Lake Weeroona is the jewel in Bendigo's crown. This beautiful ornamental lake and reserve, set on 18 hectares, was transformed from a dusty mining area in the 1870s. Take a walk around the picturesque lake, enjoy a coffee, a heart warming meal or a delicious homemade gelato.
The kids will love the amazing playground and the wide open space to burn off some energy. To make the visit even more exciting, catch a vintage tram from the city centre to the lake.
Lake Wendouree has been a community destination for more than 150 years. Located in central Ballarat next to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and near Victoria Park, Lake Wendouree offers a wide range of attractions and recreational activities both on and off the water.
Facilities include the six-kilometre Steve Moneghetti running and walking track, cycling trails, playgrounds and excellent picnic and barbeque facilities. The lake offers opportunities for fishing, sailing and rowing. The world-class 2000 metre rowing course hosted rowing events at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games and remains a venue for school, club and high-level rowing and sailing competitions. The Rustic Fountain which was built to commemorate the first water supply to Ballarat. The organic, volcanic stone structure is similar to the ones which can be found in the Carlton Gardens in Melbourne.
Features include public toilets, barbeques, playgrounds, restaurants, water pursuits including fishing, rowing course, six kilometer and home of rowing in the 1956 Olympics.
Located approximately 18 kilometres from Cheshunt, Lake William Hovell is a scenic and popular recreational destination set among the rolling landscapes of the King Valley.
This picturesque lake offers a range of outdoor activities, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing day out. Visitors can enjoy picnicking and barbecuing in well-maintained areas, as well as fishing, canoeing and walking along the shoreline. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including trout, redfin and the protected Macquarie perch, an endangered native species.
Constructed in 1971, Lake William Hovell was built to store water from the King River for downstream irrigation. The reserve has been open to the public for decades and is managed to balance recreation with its important role as an irrigation storage.
Unique boating regulations help preserve the lake's peaceful atmosphere, with vessel speeds limited to eight kilometres per hour and engine power restricted. Camping is not permitted within the reserve, although much of the western shoreline is easily accessible and well maintained for visitors.
Water levels can vary significantly throughout the year, often dropping in summer and refilling over winter. These seasonal changes make the cooler months, particularly winter, an ideal time for trout fishing.
Wuruma is a local Indigenous word for the majestic bird of prey known as the brahminy kite. Located 48 kilometres north of Eidsvold on the Nogo River, Lake Wuruma is one of the North Burnett's favourite spots for fishing, boating and relaxing by the water. Holding up to 165,000 megalitres of water, the lake provides vital irrigation for the region's agricultural industries.
Facilities include boat ramps, designated camping areas, sheltered picnic spots, wood barbecues and public amenities, making it easy to settle in for a day or a weekend outdoors.
Anglers flock to Lake Wuruma for the chance to hook Australian bass, barramundi, golden perch and silver perch, while breeding populations of eel-tailed catfish, spangled perch and eels also thrive in the lake. Thanks to ongoing fish stocking programs and its reputation as one of the few Bass and Barra lakes in Queensland, it's a favourite among keen fishos.
Whether you're chasing a trophy catch, hitting the water for a ski or simply enjoying a picnic by the shore, Lake Wuruma is the perfect place to slow down and soak up the great outdoors.
Looking for a tranquil setting for a picnic?
Take a short ten-minute drive northwest of Griffith to Lake Wyangan Picnic Area.
Sitting on the shores of Lake Wyangan - a 309-hectare former gypsum mine and natural swamp area - here you will find sheltered picnic areas, barbecue facilities, toilet facilities and large areas of grassed reserve. There is ample space for a game of cricket, ride a bike or enjoy a stroll!
At the shore's edge is a jetty and free boat ramp access.
Please note Lake Wyangan Picnic Area does not allow pets.
The Lakes Edge Adventure Playground offers over 90 different experiences with equipment including rope pyramid, climbing wall, slides, spinners, swings, climbing mountains, see-saw, rope hammock, birds' nest, sandpit, sway-fun glider, inclusive carousel, ship structure and much more. Kids of all abilities and ages will have fun at this park.
This spacious, all-abilities playground is a reflection of the natural environment of Hamilton. For water lovers, Lakes Edge also has water features for warmer days as well as a massive sandpit with interactive elements which is one of the highlights of the park.
Located along pet-friendly Lake Hamilton's edge, there is a well-maintained bike and walking path located only a few metres away which follows the circumference of the lake creating a 4.2 kilometre loop. A dog park can also be found just down the path providing an area for dogs to play and socialise off-leash, the only park with this purpose within the Hamilton region.
Here you can enjoy the assorted wild life, incredible flora and great views. Commencing at the Charles Street boat ramp this walk takes you through the foreshore vista, parklands and marina to the Lakeview Bar and Bistro. The walk is a two metre wide shared bitumen pathway and while generally flat there is a 70 metre section consisting of a steep hill. Signage is limited.
