You are standing on a ship, in the distance, you spy a lighthouse. Tasmanian wildlife is all around, oh look a thylacine. You could be at sea, or you could be on George Town's Macquarie street where forty-five mosaics are embedded in the footpath.
The work was commissioned by the George Town District Art Council and designed and directed by local artists Margaret Williams and Mark Hoban.
The mosaics were implemented in 1998 during a series of mosaic workshops with GT young people.
Located just 30 minutes west of Bathurst on the road to Orange, Macquarie Woods State Forest offers a designated recreation area ideal for picnics, bushwalking, exploring, and camping.
Whether you're travelling in a self-contained caravan or setting up a tent, the Macquarie Woods Recreation Area provides free camping and an authentic bushland experience, all within easy reach of Bathurst.
Facilities include long-drop toilets, picnic tables, fire pits, and pet-friendly camping areas.
Visitors should be aware that drinkable water is not available on-site and that unsealed roads are present in the state forest.
Port Douglas’ retail hub and the heart of the town, Macrossan Street has everything from chic cafes to the best places to splurge, and everything in between.
On one end of the street, the famous Four Mile Beach is found whilst on the other, Market Park is located. Filled with palm trees basking in sunlight and the African Mahogany trees that light up the street coinciding with Port Douglas’ nightlife – Macrossan Street is nothing other than Port Douglas’ magic.
Mad Harry's Collectables has an extensive range of antiques, collectables, bottles, signage, 'Garagenalia' and much, much more. Find anything and everything from collectable toys, crockery, glassware, petrol bowsers, vintage signs, records, old telephones and car parts.
The store is well-organised with display aisles according to items, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. If you are a collector, this is Heaven.
If Harry doesn't have it... it doesn't exist!
Transport yourself into an instantly recognisable post-apocalyptic world at Australia’s first and only museum dedicated to George Miller’s globally popular film series, Mad Max.
The Mad Max 2 Museum is situated in Silverton, where filming took place for Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior – the second instalment in the movie franchise. It offers a large collection of photographs, life-sized characters in full costumes, and original and replica vehicles, including two Interceptors. You’ll also discover a host of other fascinating memorabilia from the set of the 1981 movie, while souvenirs are available to buy onsite.
The spirit of Max lives on thanks to English couple Adrian and Linda Bennett, who moved to the Australian outback to build and run the museum, showing off their wide collection of original and replica items.
Whether you’re a Mad Max fan or not, you’ll be wowed by the size and scope of the collection.
Ever wondered where fame lives? At Madame Tussauds Sydney, you'll get closer to fame than ever before. Step onto the red carpet and dive into a world of interactive experiences where you become the star of the story!
Begin your journey under the canopy of Wild Australia, an immersive zone that brings the Daintree Rainforest to life. Get up close with Aussie legends Steve Irwin and Robert Irwin, discover Robert's wildlife photography tips, and marvel at life-like native animals – from a saltwater crocodile to a playful numbat.
Then, travel through time to sit with Einstein, learn royal etiquette alongside King Charles III, and hit the sporting stage with Glenn McGrath, Dylan Alcott, and Layne Beachley. Join the Mardi Gras parade with Courtney Act, headline Sydney Live with Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and G Flip. Then power up with Marvel superheroes before joining the Justice League to save the city!
Finally, step into the dazzling lights of Illuminate Sydney, the Vivid-inspired A-List Party. Rub shoulders with Chris Hemsworth, strike a pose with Angelina Jolie, snap a selfie with Beyoncé, and party with Dwayne Johnson.
Madame Tussauds Sydney is the Ultimate Fame Experience right in the heart of the CBD!
Take the easy Maddens Falls walk to the lookout for a view of the waterfall dropping from Maddens Creek to the pools below.
The short and easy walking track is a great one for walking with children. It's also ideal for birdwatchers so don't forget your binoculars - look for local residents like honeyeaters, red wattlebirds and golden whistlers. Tree frogs, brown froglets and banjo frogs are often heard too, walk quietly to increase your chances of spotting wildlife.
