What's New

Darling Harbour & Barangaroo, Sydney

Darling Harbour is re-imagining itself: out go the '80s edifices, in come a giant new convention centre and new Barangaroo complex of offices, parks and entertainment venues.

Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, Winton

This new museum and research facility has a fab reception centre and plans for a new natural history section. The not-for-profit research centre organises dinosaur digs every May and June.

Spirit of Queensland, Queensland

This new high-speed train makes the 1681km Brisbane-to-Cairns dash in a pinch under 25 hours. Carriages feature airline-style seats with entertainment consoles and 'Rail Bed' lie-flat seating.

Mawson's Hut Replica Museum, Hobart

What's that little timber shack on the Hobart waterfront? With super-knowledgable staff, this new museum is an authentic reproduction of Sir Douglas Mawson's 1911 Antarctic base.

Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

The Adelaide Oval is looking good after a $610-million upgrade. The grassy hill, fig trees and old scoreboard have survived – it's still one of the world's prettiest cricket grounds.

Trevillian Quay, Canberra

In Kingston on the southern shores of Lake Burley Griffin, Trevillian Quay is a new canal-side strip of cafes, restaurants and bars.

MANY6160, Fremantle

A boho mash-up of local artists’ studios, pop-up galleries and shops occupying the spacious ground floor of the former Myer department store.

Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Culture Centre, Katherine

Katherine's new social and cultural hub is this terrific new arts centre. The jaunty building has fast become the town's architectural icon.

Kayaking in Ningaloo Marine Park, WA

Ningaloo Reef has a new kayak trail, with moorings at selected snorkelling sites. An overnight kayak trail is being developed, with camping on remote GPS-located beaches.

Broken Hill, NSW

In 2015 Broken Hill became the first entire Australian city or town to be included on the National Heritage List of 102 'exceptional' sites that contribute to the national identity.

Drinking in Double Bay, Sydney

Sydney's tough new liquor licensing laws have pushed late-night booze hounds out of Kings Cross and into formerly staid Double Bay. New bars and restaurants are shaking up the scene.