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Located about three minutes drive west of the 12 Apostles, the Loch Ard Gorge offers views not second to the 12 Apostles itself. A short walking path takes you to a number of viewing points that offer beautiful views of the surrounding seas and the giant cliffs. But, the best view is reserved for those who take the short flight of stairs down to the beach. Check out my gallery in Flickr for some breath-taking views from the beach. This is a s

Located within the Freycient National Park, Wineglass Bay is a beautiful bay and a stretch of white sand at the end of a 3 – 4 hour (return) hike. There is a lookout which is about a 45 minute walk from the car park.

Lose yourself amidst these beautiful gardens and the green, cool comfort of nature coupled with the beautiful waterfalls and the water features. Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden is located a short drive from the city, within the picturesque Dandenong Ranges.

Located a short drive from Melbourne, in the south-eastern suburbs, Cardinia Reservoir is one of the largest reservoirs that provide water to Melbourne. This is a nice place to visit, with some good views of the reservoir and the surrounding areas, as part of another trip, as there really isn’t enough here to justify a visit just for it. Unless you happen to live quite close by. Would definitely recommend visiting either early in the morning or towards the afternoon or early evening as the golden light at these times would definitely make the views look better.

From a photographic perspective, there are a few places that would pique any photographers’ interest in Phillip Island. Out of these, in my view, The Pinnacles is definitely the most interesting and beautiful location in Phillip Island to photograph. I might even go as far as saying that it’s one of the most beautiful locations in Victoria overall. The first time I went there was during a casual visit to Phillip Island, so I wasn’t fully prepared to take full advantage of the photographic opportunities available at this location. You can capture some really beautiful views from the viewing platform along the walking track. But, if you want to capture some truly breathtaking views, you have to take a few rough steps and go down to the beach. So, I came back that first time thinking that I need to come back better prepared.

Victoria Bridge is a bridge just outside the Adelaide City Center that gets colorfully illuminated at night. The bridge looks best at night when it’s nicely lit up by the colorful lights. There are well developed walking/jogging tracks around the bridge that offer a nice way to experience the surrounding areas. Especially nice at night. Area seems quite safe for night time walking to enjoy the area. Well worth a visit if you’re in Adelaide for a visit.

Trentham Falls is just under a 100 kms from the Melbourne CBD and is an easy hour to hour and a half drive. There is ample parking at the location and the viewing are is an easy 10 minute walk from the car park. When I visited, the trail was closed, so you could only view the falls from a distance and there was no way to get closer or to get to the foot of the falls.

Toorongo & Amphitheater Waterfalls are not only absolutely beautiful, but, there are two equally beautiful waterfalls in the same location. You can cover both waterfalls via a circular track , which would take about an hour to cover. Take the path to the right at the fork and you’ll arrive at the Toorongo Falls after about a 20 minute easy to moderate walk. Another 15 minutes from there would take you to Amphitheater Falls, followed by another 10 minute walk back to the car park. The walk to Amphitheater Falls from the car park is an easier one, than the walk to Toorongo Falls. You also get to enjoy a number of smaller falls along the walk.

The Coonalpyn Silo Murals are good place for a short stop on the way to Adelaide/Melbourne. Area is nicely populated with facilities such as parking, public toilets, cafes, etc., The artwork is a creative way to liven up an otherwise boring structure and make it an interesting stop for visitors.

Rundle Mall is a popular pedestrian shopping mall in Adelaide, the capitol of South Australia.

Opened in 1825, the Richmond Bridge is the oldest stone span bridge in Australia. This is located about 25 kms north of Hobart. There are well maintained and beautiful parks in the area making it a really nice place to enjoy the scenery and relax.

It’s an easy walk from the car park to the Pyramid Lookout. There are some really nice, easy walking tracks with great views of the surroundings. The jagged rock formations around the pyramid rock account for some really beautiful views.

It’s a relatively easy walk from the car park to the Pinnacles Lookout, that would take about 30 to 40 minutes. Along the walk you can enjoy beautiful views of the coastline as well as some concessional life. Once at the lookout, it is a truly breathtaking view of the rocky formations below. Would look even better later in the afternoon with the sunset.

The Noojee Trestle Bridge is very easily accessible from the main road and the car park. It’s a pretty amazing view of the old bridge from the car park. The walk to the top of the bridge is a little bit steep and could get slippery when wet. The walk on top gives a nice view of the surrounding area.

Noojee Heritage Centre is a nice bit of history and a beautifully preserved steam engine to check-out on your way to Toorongo and Amphitheatre Falls.

Anzac Centenary Memorial Walk and wall commemorates the servicemen and servicewomen of South Australia who fought in conflicts in which Australia has been involved since Federation (1901).

The beautiful city of Melbourne! One of the best cities in the world to live in!

The Low Head Lighthouse is a well maintained lighthouse with scenic views of the surrounding coast line. No access to the lighthouse itself.

The Elizabeth Street Pier is a great place/area to visit for a nice walk by the docks and also to enjoy some of the best sea food the area has to offer. There are numerous sea food restaurants in the area, catering to all budget ranges that offer some really awesome sea food dishes.

Ladies Bath Falls is located a fairly easy 10 minute walk from the parking area. The waterfall itself is located just off the walking path, so it’s easy to get real close to the waterfall. The foot of the falls has a really beautiful pool filled with crystal clear water and the perfect place to take a dip.

One of the most beautiful national parks in Tasmania, the Cradle Mountain National Park offers breath-taking views of the surrounding areas from numerous hiking trails spread throughout the national park. These hiking trails range from a couple of hours to a couple of days, depending on how adventurous you want to be.

The Convention Centre, Adelaide Oval and the surrounding areas are a really nice place for an evening/night leisurely walk. The area is nicely lit up in the night and adds to a nice and calm atmosphere. A must visit if you’re in Adelaide for a visit.

Located just a few minutes drives from the Launceston city centre, the Cataract Gorge is truly an urban park with all amenities you’d need. The park is well equipped with a chair lift, beautifully landscaped gardens, well maintained hiking trails, a cafe, a restaurant, toilets as well as BBQ facilities.

Brickendon Estate is an estate farm that had been founded in 1824, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The buildings and the structures provide a glimpse into what life had been like in those pioneering days. An entrance fee applies.

The Brady’s Lookout is very easily accessible from the West Tamar Highway, the lookout offers beautiful panoramic views of the Tamar Valley and the Tamar River below. The lookout also has car parking, toilet and BBQ facilities and is well maintained.

A definite stop on the way to Adelaide or well worth a visit to just this place. The lake itself is amazing to look at and the surrounding areas are nicely equipped with walking/jogging tracks, BBQs and restaurants. The lake is in “full color” during summer.

Scenic area for a walk and to see the Bicheno Blowhole in action. Would recommend to visit in the evening (or, when the tide is coming in) to see more water sprouting from the blowhole.

Ben Lomond National Park is one of the most geologically beautiful/intriguing places in Tasmania/Australia. The drive leading to the national park and the drive up to the peak offer some truly breath-taking views of the surrounding country side and the amazing geological formations. The rocky and jagged rock formations truly make you feel like you’re in the middle of a set from a sci-fi flick.

Bay of Fires is a beautiful place with a lovely beach with the colored rocks adding contrast to the scenery. Best time to visit would be towards evening when the sun is going down, as this would add a lot more drama to the scenery.