When you reach the falls, admire picturesque vegetation at the falls' base. Colourful with acacias, native river roses and lush, sprawling ferns, it's a pretty place to visit during spring when the flowers are out or in April when the falls will be at their fullest. See if you can spot the rare fern-leaf grevillea with its red toothbrush-like' flowers.
When you're done gazing at the falls, head back along the track to the picnic table for a tasty lunch or afternoon tea.
Take a virtual tour of Maddens Falls captured with Google Street View Trekker.
Nature Creates, They Enhance.
Made in Earth's mission is to create and enhance your gemstone jewellery experience by offering a vast array of exotic and beautiful gemstones set in handcrafted sterling silver. Founded in 1999 by Bunny Bedi, the Head Designer and Creative Director, Bunny, had a vision of offering his gemstone collection to the public.
Since then, Made in Earth has been one of the leading sterling silver and gemstone jewellery companies in the Australian market, offering beautiful and unique handcrafted jewellery.
Located on Acland Street in St. Kilda, the industrial-inspired gallery carries an exclusive range of over 200 gemstones, crystals, fossils, and meteorites from across the globe, along with a 500 kilogram amethyst geode from Brazil taking centre stage. The ever-changing jewellery collection guarantees a unique visit every time.
Made In Mansfield Inc. is a charming gift shop with an ever-changing array of quality art and craft and gift cards. This includes textiles, glass, woodwork, ceramics and sculptural work all produced by local artisans.
Made In Mansfield Inc. was established in 1995 by a group of like-minded, locally-based artists and craftspeople to create a retail outlet to promote, exhibit and sell their work.
Made in Mullum Gallery and Makers Collective brings together the work of more than 60 artists, makers and small creative businesses from Mullumbimby and the surrounding Northern Rivers region.
Visitors can browse a changing collection of locally made jewellery, ceramics, art, clothing, textiles, homewares, skincare, gifts and other handcrafted pieces. The gallery offers an opportunity to discover work that is original, useful and connected to the creative character of the region.
The collective is run by local makers, so visitors are welcomed by someone whose work is available in the shop. New pieces arrive regularly, making each visit different. It is a relaxed place to find a distinctive gift, support local creative businesses and take home something made in the Northern Rivers.
Whether you just want a leisurely walk, or to enjoy the sun while getting your fitness routine in, the Island Recreation Reserve in Maffra is perfect for you. It features a short one kilometre loop walk, that is an easy walk on gravel paths. It is accessible for those in wheelchairs or those with prams.
For those fitness buffs, you'll also find an outdoor gym for use at the reserve. The outdoor gym features back extension, bench press, butterfly press, leg lift-dip bar, leg press, pull up, push ups, shoulder press, sit up board and stretch station.
Small concrete park with a four feet deep bowl and small street area with a pyramid and some low rails and blocks. The park has a 1.2 metre deep square bowl and a street area with hubbas, rails, a triangular fun box with has rounded edges and a rail plus a separate hipped bank.
The Maffra Sugar Beet Museum is housed primarily in the relocated office and weighbridge of the former Maffra Sugar Beet Factory, with an associated shed containing agricultural machinery.
An audio-visual of Sugar Beet growing around Maffra is included, as are small exhibitions on European exploration, the Traditional Owners and pre-history. Archives and photographs are held off-site at Maffra Library. An extensive collection of Architectural plans is held.
The Collection contains objects and documents relating to the cultivation of Sugar Beet around Maffra (1896-1848), and the Maffra Sugar beet factory, plus agriculture in general (especially dairy farming) and documents and photographs relating to the former Maffra Shire. Photographs include an extensive collection of the works of H.B. Hammond, a photographer at Maffra from c.1907 to the 1940s.
The Maffra Sugar Beet Museum opens on the first Sunday of the month, to coincide with the monthly Maffra Market.
Magic Mountain, a dive site on the Outer Gneerings Reef off Mooloolaba coast, is a dive for more experienced divers due to its depth of 25 metres.
