family Wines 313 412–414 (Pokolbin), 193 Cottesloe, 448 transportation, 409 Dreamtime Cultural Centre Countrylink, 23, 68, 112 traveling to, 408 (near Rockhampton), 332 Cowes, 571 visitor information, 408 (Coomera), 359 Cradle Mountain, 11, 633 David Fleay Wildlife Park (West Driving rules, 73–74 Cradle Mountain Huts Burleigh), 361 Dromedary, Mount, 214 (Launceston), 634 Davis, Merrick, 348–349 Dunk Island, 303, 308–309 Creative Native (Perth), 454 Daydream Island, 321 Dunwich, 252 Credit cards, 35 Deep Sea Divers Den, 271–273 Duty-free shops, Sydney, 166 Cricket Deep vein thrombosis, 42, 58 Adelaide, 509 Delprat’s Mine (Broken Hill), Brisbane, 247 220 East Coast Adventure Tours, Melbourne, 557 Denham, 473 209 Perth, 453 Department stores East Coast Blues & Roots Festi- Sydney, 163 Melbourne, 559 val (Byron Bay), 203 , 304, 419 Sydney, 166 Easter Oakbank Racing Australia Zoo (Beerwah), 350 Derby, 486 Carnival, 517 Broome Crocodile Park, 491 Didj Beat Didjeridoo’s East Macdonnell Ranges (East Crocodylus Park (near Dar- (Sydney), 165 Macs), 391, 392–393 win), 412–413 Digital cameras, 52, 58 East Point Military Museum cruises, 420–421 Dingoes, 343 (Darwin), 412, 413 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures Dinosaurs, 242, 371, Echidna Chasm, 485 (Cairns), 287 374, 448, 491 Echuca, 586 safety concerns, 41–42 Disabilities, travelers with, Economy-class syndrome, Whitsunday Crocodile Safaris, 43–44 42, 58 322 Discovery Ecotours, 378, 387, Ecotours, Whitsunday islands, Crocodylus Park (near Darwin), 397, 399, 401 322 412–413 Diving, 61–63 Ecotrek, 590 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 650

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Eden, 214 Film Festival, Sydney, 38 Francois Peron National Park, Eden Killer Whale Museum, 214 Finke Gorge National Park, 392 473–475 , 427 Fishing, 65 Fraser Island, 329, 339–344 Edmund Kennedy track, 308 Batemans Bay, 212 Fremantle, 437, 448–451 Elabana Falls, 367 Cairns, 292 accommodations, 442 Electricity, 83 Coffs Harbour, 201 nightlife, 449–450 Electronic Travel Authority Darwin, 414 restaurant, 445 (ETA), 29 Fraser Island, 343–344 shopping, 449 Eli Creek, 343 Heron Island, 335 sights and attractions, Elizabeth Bay House (Sydney), Kakadu National Park, 449–451 153 422–423 transportation, 449 Ellery Creek Big Hole, 390 Kangaroo Island, 525 traveling to, 449 Ellis Beach, 293 the Northwest Cape, 478 visitor information, 449 El Questro Wilderness Park, Ord River, 484 Fremantle Arts Centre, 450 484–486 Perth, 452 Fremantle History Museum, 450 Elsey Cattle Station, 428 Rottnest Island, 458 Fremantle Prison, 450 Elsey National Park, 428 Whitsunday islands, 321–322 Frequent-flier programs, Embassies and consulates, 83 Fitzroy Island, 282–283, 19, 22, 56 Emergencies, 83 287–288 Freycinet National Park, 10–11, Emily Gap, 392 Flaxton Gardens, 351 626–627 Empire Hotel (Brisbane), 250 Flecker Botanic Gardens Friday’s (Brisbane), 250 Entry requirements, 29–30 (Cairns), 286 The Friend in Hand (Sydney), Escorted tours, 60–61 Flinders Chase National Park, 174 The Establishment (Sydney), 524 Frog Hole Gorge, 485 174 Flinders Ranges, 493 Frommers.com, 49 Eumundi Markets, 351 Flinders Ranges National Park, Frontier Camel Tours, 387–388, Eureka Stockade Centre 526–528 402 (Ballarat), 579 , 415 Fur seals, 468, 518, 524, 571 Everlasting Trail, 432 Floriade (Canberra), 38 Exmouth, 476 Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, 420 Gallery Gondwana (Alice Foodies Dream Tour Springs), 389 Falls Creek, 591–593 (Melbourne), 554 , 491 Falls Reserve, 186 Food stores Gasoline, 73, 76 Families with children, 23 Melbourne, 560 Gavala Aboriginal Art & Cul- information and resources, 46 Sydney, 168 tural Education Centre suggested itinerary, 94–96 Football (Australian Rules or (Sydney), 165 Fannie Bay, 412 rugby league) Gawler, 511 Fantasea Cruises, 269, 319–322 Adelaide, 509 Gay and lesbian travelers Fantastic Aussie Tours, Brisbane, 247 information and resources, 182–183, 187–188 Melbourne, 557–558 44–45 Farmers Markets (Brisbane), Perth, 453 Sydney, 37, 173 248 Sydney, 163 Gecko Canoeing, 64, 426 Farm stays, 78–79 Fort Denison (Sydney), Geikie Gorge National Park, Far Out Adventures, 140, 156 487–488 11, 404, 425, 428 Four Mile Beach, 8, 294, 303 Gemopal Pottery (Lightning Fashions (clothing) Four-wheel-driving and tours, Ridge), 223 Melbourne, 559–560 76, 481 George Brown Darwin Botanic Sydney, 166–168 Coffs Harbour area, 202 Gardens, 412 Featherdale Wildlife Park Fraser Island, 339–342 George’s Gold Mine (near Coffs (Sydney), 149, 158 Great Sandy National Park, Harbour), 201 Feature Tours, 432, 452, 473 349 Giants Cave, 467 Federation Square (Mel- Kakadu National Park, 418 Gibb River Road, 486 bourne), 550, 552 the Kimberley, 481, 486 Gilligan’s & Ginger’s (Sydney), Female Factory Historic Site Kings Canyon, 393 173 and Island Produce Fudge the Northwest Cape, 478 Ginger Factory (Yandina), 350 Factory (Hobart), 621 Port Douglas, 300 Gladstone, 334 Festivals and special events, , 432–433 Glass-bottom-boat trips, 37–39 Whitsunday islands, 322 267–270, 287, 288, 338, 339 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 651