Recently, local artist Simon White was commissioned to complete the Loch Sport Arts Trail, which features murals along the foreshore walk. The Art trail begins at the Lakeview Bar and Bistro where Simon has painted a number of murals and follows the path to the Lake Street Park. These are a magnificent addition to the Loch Sport's foreshore and will in the future be an added treat to visitors exploring this unique Gippsland town.
Located out the Lalbert Road about 1.5 kilometres out of the township, Lakeside Golf Club is open from the end of March through to mid-September. The course has a picturesque layout with fairways undulating around the mostly dry golf course; the fairways rely upon winter rainfall for grass growth.
Visitors and Green fee players can enjoy the facilities at any time during the opening months.
Competition days are Wednesday mornings for ladies and Sunday afternoons for anybody.
Lakeside Golf Club Camden is a multi award-winning golfing venue in New South Wales with a beautifully landscaped course, function centre, gardens and Club House.
In 2019, Lakeside was awarded the Metropolitan Club of the Year Award, recognised for excellence relating to the management and operations of a golfing facility, including course management, financial management, clubhouse operations and contributions to the local community.
A public golf course open to all members and guests every day, Lakeside offers tees for all levels, including five tiger tees for the more adventurous golfer.
Lakeside boasts an award-winning function centre, making it an ideal spot for weddings, wakes, christenings, social gathering and family dinners alike.
Lakeside Joondalup Shopping City is one of Perth’s premium shopping destinations and is located only 20 minutes north of Perth CBD.
The centre has over 300 specialty retailers, a cinema, two food courts and multiple outdoor dining options. Lakeside Joondalup boasts a selection of local, national and international fashion, dining and lifestyle brands all under one roof as well as being the only centre in Western Australia to have a train stop right at its door.
Lal Lal Falls is a waterfall 20 minutes' drive from Ballarat with an impressive drop into a large, rocky gorge.
The reserve features a large grassy area, playground, picnic tables, toilets, and an undercover area containing one table, barbeques, seats and information boards.
You can take a short 200 metre walk to a viewing platform that looks down over the falls, or go a little further around the gorge on the Von Guerard View Track for a long distance view across the gorge.
Way up north in the remote Kimberley waters, Lalang-gaddam Marine Park protects approximately 1.3 million hectares of Dambeemangarddee Sea Country, stretching from the Buccaneer Archipelago to the Prince Regent River. Lalang-gaddam means 'the ocean', reflecting the Dambeemangarddee people's deep cultural connection to this saltwater Country and its abundance of marine life.
Located approximately 50 kilometres north of Derby and 300 kilometres north of Broome, Lalang-gaddam Marine Park is experienced by water and air. Kimberley expedition cruises departing from Broome and Derby explore this extraordinary coastline, while scenic flights, helicopter tours and day experiences provide opportunities to witness iconic locations including Garaan-ngaddim (Horizontal Falls) and Yowjab (Montgomery Reef).
The park is one of the Southern Hemisphere's most important humpback whale nurseries and home to Yowjab (Montgomery Reef), where dramatic tidal movements reveal channels, pools and marine life-rich lagoons as the reef rises from the ocean.
Cruise through a spectacular landscape of islands, reefs, tidal waterways and ancient coastal cliffs, with opportunities to encounter turtles, dugongs, dolphins, manta rays and seasonal whale visitors. Visitors exploring Dambeemangarddee Country should be aware of cultural access requirements, including the Dambimangari Visitor Pass for approved visitor locations.
Lalang-gaddam Marine Park offers a rare opportunity to experience the natural and cultural richness of one of the Kimberley's most remarkable marine environments.
Lalgambuk Mount Franklin is an extinct volcano situated 15 minutes' drive north of Daylesford. It's of special significant to the Djaara people and is jointly managed by Parks Victoria and Dja Dja Wurrung as part of Hepburn Regional Park.
It's a truly unique spot to visit for the day or stay overnight. The crater has been designated a free camping area and features a new communal shelter, seating area, and toilets. Note that there is no potable water available, and water for handwashing is only provided seasonally. There are a number of permanent fireplaces and picnic tables. Campfires are only permitted in steel fireplaces, so you may want to bring a portable firepit during peak periods to avoid disappointment. You must also bring your own firewood. Fire restrictions apply here when they are force in the surrounding region.
Lalgambuk is a beautiful spot to relax and immerse yourself in the array of seasonal colour on display. For more active visitors, the 1.7 kilometre Summit Loop walk is a fabulous experience. It will take you right around the crater rim, where you'll catch glimpses of the wider landscape between the towering conifers.
Lamberts Beach is seasonally patrolled and the nearby Lambert's Lookout offers fabulous sea views out to the Cumberland Islands. It's also a popular spot for surfers when the swell is right, and a great whale watching platform during the winter months. The recently renovated lookout features a whale watching pavilion.