The large group of outcrops extend from the sandy ocean floor to form numerous gullies, ravines, bommies, swim-throughs and pinnacles, all housing soft and hard coral colonies. Fish calling Magic Mountain home include morwong, wrasse, leatherjackets, batfish, bullseyes, butterfly and angelfish. Numerous urchins, nudibranchs, anemones, feather and brittle stars, crabs, crayfish, wobbegongs and the occasional groper are also found on this rugged structure.
Merimbula's Magic Mountain is a great way to spend a day.
You'll find a range of activities including grand-prix racing cars, toboggan, water slides, roller coaster, carpet slide, jumping castle, mini golf and more.
Magic Mountain offers birthday, Christmas and corporate parties, and holds fantastic events throughout the year. The park boasts a fantastic performance stage for concerts, set amongst the tranquil bushlands of the far South Coast.
Picnic and barbecue facilities are available for use and snacks are available from the Kiosk and Tram Takeaway Food Bar.
Magic Mountain now offers the Tree Climb Challenge, a high ropes adventure course for all of the bigger kids. Age and Height restrictions apply so please see the website for more details.
Entry into the park is free all year round.
The kids will love this one. Magnetic Hill is a quirky and well-known attraction near Orroroo where vehicles appear to roll uphill—something that really needs to be experienced to be believed.
Located along Pekina-Blackrock Road, about 3 km past Pekina and 7 km from Black Rock, it's a highlight of the 44 km Orroroo–Pekina–Magnetic Hill–Black Rock self-drive loop.
Here's how to try it:
Turn off your engine
Shift into neutral
Release the brakes and enjoy the ride
Despite the mystery, the explanation is simple—an optical illusion. Because the horizon is obscured by surrounding hills, your perception of slope is distorted, making a gentle downhill appear like an uphill climb.
The site has sparked plenty of stories over the years. One local tale recalls a farmer in the late 1960s who put his ute in neutral expecting to roll downhill with his sheep—only to drift the opposite way. Even a road grader operator was once fooled, accidentally shaping drainage in the wrong direction.
A large "magnet" symbol nearby adds to the fun, though it was installed purely for amusement.
Magnetic Hill is a light-hearted, mind-bending stop that continues to surprise and delight visitors of all ages.
Magnetic Island is a popular destination off Townsville for day trips or an extended stay. The island has many sheltered bays that are great to snorkel or dive, as they have a surprising amount of coral and some great marine life. Florence Bay, Arthur Bay, Alma Bay, Nelly Bay and Geoffrey Bay are all popular dive sites with a good variety of hard and soft corals in depths to 10 metres.
The coral gardens in these bays are home to a wide range of reef fish and also a good place to see stingrays, crayfish, moray eels, nudibranchs, wobbegong sharks and the occasional epaulette shark. In Geoffrey Bay divers can also explore the wreck of the Moltke, a 50 metre long three-mast barque scuttled in 1911. The wreck rests in 8 metres, 100 metres off the beach, and is covered in corals and fish.
One of Litchfield National Park's most impressive sights is the hundreds of Magnetic Termite mounds standing up to two metres high on a wide flood plain. Up to 100 years old, these structures are unique to the northern parts of Australia. Stroll along the boardwalk and marvel at these enormous magnetic compasses, with their thin edges pointing north-south and broad backs facing east-west.
Learn about these mounds and the larger Cathedral Termite mounds nearby at an information shelter that provides a fascinating insight into these remarkable creatures and their habitat. The viewing area with accessible boardwalks is just off Litchfield Park Road.
A hinterland emporium showcasing a range of some of Australia's most amazing labels in ladies' and babies' fashion, jewellery, leather bags, giftware and homewares. Magnolia Lane Emporium has beautiful pieces in store that are unique and carefully curated.
The team at Magnolia Lane will ensure you have an incredible experience.