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Glass House Mountains, 351 Great Barrier Reef, 4, 92, Ayers Rock, 401 Glengarry opal fields, 222 95–96, 263–273 best places for, 10–11 Glen Helen Gorge, 391 day trips to, 266–269 Brisbane, 247 Glenrowan, 587–588 diving, 271–273 Dandenong Ranges, 566 Go-karts, near Coffs Harbour, gateways to, 266 Darwin, 412 202 multiday cruises, 269–271 Finke Gorge National Park, 392 Gold and gold mining Great Goat Race (Lightning Fraser Island, 341 George’s Gold Mine (near Ridge), 222 Freycinet National Park, Coffs Harbour), 201 Great Keppel Island, 626, 627 the Goldfields, 469–471 329, 332–334 Heron Island, 335 The Gold Museum (Ballarat), The Great Ocean Road, Kakadu National Park, 579 5, 580–584 422, 423 Gold Treasury Museum Great Sandy National Park, 349 the Kimberley, 481 (Melbourne), 552 Green Island, 9, 270, Kings Canyon, 394 The Gold Coast, 351–363 271, 273, 288 Magnetic Island, 315–316 accommodations, 355–357 GST (Goods and Services Tax), , beaches, 358 85–86, 100 210–211 hinterland, 363–368 , 422 North Gorge Headlands Walk, nightlife, 362–363 252 orientation, 354 Sarah Island, 636 outdoor activities, 361–362 Hahndorf, 12, 516–517 ticks, 41 restaurants, 357–358 Hamelin Pool Historic Tele- Uluru–Kata Tjuta National seasons, 355 graph Station, 475 Park, 402 sights and activities, 358–361 Hamilton Island, 320–321, Whitsunday islands, 322–323 theme parks, 358–360 327–328 Hobart, 614–624 transportation, 355 Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures accommodations, 617–619 traveling to, 352, 354 (Cairns), 287 layout of, 616 visitor information, 354 Hazards Beach, 627 nightlife, 623 The Gold Coast Highway, 354 The Heads (Sydney), 140 organized tours, 622 Golden River Zoo (Mildura), 585 , 569 restaurants, 619–620 The Goldfields, 469–472 Health concerns, 40–43 shopping, 622–623 Goldfields Exhibition Health insurance, 39–40 sights and attractions, (Coolgardie), 472 Henley-on-Todd Regatta (Alice 620–622 The Gold Museum (Ballarat), Springs), 38, 381 special events, 616 579 Heritage & Interpretive Tours, transportation, 616 Gold Treasury Museum 300 traveling to, 614, 616 (Melbourne), 552 The Heritage Highway, visitor information, 616 Golf, 65 627–628 Hobart Summer Festival, 616 Adelaide, 508 Heritage Landing, 636 Hole in the Wall Beach, 210 Alice Springs, 389 Heritage Trails Network, Holiday Coast, 197–208 the Gold Coast, 361–362 Queensland, 262 Holiday Inn Jazz-n-Blues Melbourne, 556 Her Majesty’s Theatre Bar (Brisbane), 251 , 214 (Adelaide), 510 Holidays, 36–37 Narooma, 213 Her Majesty’s Theatre (Sydney), Holloways, 293 Perth, 452–453 171 Holmes à Court Gallery (Perth), Port Douglas, 303 Hermannsburg, 392 446 Sydney, 160–161 Hermannsburg Historical Home (Sydney), 172 White Cliffs, 222 Precinct, 392 Hook Island, 321, 326 Gordon River Cruises, 636 Heron Island, 6, 329, 335–336 Hope Island Golf Club, 361 Government House (Sydney), Hero of Waterloo Hotel Horden Vale, 583 155 (Sydney), 174 Horseback riding, 65 Grampians National Park, Heysen Trail, 508 Blue Mountains, 187 594–595 High Country, 588–594 Coffs Harbour area, 202 Grawin opal fields, 222 High Court of Australia Port Douglas area, 303 Gray Line, 190, 508, (Canberra), 605–606 Port Stephens, 196 538, 570, 580 High ‘n’ Wild, 180–181 Snowy Mountains, 216 Great Adventures, Hiking (bushwalking), 63 Horse racing 268, 273, 288 Adelaide, 508 Melbourne, 558 Great Australian Walks, 180 Alice Springs, 388–389 Sydney, 163 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 652

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Hot-air ballooning Jervis Bay, 6, 208–210 Kings Park & Botanic Garden Alice Springs, 388 Jessie Gap, 392 (Perth), 446–447 Canberra, 605 Jet lag, 57 Kiwi Down Under Farm (near Hunter Valley, 195 Jewel Cave, 467 Coffs Harbour), 201 Melbourne, 556 , 422 Koala Conservation Centre Yarra Valley, 569 Jindabyne, 215 (Phillip Island), 571 Hotham, Mt., 590 Jock’s Place (White Cliffs), 222 Koala Park (Sydney), 149 Houghton Wines (Middle Johanna, 583 , 286, 301, 313–315, Swan), 460 Jukurrpa Artists (Alice Springs), 321, 332, 524. See also spe- House swaps, 78 389 cific zoos, nature parks, and Hunter Estate Winery Julian Rocks, 206 reserves (Pokolbin), 193 Cohunu Koala Park (Perth), 446 The Hunter Valley, 188–195 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Hunter Vineyard Tours, 195 Kakadu Gorge and Waterfall (Brisbane), 240–241 Hyams Beach, 8, 210 Tours, 422 Phillip Island, 571 Hyde Park (Sydney), 155 Kakadu National Park, Sydney, 149, 158 Hyde Park Barracks Museum 4, 7, 10, 416–424 Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, (Sydney), 147 Kalgoorlie, 12, 469–471 