Shady areas, picnic tables, public toilets, showers, play equipment and barbecues are all available at Lamberts Beach, at Ram Chandra Park. Slade Point Reserve is near Lamberts Beach, stretching 73 hectares and conserving one of the last remaining areas of coastal dunes and paperbark wetlands in the Mackay region. Visitors can walk through the reserve.
Lambert's Beach, Lambert's Lookout and Ram Chandra Park can all be found on Pacific Esplanade, Slade Point.
Lamberts Beach and Slade Point, on the other side of McReady's Creek, are often favourite haunts for mackerel and reef fish.
There is a resort hotel located at Slade Point for accommodation across the beach and ocean view dining.
For the adventurer, a rock pool exists on the beach to the left of the lookout. It is a great place for photos and has been dubbed the 'wishing well'.
Overlooking Lamberts Beach, the Cumberland Islands and Slade Point; Lamberts lookout offers stunning views especially at sunset. This is also a popular viewing platform to see the migrating whales as they breach and play off the coast of Mackay.
This beautiful location is also one of the few places in Mackay you can watch both a sunrise and a sunset, and is a popular location for wedding photography. The lookout also provides views toward a rustic old water tower which has been painted in a marine whale theme.
In 2017 the lookout was upgraded to include features such as a landmark pavilion and two dedicated viewing areas with seating and interpretative signage. The upper level provides unspoiled 360 degree views and is equipped with binoculars for whale watching and other wildlife spotting.
Onsite parking has also been improved with provision made for small tourist buses and RV campervans and there is now a disabled parking bay.
Shaded areas, picnic tables, play equipment and barbecues are all available at Ram Chandra Park beside Lamberts Beach.
Lamberts Beach, Lamberts Lookout and Ram Chandra Park can all be found on Pacific Esplanade, Slade Point.
Step back in time and discover Cooma's rich history on the self-guided Lambie Town Walk. Explore the town's most significant heritage landmarks on foot, by bicycle or by car, using the trail map available from the Cooma Visitor Information Centre.
The five-kilometre trail winds through residential streets, parklands and historic precincts, showcasing the people, places and events that have shaped Cooma. Established by the Goulburn Lands Office in 1985, the walk is named in honour of John Lambie, Commissioner of Lands.
Along the route, you'll visit the three National Trust-recognised Heritage Areas: the Court House precinct, dating from the 1860s; Lambie Street, Cooma's original commercial centre; and Church Hill, home to an impressive collection of nineteenth and twentieth century churches and educational buildings.
The walk also features many of Cooma's most notable landmarks, including Centennial Park, the Avenue of Flags, the Time Walk Mosaics, the Cenotaph, the historic Cooma Gaol and the Southern Cloud Memorial.
Just 4 kilometres from Young's town centre, the Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Gardens offer a peaceful retreat at Chinaman's Dam Reserve. This stunning garden is the perfect place for a relaxing morning or afternoon, featuring picnic areas and free barbecue facilities for a leisurely day out.
Cross the wheelchair-accessible bridge, passing the elegant marble lion sculptures that mark the entrance, and head towards the viewing platform. Here, take a seat and enjoy open views of the lush gardens and the beautiful Pool of Tranquillity.
The gardens were established in 1992 to recognise the vital contributions of the Chinese community to Young's settlement in the 1860s and their enduring impact on Australia's cultural landscape. Heritage signs throughout the site provide fascinating insights into the gardens' history and the story of Chinaman's Dam. To learn more, pick up a factsheet from the Young Visitor Information Centre or visit the nearby Lambing Flat Folk Museum to further explore the site's rich history.
Each season brings something different to discover, from colourful autumn foliage to spring blossoms and changing garden displays, making the gardens a popular location for photography throughout the year. Fishing is permitted at Chinaman's Dam; however, boating is not allowed.
Dogs are welcome, but please keep them on leads, as the area is home to abundant birdlife.
Located in Ascot, a short drive from Ballarat in the central Victorian Goldfields, Lambley Nursery and Gardens is an inspiration to local and international visitors and a must-see for anyone interested in plants and gardening.
The gardens, set around a bluestone farmhouse built in the 1860s, offer incredible beauty in every season. Lambley's Dry Climate Garden features a naturalistic design of frost-hardy plants requiring minimal watering and is world-renowned as a benchmark in dry climate and sustainable gardening.
Other highlights include a driveway of standard Mt Fuji Cherry trees, flourishing perennial borders, and an ornamental pear walk underplanted with daffodils in spring and white Japanese windflowers in summer and autumn, a rose garden, vegetable garden, orchard, and borders where clipped formality combine with the colour of annual and perennial plantings such as tulips, poppies and salvias.
