6 places to discover
Barrack Street Jetty is a historic ferry terminal and waterfront precinct on the Swan River (Derbarl Yerrigan) at Barrack Square in central Perth, Western Australia. Part of the Elizabeth Quay development, it comprises six jetties serving Transperth ferries to South Perth, Rottnest Island ferries and Swan River cruises. It is notable for its central city location, heritage transport role and panoramic views of the Perth skyline.
Corinna is a remote historic township on the Pieman River at the southern edge of the Tarkine (takayna) in western Tasmania. Established during the 1881 Pieman River gold rush, it was once a thriving gold-mining port. Today it is a wilderness retreat within rainforest, providing access to the Pieman River, Tarkine rainforest and heritage mining sites, and serves as a base for eco-tourism and river-based exploration.
Daintree Village is a small riverside settlement on the Daintree River in Douglas Shire, Far North Queensland, about 40 kilometres north of Mossman. Established as a timber port in the 1880s, it now serves as a gateway to the Daintree Rainforest and Daintree National Park. The village is known for river cruises, crocodile and birdwatching, historic buildings, and its tranquil rainforest setting within the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Kuranda is a small rainforest village on the Atherton Tableland in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, about 25 kilometres northwest of Cairns. Surrounded by World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics rainforest and Barron Gorge National Park, it is known as the 'Village in the Rainforest'. Notable for its heritage Kuranda Scenic Railway, Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, vibrant markets, and wildlife attractions, it serves as a major day-trip destination from Cairns.
Morjim Beach is a sandy beach located in the village of Morjim in North Goa, situated on the northern bank of the Chapora River. It is widely recognized as a significant nesting site for endangered Olive Ridley sea turtles, with conservation efforts actively protecting nests during the October to March season. The beach is also culturally distinct due to its high concentration of Russian tourists and businesses, earning it the nickname 'Little Russia'. It offers a relatively tranquil environment compared to busier Goan beaches.
Windsor is a historic town on the Hawkesbury River in the City of Hawkesbury, about 56 km north-west of Sydney, New South Wales. Established in 1794 as Green Hills, it was Australia's third British settlement and was proclaimed Windsor by Governor Lachlan Macquarie in 1810 as one of his five Macquarie Towns. It is notable for its well-preserved colonial streetscape, heritage buildings, and role as an early agricultural settlement.