566 Hyundai Hopman Cup Kangaroo Island, Kondalilla Falls, 351 (Perth), 37 7, 493, 518–526 , 215 Kangaroo Island Wilderness KuKu-Yalanji Dreamtime Walks, Tours, 521–522 302 Ian Potter Centre, The: Kangaroos. See also specific Kununurra, 480, 481–485 National Gallery of zoos, nature parks, and Kuranda, 92, 288–291 Australia (Melbourne), 552 reserves accommodations, 282 Ilfracombe, 370 car travel and, 75 Kuranda Scenic Railway, 289 IMAX Theatre (Melbourne), 552 Pebbly Beach, 211 Ku-ring-gai Chase National IMAX Theatre Sydney, 146 Sydney, 149, 150, 158 Park, 156–157 Imperial Cave, 188 Kata Tjuta National Park Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, Indian Head, 343 (Ayers Rock/The Olgas), 157 Indian Pacific Train, 3, 68–69, 4, 7, 11, 93, 395–402 218, 430, 434, 469, 496 Kate’s Cottage Museum Indigenart (Perth), 454 (Glenrowan), 588 La Boite Theatre (Brisbane), In-line skating Katherine, 424–428 249 Brisbane, 247 Katherine Gorge, 426–427 Lacey Creek loop, 308 Melbourne, 556 Katherine Hot Springs, 428 Lady Elliot Island, Sydney, 161 Katoomba, 182–185 329, 338–339 Insurance, 19, 39–40 Kayaking, 64 Lady Jane Bay, 152 car, 72 Perth, 452 Lake Cave, 467 International Association with sea , 5, 452 Lake St. Clair National, 11 for Medical Assistance to the Sunshine Coast, 349 Lamington National Park, Travelers (IAMAT), 41 Tasmania, 614 6–7, 10, 363, 364–368 International Student Identity the Whitsundays, 323 Langtrees 181 (Kalgoorlie), 471 Card (ISIC), 19 Kellyland (Glenrowan), 588 Larapinta Trail, 10, 388 International Youth Travel Card Ken Duncan Gallery (Sydney), Lark Quarry, 371 (IYTC), 19 165 Lathami Conservation Park, Internet access, 49–51, 83 Kershaw Gardens (Rockhamp- 525 Isle of the Dead, 625 ton), 332 Latrobe’s Cottage (Melbourne), Itineraries, suggested, 88–97 Keswick Interstate Rail Passen- 555 ger Terminal (Adelaide), 496 Launceston, 12, 628–633 Kewarra Beach, 293 Launceston Historic Walks, 631 Jacksons on George (Sydney), Kiama, 208 Lavers Hill, 583 174–175 The Kimberley, 4, 478–492 Lawn Hill National Park, 373 Jah-Roc the Mill Gallery (York), Kimberley Bushwalks, 481 Lee, “Bushtucker Woman” 461 Kings Canyon, 8, 93, 393–395 Helen, 468 Japanese pearl divers’ cemetery Kingscote, 519, 520, 522 Leeuwin Estate (Margaret (Broome), 491 Kings Creek bed, 394 River), 466 Jenolan Caves, 187–188 Lennard River, 487 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 653

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Leura, 186 Main Beach (Noosa Heads), Medical insurance, 39–40 Lexmark Indy 300 Carnival 8–9, 348 Medlow Bath, 186 (Surfers Paradise), 38 Maits Rest Rainforest Board- Melba Gully State Park, 583 Licuala Fan Palm track, 308 walk, 583 Melba’s Chocolate Factory Lightning Ridge, 7, 222–223 Mala Walk (Ayers Rock), 401 (Woodside), 515–516 Lilla Aboriginal Tours (Kings Maleny, 351 Melbourne, 532–574 Canyon), 394–395 Mammoth Cave, 467 accommodations, 540–544 Lindemans Hunter River Winery Mamukala wetlands, 423 arriving in, 532–534 (Pokolbin), 194 Mangarrayi people, 11, 428 business hours, 539 Line, 180 Manly, 107, 140 Carlton, 536 Litchfield National Park, accommodations, 127–128 accommodations, 415–416 beaches, 151–152 542–543 Living Desert Nature Park restaurants, 139–140 restaurants, 546, 548 (Broken Hill), 221 Manly Rocket Express Service Chinatown, 535 Loch Ard Gorge, 583 (Sydney), 159 consulates, 539 Lofty, Mt., 517 Manly to Spit Bridge Scenic Docklands, 536 London Bridge, 583 Walkway (Sydney), 156 restaurant, 550 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, 6 The Mansion at Werribee Park, doctors and dentists, 539 Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary 572 Fitzroy, 536 (Brisbane), 240–241 Manyallaluk Aboriginal accommodations, 543 Long Island Club Crocodile community, 427 restaurant, 548 Resort, 321, 326, 327 Mapleton, 351 Internet access, 539 Longreach, 368–370 Mapleton Falls, 351 layout of, 535 Longreach School of Distance Maps, 23–24, 74 neighborhoods in brief, Education, 369–370 Marble Bar (Sydney), 175 535–537 Long Reef Golf Club (Colloroy), Margaret River, 463–469 nightlife, 561–565 160–161 suggested itinerary, 96–97 outdoor activities, 556–557 Lord Dudley Hotel (Sydney), Margaret River Regional Wine parks and gardens, 555–556 175 Centre (Cowaramup), 467 post office, 539 Lord Nelson Hotel (Sydney), Margaret River Wine Region pubs, 564–565 175 Festival, 466 restaurants, 544–550 Lord’s Kakadu & Arnhemland Marineland Melanesia (Green Richmond, 536 Safaris, 406 Island), 288 the River District, 537 Lorne, 583 Marine stingers (box jellyfish; St. Kilda, 536 accommodations, 581–582 Portuguese-men-o’-war), accommodations, restaurants, 582–583 41, 150–151, 304, 406 543–544 Lost and found, 84 Maritime Museum of Tasmania restaurants, 548–549 Lost-luggage insurance, 40 (Hobart), 620 shopping, 558–561 Low Isles, 299 Markets side trips from, 565–574 Lucas Cave, 188 Brisbane, 248 sights and