Points of Interest

Northern Territory

Northern Territory

Kakadu National Park

Kakadu National Park is an iconic, world heritage listed park four hours drive to the south-east of Darwin. 

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Mataranka

The hot springs of Mataranka are a beautiful and relaxing place to unwind after a long day’s drive.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Borroloola

Borroloola, a town in the NT, is located on the McArthur River, about 50 km upstream from the Gulf of Carpentaria. It is known for barramundi fishing, amongst other things.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Hermannsburg

The former German mission of Hermannsburg (Indigenous name Ntaria) is famous for being home to Albert Namatjira – one of Australia’s most notable artists (one of his depictions of Mt Hermannsburg is shown above)

5 Points (Redeem $300)

King's Canyon

Kings Canyon – a majestic destination featuring 300 metre high sandstone walls, palm-filled crevices, and views that stretch across the desert.

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Devil's Marbles

Known by the traditional name of Karlu Karlu, this iconic rock formation is located approximately 105km south of Tennant Creek

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Uluru

Uluru – formerly known as Ayers Rock – is one of the most iconic features in Australia.

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Katherine Gorge

Nitmiluk National Park, just 30 kilometres north-east of Katherine, covers a vast area, including 13 impressive gorges carved from the ancient sandstone country which stretch for as far as the eye can see.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Queensland

Hell's Gate

Hell’s Gate – the first or last roadhouse coming to or leaving Queensland on the Savannah Way.

8 Points (Redeem $500)

 

Normanton

Located at the base of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Normanton is known as the location of the most northerly camp of the ill-fated explorers Burke and Wills, as well as where the world’s largest crocodile was shot (life size replica shown above).

8 Points (Redeem $500)

Mount Isa

Mount Isa is a city in the Gulf Country region of Queensland, Australia. It came into existence because of the vast mineral deposits found in the area. Mount Isa Mines is one of the most productive single mines in world history, based on combined production of lead, silver, copper and zinc (Wikipedia)

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Diamantina National Park

Diamantina National Park is located in the Channel Country of South West Queensland, some 1,278 km west of Brisbane. Like the Diamantina River that flows through it, it is named for Lady Diamantina Bowen, wife of Sir George Bowen, the first Governor of Queensland (Wikipedia)

8 Points (Redeem $500)

Stockman's Hall of Fame

The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame is a museum located in Longreach, Queensland, Australia, which pays tribute to pioneers of the Australian outback (Wikipedia).

6 Points (Redeem $350)

Carnarvon National Park

Hidden in the rugged ranges of Queensland’s central highlands, Carnarvon Gorge features towering sandstone cliffs, vibrantly coloured side gorges, diverse flora and fauna and Aboriginal rock art.

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Cooper Creek

Cooper Creek was the site of the death of the explorers Burke and Wills in 1861. It is sometimes known as the Barcoo River from one of its tributaries and is one of three major Queensland river systems that flow into the Lake Eyre basin. Wikipedia

6 Points (Redeem $350)

Cattle Stations

Cattle stations in the Australian outback can equal in size small European countries – many exceeding 10,000 square km. Many offer farmstay accommodation to give visitors a glimpse of life on these properties.

6 Points (Redeem $350)

South Australia

Simpson Desert

The Simpson Desert is a large area of dry, red sandy plain and dunes in Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland in central Australia. It is the fourth-largest Australian desert, with an area of 176,500 km². Wikipedia

12 Points (Redeem $900)

Opal Mines

Australian opal has been cited as accounting for 95–97% of the world’s supply of precious opal, with the state of South Australia accounting for 80% of the world’s supply.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Oodnadatta Track

The Oodnadatta Track is an unsealed 617 km outback road in the Australian state of South Australia passing from Marree in the south-east to Marla in the north-west via Oodnadatta. Wikipedia

9 Points (Redeem $600)

Lake Eyre

Lake Eyre, officially known as Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre, is an endorheic lake in east-central Far North South Australia, some 700 km north of Adelaide. Wikipedia

9 Points (Redeem $600)

Birdsville Track

The Birdsville Track is a notable outback road in Australia. The 517-kilometre track runs between Birdsville in south-western Queensland and Marree, a small town in the north-eastern part of South Australia. It traverses three deserts along the route, the Strzelecki Desert, Sturt Stony Desert and Tirari Desert. Wikipedia

9 Points (Redeem $600)

Innamincka Regional Reserve

Innamincka Regional Reserve is a protected area located in the north-east of South Australia which includes the town of Innamincka. Wikipedia

9 Points (Redeem $600)

Flinders Ranges National Park

Known as the Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park, it consists of ancient and rugged mountain landscapes, peaceful tree-lined gorges and a seasonal wealth of wildlife. The sense of space unique to the semi-arid zone combine to make Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park one of South Australia’s iconic destinations.

7 Points (Redeem $400)

WOMAD

WOMADelaide is an annual four-day festival of Music, Arts and Dance, which was first held in 1992 in Botanic Park, Adelaide, South Australia. Wikipedia

5 Points (Redeem $300)

New South Wales

Cameron Corner

Cameron’s corner consists of a roadhouse and a population of 5 people, and is located on the intersection of the state borders of Queensland, South Australia and New South Wales.

9 Points (Redeem $600)

 

Gundabooka National Park

The Gundabooka National Park is a protected national park in the north-west region of New South Wales, in eastern Australia. The 63,902-hectare national park is located approximately 820 kilometres northwest of Sydney. The nearest town is Bourke, 70 kilometres to the north. Wikipedia

7 Points (Redeem $400)

White Cliffs

Like Coober Pedy, Whitecliffs is known for opal mining and underground houses. Visitors can stay in the largest underground motel in the world.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Menindee Lakes

The Menindee Lakes is a system of 9 large, but relatively shallow lakes, located in south-west New South Wales on the Darling River, about 200 km upstream of the Darling River’s junction with the River Murray. Wikipedia

7 Points (Redeem $400)

Lake Mungo National Park

First Nation’s people have lived around Lake Mungo for more than 50,000 years, making this one of the oldest places outside of Africa to have been inhabited by humans since ancient times.

6 Points (Redeem $350)

Lachlan Valley

The Lachlan valley has an area of 90,000 square kilometres, extending from the Great Dividing Range to the Great Cumbung Swamp on the Riverine plains.

8 Points (Redeem $500)

Hay Plains

The Hay Plains are a vast, flat region in the west of New South Wales. The Sturt Highway traverses the plains, and for many people it’s a stretch of emptiness, but for others it has a majestic beauty.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Victoria

Big Desert Wilderness Park

The Big Desert Wilderness Park is a protected area in the Australian state of Victoria, Australia located in the state’s west adjoining the border with South Australia. It is the oldest of Victoria’s three wilderness parks. Wikipedia

8 Points (Redeem $500)

Grampians National Park

Grampians National Park is a nature reserve in Victoria, Australia. It’s known for its sandstone mountains, wildflowers and wildlife including echidnas and wallabies. Near the village of Halls Gap, the Brambuk Aboriginal Cultural Centre gives insight into local Aboriginal history and rock art. Trails lead to waterfalls like towering MacKenzie Falls and lookouts such as the Balconies, with views of the Victoria Range.

5 Points (Redeem $300)

Gold Fields

The Victorian gold rush was a period in the history of Victoria, Australia approximately between 1851 and the late 1860s. Wikipedia

5 Points (Redeem $300)