Government House is one of those well-known Sydney attractions that most locals are aware of, but few have visited.
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Located only 120 kilometres from Melbourne, Castlemaine offers a wonderful weekend refuge from the rat race.
The hist... [more]
Coppers; pigs; plodders; bobbies; blue heelers; the boys in blue; the fuzz; the heat; the law – whatever you want to cal... [more]
Lovers of sport, there is heaven on Earth, and it's called the National Sports Museum.
Filled with a stupendous range... [more]
Although it may seem like an odd thing to do on a weekend, donating blood is the sort of altruistic gesture that can lea... [more]Although it may seem like an odd thing to do on a weekend, donating blood is the sort of altruistic gesture that can lea... [more]
Whether you call it Stadium Australia, the Olympic Stadium, ANZ Stadium or simply Homebush, you'll love taking the tour.... [more]
Brisbane Photo Walks is unfortunately no longer in operation. I could not find any similar services. If you do know of... [more]
Searching for cheap yet enjoyable things to do on a weekend? A poker night could be just what you’re looking for.
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Blues Point Reserve is arguably the finest place in Sydney from which to view the harbour, the bridge and the Opera Hous... [more]
Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave s... [more]
Step back in time and immerse yourself in depravity with a visit to the absorbing Old Melbourne Gaol.
The history of ... [more]
Oceans cover seven tenths of the Earth’s surface- yet few of us have any real appreciation of the incredible sights and ... [more]
You've walked past it, you've driven past it, you've even been there – so isn't it time you finally took a tour of the G... [more]
Relive old memories and help the kids create new ones with a visit to the Zig Zag Railway.
Situated at Clarence, just... [more]
Situated little more than a hundred kilometres from Melbourne, Ballarat makes the perfect place to escape the big smoke ... [more]
For adventurers who are keen to walk to the top of Australia’s highest mountain, Charlottes Pass is the place to start.
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Get away from the daily grind with a weekend in gorgeous Byron Bay.
It may be a whole other state away, but depending... [more]
You've walked past it, you've driven past it, you've even been there – so isn't it time you finally took a tour of Etiha... [more]
It's scenic, it's historic, it's interesting – so isn't it time you finally visited Fort Denison?
Formerly known as M... [more]
Take the time to slow down, relax and get back to nature, by paying a visit to the Brisbane Koala Bushlands.
This res... [more]
Canberra is so full of attractions that it would take several weeks to see them all. What that means is that you should ... [more]
Out Wacol way can be found an interesting slice of rural heritage nestled peacefully within the modern city.
Administ... [more]
Have you ever wanted to combine a spot of exercise with a dash of learning and a bucketload of sleaze? Or do you simply ... [more]
Don't be surprised if you spot Darryl Kerrigan out Woodridge way, because it boasts a lovely slice of serenity known as ... [more]
If you feel like trying your hand at golf, but lack the time, money, patience or confidence to do so, there are two fun ... [more]
As you follow the Convict Trail on its journey from Sydney to Newcastle, one of Australia's greatest engineering project... [more]
As Cronulla Ferries takes you on one of its scenic cruises around Port Hacking, you'll be soaking up the history as you ... [more]
Immerse yourself in nature – and burn a few calories while you're at it – with a visit to the lovely Tinchi Tamba Wetlan... [more]
Wollongong may offer the standard tourist attractions – museum, art gallery, botanic gardens – but it does boast somethi... [more]
You may have lived in Melbourne all your life, you may have explored every one of its nooks and crannies, but you haven'... [more]
Hidden within the western suburbs is Experiment Farm Cottage, a piece of heritage that tells an important part of Sydney... [more]
Prepare a hamper, find a blanket and grab your camera – you're off to the floating lookout known as Clark Island.
Sit... [more]
We've all walked past it a million times. But how many of us have actually taken the time to explore Hyde Park Barracks?... [more]
As you wander about the house museum of Elizabeth Farm, you're travelling back in time almost to the very beginning of m... [more]
Set over 28 luscious hectares, the elevated Mt Tomah Botanic Garden is a cool-climate wonderland.
Mt Tomah, the cousi... [more]
If the weather's fine and you're looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll, there are few better places on the northern beache... [more]
Are you adventurous, romantic, curious? Or perhaps you're shy, desperate, creepy? Either way, it's about time you gave s... [more]
Few people realise that the famed Southern Cross – one of Australia's greatest historical treasures – is to be found at ... [more]
You've had a hectic week, so why not take a load off at Parsley Bay Reserve?
Situated in Woollahra, this is a lovely ... [more]
If you enjoy working your brain and meeting new people, why not join your local Scrabble club?
In an era in which onl... [more]
Every Saturday night at Williamstown’s Titanic Theatre Restaurant, the most famous ship in history ‘sails’ (and sinks).
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It's a fine day and you want to relax in a picturesque setting. So where to go? Well, why not pay a visit to Davidson Pa... [more]
At the risk of blowing our own trumpet, WeekendNotes has long been a force for good in the community, thanks to the tire... [more]
Take a break with your partner or family. Get away from the city without having to get away. Book yourself a houseboat w... [more]
When it comes to combining exercising and socialising with sightseeing and history, Melbourne has few better ways than t... [more]
Having been an Aboriginal fishing ground, a convict prison, a quarry, an industrial school, a girls’ reformatory and a n... [more]
WeekendNotes has a long and proud tradition of showing lazy cheapskates how to have fun on the tightest of budgets in th... [more]
When it comes to burning some calories and taking in the best of marvellous Melbourne, you'd be hard pressed to find a b... [more]
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If you want to picnic somewhere that's pretty, historic and little-known, look no further than Rodd Island.
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