attractions, Luna Park (Sydney), 144 Eumundi, 351 550–556 Lutheran Mission (Hermanns- Kuranda, 290 South, 536–537 burg), 392 Port Douglas, 302 Southgate & Southbank, 536 Sydney, 169 South Yarra Maroochy River, kayaking on, accommodations, 544 MacDonnell Ranges, The, 349 restaurants, 549–550 7–8, 378 Marrdja Botanical Walk, 300 South Yarra/Prahan, 536 McGuigan Brothers Winery Mary Cairncross Park, 351 spectator sports, 557 (Pokolbin), 194 Mataranka, 427 transportation, 537–538 McKenzie, Lake, 343 Mataranka Falls, 428 visitor information, 535 McLaren Vale, 512 Mataranka Thermal Pools, weather information, 539 McWilliams Mount Pleasant 427–428 Williamstown, 537 Winery (Pokolbin), 194 Matilda Cruises (Sydney), 159 Melbourne Aquarium, 552 Magnetic Island, 304, 313–316 Matso’s (Broome), 491 Melbourne Concert Hall, 562 Mail, 84 MAXVISION Cinema Melbourne Cup, 38 Main Beach (near Surfers (Katoomba), 185 Melbourne Fringe Festival, 561 Paradise), 354 MCA (Museum of Contempo- Melbourne International Main Beach (Byron Bay), 206 rary Art; Sydney), 147 Comedy Festival, 561 MedicAlert identification tag, Melbourne International Film 42–43 Festival, 561 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 654

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Melbourne Museum, 552–553 Moore Park Golf Club Music stores, Sydney, 169 Melbourne Observation Deck, (Waterloo), 160 , 221 553 Moreton Bay and islands, Mutton Bird Island, 201 Melbourne Park National 252–256 Mylor, 516 Tennis Centre, 556–557 Moreton Island, 254–256 , 553 Morning Peninsula Regional Memorial Cemetery (Alice Gallery, 573 Namadgi National Park Springs), 385 The Mornington Peninsula, (Canberra), 608 The Mercantile (Sydney), 175 573–574 Nambour, 351 Merimbula, 214–215 Mornington Peninsula National Napier Ranges, 487 Merimbula Jazz Festival, 214 Park, 573 Narooma, 213–214 Metro (Sydney), 172 Morton National Park, 210–211 Narryna Van Diemen’s Land Michaelmas Cay, 268, 271 Mossman Gorge, 300–301 Folk Museum (Hobart), 620 The Migration Museum (Ade- Motorcycle tours National Capital Exhibition laide), 13, 506–507 Blue Mountains, 185 (Canberra), 606 Milawa Cheese Company, 587 Sydney, 160 National Gallery of Australia Milawa Gourmet Trail, 587 Motor homes (camper vans), (Canberra), 606 Mildura, 584–586 72–73 National Gallery of Victoria Mimosa Rocks National Park, Moulting Lagoon Game International (Melbourne), 214 Reserve, 626 553 Mining and mines. See also Mt. Buffalo National Park, National Museum of Australia Gold and gold mining; Opals 593–594 (Canberra), 13, 606–607 and opal mining Mt. Etna Caves National Park, National Pass Walk, 186 Delprat’s Mine (Broken Hill), 331 National Railway Museum 220 Mt. Field National Park, (Adelaide), 508 Jock’s Place (White Cliffs), 623–624 National Rhododendron 222 Mt. Hotham Resort, 590–591 Gardens (Olinda), 568 Mining Hall of Fame (Kalgoor- Mt. Isa, 2, 372–374 The National Wine Centre of lie), 470–471 Mt. Isa Mine Tours, 374 Australia (Adelaide), 507 Mt. Isa Mine Tours, 374 Mt. Isa Rodeo, 372 Native Guide Safari Tours (Port Mining Hall of Fame (Kalgoor- Mt. Tamborine, 363–364 Douglas), 11, 302 lie), 470–471 Mount Tomah Botanic Gardens, N’Dhala Gorge Nature Park, Mission Beach, 8, 12, 303–309 185 391, 393 day trips to Great Barrier Mount View Estate, 194 Ned Kelly Country, 587–588 Reef, 269 Mount Warning National Park, Neil McLeod’s Ningaloo Safari diving trips, 272 198 Tours, 478 Mister Goodbar (Sydney), 173 Mowbray Valley Trail Rides, 303 Nelson Bay, 195 Money matters, 32–35 Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair (Syd- Newhaven, 571 Money-saving tips and ney), 155 New Norcia, 462–463 discounts Mumbulla Mountain, 214 , 25–26, $60-a-day premise, 18 , 586 177–223 accommodations, Murramarang National Park, exploring, 177–178 22–23, 80–81 211 Outback, 217–223 , 19, 22 Murray Lagoon, 525 Newspapers and magazines, 84 general, 19 Murray River, 584–586 Newstead House (Brisbane), nightlife, 25 Murwillumbah, 206–208 244 restaurants, 24 Museum and Art Gallery (New New Year’s Eve (Sydney), 39 shopping, 25 Norcia), 463 Ngilgi Cave, 467–468 tours and sightseeing, 24 Museum and Art Gallery of the Nightlife, money-saving transportation, 23–24 (Darwin), tips, 25 Monkey Mia (Shark Bay), 413 Nimbin, 206 7, 472, 473–475 Museum of Brisbane, 244 Ningaloo Reef, 10, 472 Mon Repos Conservation Park, Museum of Central Australia Nitmiluk National Park, 337 (Alice Springs), 385 424–427 Mon Repos Conservation Park Museum of Contemporary Art The Nobbies, 571 (Bundaberg), 2 (MCA; Sydney), 147 Noosa Heads, 344, 348 Mon Repos Turtle Rookery, 337 Museum of Sydney, 153 accommodations, 346–347 Montague Island, 6, 213 Museum of Tropical Queens- Noosa National Park, 349 Montville, 351 land (Townsville), 309, 312 Noosaville, 344 Mooloolaba, 344 Museums, best, 13 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 655