Standing tall along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, Magpie Family is a striking installation by renowned Australian artist Emily Floyd. Floyd is celebrated for her large-scale public sculptures that blend bold, graphic design with deep social and environmental commentary. This commissioned piece features a towering six-metre-tall magpie guarding her chicks, serving as both a landmark and a tribute to local ecology.
The artwork explores kinship and biodiversity, highlighting how magpies act as vital indicators of a healthy ecosystem. Developed through community consultation, the theme resonates with cyclists who shared vivid memories of the birds' iconic swooping behavior.
The Bowser to Tarrawingee section of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail section remains a premier destination for birdwatching, home to wrens, parrots, and of course, the inspiration for Floyd's work.
For those looking to explore the High Country a little further, a fourth member of the Magpie Family awaits discovery amidst the alpine scenery in Bright. Experience this unique intersection of contemporary art and the rugged Australian landscape.
Magpie Family is a part of the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail Enhancements Project, a project introducing a series of must-see moments designed to make the trail more engaging, accessible and shareable than ever before. The public art installations are part of a curated journey featuring world-class installations that celebrate local stories interpreted by Victorian artists.
Magpie Springs Art Gallery exclusively showcases original paintings, drawings, sculptures, and photography by acclaimed South Australian tonal realist artist Avril Thomas. Situated on a boutique vineyard in the Adelaide Hills Wine Region on Willunga Hill in the Fleurieu Peninsula, the gallery offers a serene rural space dedicated to her tonal realist portraiture, figurative works, landscapes, abstracts, and more.Visitors explore exhibitions of archival-quality oil paintings, charcoal and graphite drawings, mixed media pieces, and other original artworks in a relaxed setting with vineyard views, gardens, and wildlife. Avril Thomas, an Archibald Prize finalist (2005 portrait of Alexander Downer), has works held in prestigious private and corporate collections across Australia, Hong Kong, and the USA, as well as in the National Portrait Gallery in Canberra, Flinders University, Monash University, Deakin University, Adelaide University, and UniSA. She was the only Australian to win the Fine Art America global competition in 2022. The gallery complements the onsite cellar door, inviting guests to combine appreciation of fine art with discovery of boutique, estate-grown wines in peaceful surroundings—ideal for cultural day trips or inspiration. Prints of selected works are available online. Open Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, 11am–5pm. All welcome come immerse yourself in exceptional South Australian art.
One of Kakadu’s lesser-known attractions, Maguk is a pristine natural waterfall and plunge pool at the base of steep gorge walls.
Spot the spangled drongos and rainbow pitas in the rainforest, swim with the black bream in the plunge pool and marvel at the majestic endemic Anbinik trees along the rocky slopes.
Located an hour’s drive south from Cooinda, Maguk is accessed from a 14km 4WD track off the Kakadu Highway, followed by a 1km walk through monsoon forests, crossing Barramundi Creek.
A 4WD is required to access the site.
A park pass is required to enter Kakadu National Park. Save time on your holiday and purchase your Kakadu park pass online before you leave home.
Mahalo Interiors is an exciting home and lifestyle store offering a curated selection of beautiful and unique homewares, gifts and dancewear.
The store features an array of stylish homewares, eye-catching prints and chic accessories, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any space.
Whether shopping for the home or finding the perfect gift, Mahalo Interiors has something special for every occasion.
The Maheno, the most famous of the K'gari (formerly Fraser Island) wrecks, was driven ashore just north of Happy Valley during a cyclone in 1935. Once a well-known trans-Tasman liner, the Maheno was bound for a Japanese wrecking yard when she met her stormy end. Today the hull lies slowly deteriorating in the harsh salt environment, about 10 kilometres north of Happy Valley.
The Maheno is a great piece of Australian history and is a must see for those visiting K'gari.
Mahon Pool is a rock pool located to the north of Maroubra Beach at the base of Jack Vanny Reserve. The exposed rock outcrops and cliffs above it make it a spectacular venue. Steep steps lead down to the ocean pool from a car park on Marine Parade.
There is a toilet block, showers and change rooms on the cliff overlooking the pool.
