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8 Australian experiences you might not know about In the words of Captain Obvious, Australia provides some amazing experiences. What the captain fails to mention, though, is that this wealth of remarkable attractions means some truly incredible experiences are often overlooked.
2. Climbing the Shot Tower, Hobart, TAS Found 10 kilometres south of the CBD, the Shot Tower was once tasked with manufacturing ammunition. Today, it’s in the firing line of visitors seeking spectacular panoramic vistas. The structure has a few quirks that might enhance your interest, including a sign that proclaims it took eight months to build when the actual figure is more like eight years. Its height is another point of contention. Where to stay: BIG4 Hobart Airport Tourist Park.
3. Wandering around Umpherston Sinkhole, Mount Gambier, SA
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The Gap, Torndirrup National Park
t’s time to change that with this superb line-up of underrated Australian activities.
From the easily reached and the inexpensive to the once in a lifetime, exciting adventures await.
1. Exploring Torndirrup National Park, Albany, WA Australia teems with treasure-rich national parks that all jostle for attention, but Torndirrup clearly
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deserves far more footprints than it receives. It’s massively mesmerising, rugged and windswept and crammed with eye-popping, funky features. Among the most impressive is The Gap where the full force of the ocean’s wild fury is laid bare in dramatic fashion. And it’s all easily admired from a raised viewing platform. Where to stay: BIG4 Emu Beach Holiday Park or BIG4 Middleton Beach Holiday Park. Umpherston Sinkhole, Mt Gambier
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Nature has moulded a wonderful creation with a little help from humanity. In a former life, the sinkhole was a limestone cave before relentless corrosion from seawater resulted in its roof collapsing. It has since become a spectacular sunken garden with a size and scale that is only truly appreciated with a first-hand visit. Better yet, it’s centrally located and open day and night. Where to stay: BIG4 Blue Lake Holiday Park. Source: Offroad Images