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North Gorge Headlands Walk, Outback Ballooning (Alice post offices, 440 252 Springs), 388 restaurants, 443–445 North Stradbroke Island, 252 Outdoor activities, 61–66 shopping, 454–455 North Sydney Olympic Pool best outdoor adventures, 5 side trips from, 456–463 (Sydney), 162 Outfitters and operators, 66 sights and attractions, The Northwest Cape, Overland Track, 633, 634 446–451 7, 475–478 Overland train, 68, 69. See also spectator sports, 453 Nourlangie Rock, 421 specific destinations time zone, 440 Novotel Hotel (Sydney), 148 Oz Trek Adventure Tours, 180 tours, 451–452 NP&WSA Island Pass, 519 transportation, 437–439 Nuriootpa, 511 visitor information, 436 The Nut, 637 Package tours, 22, 59–60 Perth , Palm Beach, 8 433–434 Palm Cove, 293 Perth Mint, 447 Oakbank, 517 Palm Valley, 392 , 447, 455 OB1 Charters (Batemans Bay), Panorama Guth (Alice Springs), Peterson’s Champagne House 212 387 (Pokolbin), 194 Ocean Spirit Cruises, 268 Papunya Tula Artists (Alice Peterson’s Vineyard (Mount Oceanworld Manly (Sydney), Springs), 389 View), 194 149 Paradise Centre (Cavill Mall), Phillip Island, 570–572 The Old Church (Bellingen), 202 358 Phillip Island Penguin Reserve, Old Ghan Museum & Road Parasailing, 161, 303 572 Transport Hall of Fame (Alice Parliament House (Brisbane), Pigeonhouse Mountain, 210 Springs), 387 244 Pittwater, 151 Old Melbourne Gaol, 553–554 Parliament House (Canberra), Point Lookout, 252 Old Parliament House 607 Pokolbin, 191–194 (Canberra), 607 Parndana, 523 Police, 85 The Old Umbrella Shop , 30, 85 Port Arthur, 624–625 (Launceston), 632 Pearl Luggers (Broome), 491 Port Arthur Historic Site, 625 Olga, Mt. (the Olgas), 402 Pearls, Broome, 491, 492 Port Campbell National Park, Oodnadatta Track, 526 Pebbly Beach, 6, 211 583 Opals and opal mining Penfolds (Nuriootpa), 514 Port Douglas, 9, 294–303 Adelaide, 509 Penguins, 147, 213, 452 accommodations, 296–297 Coober Pedy, 530 Kangaroo Island, 525 day trips to Great Barrier Darwin, 413 Phillip Island, 570, 572 Reef, 267 Lightning Ridge, 222 The Penny Royal World & Gun- diving trips, 272 Sydney, 170 powder Mill (Launceston), outdoor activities, 302–303 Opera Australia (Sydney), 171 632 restaurants, 298–299 Opera Queensland (Brisbane), Peregrine Adventures, 614 sights and attractions, 250 Perth, 96–97, 429, 430, 299–302 Ord River, 483–484 433–456 traveling to, 294 Original & Authentic Aboriginal accommodations, 440–442 visitor information, 294, 296 Art (Sydney), 164 arriving in, 433–434, 436 Port Fairy, 584 Original Dreamtime Gallery beaches, 448 Port Macquarie, 198–199 (Alice Springs), 389 business hours, 439 Port of Echuca, 585 Orlando and Jacobs Creek consulates, 439 Port Phillip Bay, 572 Visitor Centre (Rowland currency exchange, 439 Port Stephens, 195–197 Flat), 513–514 doctors and dentists, 439 Poseidon, 267, 272 Ormiston Gorge and Pound, drugstores, 439 Powerhouse Museum (Sydney), 391 emergencies, 439 146–147 Ossa, Mt., 633 Free Transit Zone (FTZ), 437 Prescription medications, 43 The Outback, 5 layout of, 436 Princes Highway, 208 best places to experience, 7–8 lost property, 440 Pro Hart Gallery (Broken Hill), New South Wales, 217–223 maps, 436 220 Queensland, 368–374 neighborhoods in brief, Pubs, 25 South Australia, 493, 526–530 436–437 lodgings at, 23, 78 Victoria, 586 nightlife, 455–456 Puffing Billy Railway Outback at Isa (Mt. Isa), 374 outdoor activities, 452–453 (Belgrave), 568 police, 440 The Puppet Shop at the Rocks (Sydney), 166 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 656

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Purnululu (Bungle Bungles) Kuranda, 290, 291 , National Park, 485–486 Lamington National Park, 363 156, 157–158 Pylon Lookout (Sydney), 144 Mission Beach, 308 Royal Tasmanian Botanical Gar- the Wet Tropics, 291 dens (Hobart), 621–622 Ranger Uranium Mine, 422 , 623–624 Qantas, 22 Ravenswood, 309 Qantas Founders Outback The Red Centre, 26–27, Museum (Longreach), 370 375–402 Safety, 43, 85 Queensland, 2, 26, 257–374 exploring, 375–378 Sahara Outback Tours, 378, 404 Outback, 368–374 Reef HQ (Townsville), 264, 313 Sailing (yachting), 65 Queensland Art Gallery Regions in brief, 25–28 Airlie Beach, 324 (Brisbane), 241 Residency Museum (York), 461 Perth, 453 Queensland Cultural Centre Restaurants Sydney, 162–163 (Brisbane), 241 best, 15–17 racing, 163 Queensland Gallery of Modern money-saving tips, 24 Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht Art (Brisbane), 241–242 tips on, 81–82 Race, 39 Queensland Museum Rhyll Inlet, 571 the Whitsundays, 4, 319–320 (Brisbane), 242–243 Riche Nightclub (Sydney), 173 St. Clair, Lake, 633, 635 The Queensland Orchestra Richmond, 625 St. Helena Island, 256 (Brisbane), 249–250 Rippon Lea House Museum & St. James Church (Sydney), Queensland Performing Arts Historic Garden (Melbourne), 153–154 Centre (Brisbane), 241 554 St. Mary’s by the Sea Church Queensland’s Heritage Trails River cruises. See Boat