Lambley is well-serviced by cafes and amenities in nearby towns Learmonth, Clunes and Creswick, however, visitors can picnic on the lawns or seating located throughout the garden. All gardens at Lambley are open except those signposted 'private'. Group tours of the gardens, including the private gardens, are available by appointment.
Lambley Nursery is a leading online and phone order plant nursery, sending plants to all states in Australia except the Northern Territory and Western Australia.
Lambs Head isn't for the faint-hearted, but not impossible with a good set of hiking boots or trail runners to tackle the steepest of climbs! At approximately 1300 metres above sea level, Lambs Head, otherwise known as Kahlpahlim Rock, is the highest point on the Lamb Range in the Davies Creek National Park. There is a choice of two steep but beautiful trails (Kahlpahlim Rock and Ridge trails) which lead to the spectacular granite boulders of Kahlpahlim Rock. The trails converge near the top allowing hikers to walk the track as a circuit.
It's recommended to start the walk early, to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures and allow time to return as the round journey can take up to several hours. It's best to avoid the walk when the top of the mountain is covered in cloud or after wet weather. Water is not available along the trails so come prepared with extra water bottles and always inform a friend of your plans.
The Lameroo Silo Art is on both Western and Eastern silos, located in Lameroo, South Australia, near the Victorian border.
The Eastern Silo, painted in April 2024, is displayed on grain silos owned by Viterra, and stands over 24m tall, and 33m wide. Sam 'Smug' Bates, under award winning Arts Curators, Juddy Roller, painted the artworks and is deemed as the 'best silo art in Australia'. Representing Lameroo's strong agricultural roots; honoring the resilience of pioneering farmers who braved the harsh Mallee elements.
The Western Silo, painted in April 2025, displayed on the neighboring silo, has created a diptych art piece between the two Lamerco Vitelta silos. In contrast to the Eastern Silo Art; man and woman, past and present, sunrise and sunset, age and youth, manpower and technology, tradition and innovation.
Despite differences, the artworks capture the essence of rural life by portraying themes of resilience, determination and sacrifice. The installation celebrates the integral role women play in our farming community.
Both silos attract tourists of all ages. Surrounded with lovely facilities; a new playground, dog park, lawn areas, public toilets, a cafe, a hotel (overlooking the silos), caravan and camping sites and more.
A perfect stop between Adelaide and Melbourne or Sydney, stay to explore the Southern Mallee; with some of the best 4wd parks and camping spots at our door steps.
Visit for a day or trek to a bush camp. Take short walks from the day use area or long hikes deep into the park's forest, exploring boulder-strewn mountain streams, dramatic lookouts, rugged cliffs and plunging gorges.
As you explore the park, pay homage to the earliest inhabitants—the Yugambeh kinship group. They know this area as Woonoongoora and the mountains are sacred and spiritual—places to be nurtured and respected.
There is a rich volcanic history under the spreading greenery of the park. Tamborine, Springbrook, Beechmont and Lamington are remnants of the Tweed shield volcano's northern flank. Mount Warning is all that remains of the volcano's core and the Tweed Valley is a large erosion caldera carved from the eastern flank.
This park is part of the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage Area, famed for its ongoing geological processes, evolutionary history, and diversity (especially of rare, threatened and endemic species). It is an important refuge for many animals and home to impressive examples of ancient songbirds. Many plants and animals here are threatened species—relying on the protection of the park for survival.
Check Park Alerts for information on access, closures and conditions online.
At Lan Bathhouse, guests are invited to escape the noise of everyday life and immerse themselves in a luxury wellness experience designed to restore the mind, body, and soul. Located in the heart of Surfers Paradise, this tranquil sanctuary combines magnesium-infused spas, therapeutic massage therapies, calming sauna room and steam room, and personalised healing treatments to help visitors completely unwind and recharge.
From the moment guests arrive, the experienced team guides them into a world of deep relaxation, serenity, and self-care. Whether seeking stress relief, muscle recovery, holistic wellness, or simply a moment to reconnect, every treatment at Lan Bathhouse is thoughtfully curated to leave guests feeling renewed and rejuvenated.
The perfect place to spoil yourself or someone you love with the gift of relaxation, healing, and renewal. Because everyone deserves to feel wonderful.
Lan Bathhouse is a place to step away from the stress and demands of everyday life. The experienced team at the Fortitude Valley location invites guests into a world of calm through thoughtfully designed spa and wellness experiences.
The mission is to provide exceptional relaxation, rejuvenation and genuine care in everything offered. Guests can take time for themselves, or treat someone loved. Everyone deserves to feel restored.
Lan Spa is a Gold Coast day spa destination offering indulgent wellness experiences for visitors seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.
Located in Surfers Paradise, the spa features soothing massage therapies, signature head spa treatments, and tailored beauty rituals.
Guests can escape the everyday hustle and unwind in a serene environment designed to restore balance and vitality.