tours (Port Douglas), 303 Network, 262 and cruises St. Mary’s Cathedral (Sydney), Queensland Theatre Company Rivergods, 64, 452 154 (Brisbane), 249 Rivermouth Beach, 468 St. Patrick’s Cathedral Queen Victoria Building (QVB; Riversleigh Fossil Centre (Melbourne), 554–555 Sydney), 163 (Mt. Isa), 374 St. Paul’s Cathedral Queen Victoria Market River Walk (Brisbane), 245 (Melbourne), 555 (Melbourne), 554 RnR Rafting, 292, 308 Salamanca Market (Hobart), The Queen Victoria Museum & Rockford (Tanunda), 514 622 Art Gallery (Launceston), Rockhampton, 329–332 Sandalford Caversham Estate, 632–633 Rockhampton Botanic Gardens, 460 Questacon—The National 332 Sarah Island, 636 Science and Technology Roma Street Parkland Scarborough Beach, 437, 448 Centre (Canberra), 607 (Brisbane), 244 Scenic World’s Scenic Railway, Quick Cat Cruises, Ron McKauge Walk, 293 185 269, 272, 308 Ross, 627–628 School of the Air, 220, 369, Quicksilver Connections, Ross Bridge, 627 386, 428 267, 272, 273, 294, 299, 302 Ross Female Factory, 628 Scuba diving, 61–63 Rothbury Estate (Pokolbin), best places for, 9–10 194 Bundaberg, 338 Raging Thunder Adventures, Rottnest Island, 9–10, 456–459 Byron Bay, 206 288, 292 The Roundhouse (Fremantle), courses, in Queensland, Rail Trail, 588 450 272, 273 Railway Station Museum Royal Botanic Gardens Fitzroy Island, 287 (Coolgardie), 472 (Melbourne), 555 Great Barrier Reef, 270, Rainbow Beach, 344 Royal Botanic Gardens 271–273 Rainforestation Nature Park (Sydney), 155 Lady Elliot Island, 338 (Kuranda), 291 Royal Flying Doctor Base the Northwest Cape, 478 Rainforest Circuit, 308 Broken Hill, 220 Perth, 453 Rainforest Habitat (near Port Mt. Isa, 374 Rottnest Island, 458 Douglas), 301–302 Royal Flying Doctor Service Sydney, 161 Rainforests Alice Springs, 386 Sea kayaking, 64 Byron Bay, 206 Kalgoorlie-Boulder Airport, Perth, 452 Coffs Harbour area, 202 471 with sea lions, 5, 452 Dorrigo and Mount Warning Royal Flying Doctor Visitors the Sunshine Coast, 349 national parks, 198–200, Centre, Cairns, 287 Tasmania, 614 202 the Whitsundays, 323 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 657

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Seal Bay Conservation Park, Snowy Mountains, 5, 215–217 Sunlover Cruises, 268, 273, 283 525 Snowy River National Park, 589 The Sunshine Coast, 344–351 Sea lions, 359, 451, 525 Sounds of Silence dinner (Ayers Super Pit, 469 Seasons, 35–36 Rock), 400 Super Pit (Kalgoorlie), 471 (near Surfers South Australia, 27–28, Surfaris, 203 Paradise), 358–360 493–531 Surfers Paradise, 9, 354 Seniors, 19, 45 Outback, 526–530 Surfing, 65 Seppelts (Seppeltsfield), 514 transportation, 494 Broome, 491 Serpentine Gorge, 390 visitor information, 493 Byron Bay, 206 Serviced apartments, 77–78 South Australian Maritime the Gold Coast, 358, 361 75-Mile Beach, 343 Museum (Adelaide), 507 Margaret River, 5, 65, 468 Shark Bay (Monkey Mia), South Australian Museum Perth, 453 7, 473–475 (Adelaide), 507 Rivermouth Beach, 468 Sharks, 149, 150, 158 South Bank Parklands Rottnest Island, 458 diving with, 149, 477–478 (Brisbane), 243 Sydney, 161, 162 Coffs Harbour, 201 South Head, 156 carnivals, 163 Shell Beach, 475 South Molle Island, 321, 326 Torquay, 583 Shelly Beach, 151 South Molle Island Resort, 328 Surfworld Museum, 583 Shipwreck Coast, 583 South Stradbroke Island, Swan Lake, 571 Shipwreck Galleries (Fremantle), 252, 254 The Swan Valley, 459–460 451 Sovereign Hill (Ballarat), Sweetheart, 413 Shopping, money-saving 579–580 Swimming tips, 25 Space Theatre 3D ride Canberra, 609 Shrine of Remembrance (Mel- (Sydney), 154 Kakadu National Park, 422 bourne), 555–556 Special events and festivals, Katherine Gorge, 427 Side-on Café (Sydney), 172 37–39 Sydney, 161–162 Silver City Tours (Broken Hill), Spiders, 41 Sydney, 3, 98–176 218 Springs Tour Professionals, accommodations, 116–128 Silverton, 221 378, 387 arriving in, 100–102 Simpson’s Gap, 390 Standley Chasm, 390 Balmain, 107 Single travelers, 47 Stanley, 637 bars, 173–175 Six Foot Track, 180 Star City (Sydney), 176 beaches, 150–152 Skiing, 5 State Houses of Parliament surfing, 161 High Country, 590–593 (Melbourne), 554 Bondi and the southern Snowy Mountains, 217 State Library of NSW (Sydney), beaches, 94, 106 Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, 153 accommodations, 288–289 STA Travel, 19 125–126 Skytour (Sydney), 1 Stingers (box jellyfish; Por- beach, 151 Skywalk (Dorrigo National tuguese-men-o’-war), buses, 111 Park), 202 41, 150–151, 304, 406 restaurants, 138–139 SkyWalk (Sydney), 1, 148 The Stonewall Hotel (Sydney), business hours, 114 Skyway, 95, 185 173 cafes, 137 Slip Inn (Sydney), 175 Stoney’s High Country, 590 Central, 106 Small Winemakers Centre Story Bridge (Brisbane), accommodations, (Pokolbin), 193 1, 246 121–122 Smoking, 2, 85 Strahan, 636 Circular Quay, 103 Snake bites, 41 The Strand (Townsville), 313 accommodations, Snakes, 148, 149 Strzelecki Track, 526 120–121 Snorkeling Stuart Highway, 526 restaurants, 128–129, 132 best places for, 9–10 Students, 19, 46–47 consulates, 114 Great Barrier Reef, 264, Subiaco (Perth), 454 currency exchange, 114 266–272 Sublime Point Lookout, 186 Darling Harbour, 103, 140 Green Island, 288 Summer Cloud Bay, 210 accommodations, the Northwest Cape, 478 Sun exposure, 42 122–123 Perth, 453 Sun-Herald City to Surf attractions, 146–147 Port Douglas, 299–300 (Sydney), 38 restaurants, 135–136 Rottnest Island, 458 The Sunlander, 69, 263, 276. Darlinghurst, 106 the Whitsundays, 319–320 See also specific destinations accommodations, 124 restaurants, 136–137 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 658

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Sydney (cont.) sights and attractions, Tantra (Sydney), 173 doctors and dentists, 114 140–158 Tanunda, 511 emergencies, 114–115 great deals, 141 Tanunda Cellars, 512 gay and lesbian clubs, 173 spectator sports, 163 Taronga Zoo, 158 Glebe, 106 suggested itineraries, Taronga Zoo (Sydney), 149–150 accommodations, 125 89, 92, 94–96 Tasmania, 28, 610–637 harbor cruises, 158–159 taxis, 101, 113 Tasmania Adventure Tours, Homebush Bay, 107 Town Hall, 103 613–614 hospitals, 115 restaurants near, 134–135 Park Wildlife Kings Cross and the suburbs transit information, 107 Rescue Centre, 625 beyond, 103, 123–124 transportation, 107–113 Tasmanian devils, 201, 241, restaurants, 136–137 visitor information, 102 517, 621, 623, 625, 639 layout of, 102 water taxis, 113 Tasmanian Expeditions, 66, lost property, 115 Watsons Bay, 106, 140 614, 627, 632, 634 luggage storage, 115 weather forecasts, 116 Tasmanian Museum and Art main arteries and streets, what’s new, 1 Gallery (Hobart), 622 102–103 Sydney Aquarium, 147 Tasmanian Wool Centre (Ross), Manly and the northern Sydney Ferries, 158 628 beaches, 107, 140 Sydney Festival, 37, 171 Taxi Club (Sydney), 173 accommodations, Sydney Film Festival, 38 Telopea Gallery (Sydney), 166 127–128 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Telstra Stadium (Sydney), beaches, 151–152 Gras, 37 147–148 restaurants, 139–140 Sydney Guided Tours, 160 Telstra Tower (Canberra), motorcycle tours, 160 Sydney Harbour, 140 607–608 movies, 175–176 Sydney Harbour Bridge, 144 Tempest, Mt., 254 neighborhoods in brief, 103, Sydney Harbour National Park, Tennis 106–107 140, 155–156 Canberra, 609 newspapers, 115 Sydney International Airport, Melbourne, 556–558 Newtown, 106 100 Sydney, 162 accommodations, accommodations, 128 Territory Craft (gallerybn), 385 124–125 Sydney International Aquatic Territory Wildlife Park ethnic restaurants, Centre, 148 (near Darwin), 412 137–138 Sydney Jewish Museum, 154 Theater nightlife, 170–176 Sydney Observatory, 154 Brisbane, 249 North, 106–107 Sydney Olympic Park, 147 Sydney, 171 The North Shore, 107 , 145–146, Theatre Royal (Hobart), 623 organized tours, 158–160 170 Thomson River cruises, 370 outdoor activities, 160–163 Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Thredbo Village, 215–217 Oxford Street, 103, 106 171 Three Brothers, 186 accommodations, 124 Sydney-to-Hobart Yacht Race, Three Sisters, 185 shopping, 164 39, 616 Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Paddington, 103, 106 Sydney Tours-R-Us, 180 (Canberra), 608 parks and gardens, 155–158 Sydney Tower, 148 Time zones, 87 performing arts, 170–172 Tinklers (Pokolbin), 194 pharmacies (chemist shops), Tipping, 24, 87 115 TAKA, 272 Tiwi Islands, 416 picnic fare, 132 Tamarama Beach, 151 Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural police, 116 Tamar River Cruises, 632 Park (Cairns), 11, 285–286 post offices, 116 Tamborine, Mt., 364 , 195 restaurants, 128–140 Tamburlaine Winery (Pokolbin), The Top End, 27, 403–428 surcharges on holidays 194 seasons, 403–404 and Sundays, 133 Tamworth Country Music tour operators, 404, 406 The Rocks, 103 Festival, 37 transportation, 404 accommodations, Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural visitor information, 403 120–121 Institute (Adelaide), 11–12, Torquay, 583 restaurants, 132–134 507 Tours walking tour, 159–160 Tangalooma Wild Dolphin escorted, 60–61 safety, 116 Resort (Moreton Island), 254 money-saving tips, 24 shopping, 163–170 Tannum Sands, 334 package, 59–60 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 659

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Townsville, 309–314 Underwater World Wentworth Falls, 186 day trips to Great Barrier (Mooloolaba), 349–350 Werribee, 572 Reef, 269 The West Coast, 636–637 diving trips, 272–273 West Coast Yacht Charters, 637 Trains and railways, 23, 68–69. Vasey Esplanade, 293 Western Australia, 27, 429–433 See also specific destinations Vasse Felix (Margaret River), Western Australian Maritime Indian Pacific train, 3, 68–69, 466 Museum (Fremantle), 451 218, 430, 434, 469, 496 Vaucluse House (Sydney), 154 Western Australian Maritime Kuranda Scenic Railway, 289 Victoria, 2, 28, 575–595 Museum (Perth), 13 National Railway Museum Victorian Arts Centre (Mel- Western Australian Museum (Adelaide), 508 bourne), 561–562 (Perth), 13, 448 Puffing Billy Railway Victoria’s Open Range Zoo at West Head, 156 (Belgrave), 568 Werribee, 572 West MacDonnell National Scenic World’s Scenic Railway, Visitor information, 28–29 Park, 390, 391 185 Visitours, 180, 190 Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World The Sunlander, 69, 263, 276 V/Line, 581 (Oxenford), 360 Transportation, 23–24, 66–76 Voyager Estate (Margaret The Wet Tropics, 4, 291. See Traveler’s checks, 34–35 River), 466 also Cape Tribulation , 19, 39–40 National Park; Daintree Travel North, 416, 425–427 National Park Treasury Casino (Brisbane), Wait-a-While Rainforest Whale-watching 251–252 Tours, 291, 302 Billabong Koala and Wildlife Treasury Gardens (Melbourne), Walls of Jerusalem National Park (Port Macquarie), 556 Park, 633 198–199 Treetop Walk (Lamington Waltzing Matilda Centre Fraser Island, 344 National Park), 367 (Winton), 372 Freycinet National Park, 627 Trekabout Tours (Pokolbin), WA Museum Kalgoorlie- Margaret River area, 468–469 194–195 Boulder, 471 the Northwest Cape, 478 Trek North Safaris, 300 Wanggoolba Creek, 343 Perth, 451 Trephina Gorge Nature Park, , 415 Port Stephens, 197 391, 392 Warden Finnerty’s Residence Whitsunday islands, 322 Trevallyn State Recreation (Coolgardie), 472 Wharf Theatre (Sydney), Area, 632 Warner Bros. Movie World 171–172 Trigg Beach, 448 (Oxenford), 360 White Cliffs, 221–222 Trinity Beach, 293 Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Whitehaven Beach, 8, 321 Trip-cancellation insurance, 39 Centre (Kakadu National White-water rafting, 65–66 Trolley Tours, 182 Park), 13, 422 near Cairns, 292 Tully River, 5, 292, 303, 308 Warrawong Sanctuary (Mylor), Mission Beach, 308 Tunnel Creek National Park, 516 Perth, 452 486, 487 Warumpi Arts (Alice Springs), Tully River, 5, 292, 303, 308 Turquoise Bay, 478 389 The Whitsunday coast and Tusa Dive Charters, 271, 273 Watarrka National Park, 393 islands, 9, 10, 316–329 Tweed Heads, 354 Wategos Beach, 206 choosing a base, 319 Tweed Valley, 206–207 Water, drinking, 87 day trips to Great Barrier Twelve Apostles, 583 Watsons Bay Hotel (Sydney), Reef, 269 Twin Falls, 422 175 diving trips, 273 Twin Towns Services Club Waves Surf School (Sydney), exploring, 319–323 (Tweed Heads), 362 162 island hopping, 320–321 Tyrell’s (Pokolbin), 194 Wayward Bus (Adelaide), 522 resorts, 326–329 Weather, 35–36 transportation, 318–319 Websites traveling to, 316, 318 Ubirr Rock, 421 state tourism offices, 29 visitor information, 318 Ulladulla, 210–211 traveler’s toolbox, 53 The Whitsundays Great Walk, Uluru–Kata Tjuta National Park travel-planning and booking, 323 (Ayers Rock/The Olgas), 47–49 Wi-Fi, 50–51 4, 7, 11, 93, 395–402 Weird Canberra Ghost and Wildflower Festival (Perth), 432 Umbarra Aboriginal Cultural History Tour, 606 Wildflowers, 4, 96, 432 Centre (Wallaga Lake), Weird Sydney Ghost and Perth, 447 11, 213–214 History Tours, 160 Wild-Life Tours, 580 21_763853 bindex.qxp 12/13/05 8:29 PM Page 660

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Wildlife viewing. See also Bird- Williams Esplanade, 293 watching; Dolphins and dol- Willie Creek Pearl Farm (near Yachting. See Sailing phin-watching; Broome), 491 Yalumba (Angaston), 514 Whale-watching; Zoos; and Wilpena Pound, 526 Yamatji Bitja Aboriginal Bush specific wildlife and nature Windjana Gorge National Park, Tours, 11, 471 parks and reserves 486, 487 Yarra Valley, 568–569 best places for, 6–7 Windsurfing, Sydney, 162 Yellow Water Billabong, 421 Cairns, 286 Wineglass Bay, 626, 627 Yongala (wreck), 9 Caversham, 460 Wineries York, 460–461 Cleland Wildlife Park (Mt. the Barossa, 512, 513–514 York Courthouse Complex, 461 Lofty), 517 Hunter Valley, 193–194 Yorkeys Knob, 293 Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Margaret River, 466 York Motor Museum, 13, 461 360–361 Ned Kelly Country, 587 Youth hostels and backpacker Darwin, 412–413 the Swan Valley, 460 lodges, 19, 23, 79–80 David Fleay Wildlife Park Wines (West Burleigh), 361 best years for, 190 Flinders Chase National Park Sydney, 170 Zenbar (Brisbane), 250 (Kangaroo Island), 524 Winton, 371–372 Zoos Healesville Sanctuary, 569 Wolf Blass (Nuriootpa), 514 Adelaide, 507–508 Lathami Conservation Park, Womadelaide Festival Cairns, 286–287 525 (Adelaide), 498 Caversham, 460 Rainforest Habitat (near Port Wonderbus, 180 Coffs Harbour, 201 Douglas), 301–302 Woodbridge (West Midland), Melbourne, 553 Sydney, 148–150 460 Mildura, 585 tip on, 291 Woodside, 515–516 Perth, 447, 455 Warrawong Sanctuary Woongarra Marine Park Rockhampton, 332 (Mylor), 516 (Bundaberg), 338 Sydney, 149–150, 158 William Ricketts Sanctuary World Heritage Cruises, 637 Werribee, 572 (Mt. Dandenong), 568 World War II oil storage tunnels (Darwin), 413

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