When visiting the museum you will be able to see exactly what Mad Max 2 was all about- with the items displayed in such a way that it tells the story of the film. It is visually amazing and stimulating to see the museum as a final product- a result of a lot of hard work on Adrian’s and his family’s part.
Offering a large collection of photographs, life size characters in full costumes, original and replica vehicles including two Interceptor’s one of which was built by Adrian himself. The museum also exhibits memorabilia with souvenirs available for purchase.
The museum is not just a place for the hard core Mad Max fans but a place where tourists and locals alike can go and discover what an impact Mad Max 2 had on this region and on the Australian film scene.
Stop by to view the amazing collection at the museum, it is certainly well worth a look.
Open 7 Days 10am – 4pm (except Christmas Day) and unless otherwise stated. Admission fee.
If making a special visit to the Museum it may pay to contact us before setting off.
Address: 8-10 Stuart Terrace Alice Springs Northern Territory
The Royal Flying Doctor Museum, is located in the original Radio Station House, will satisfy the most curious of mind. You can discover what it’s like to be inside one of our aircraft and look inside a replica fuselage of a Pilatus PC12. Have a look at the wide variety of historic radios including a Traegar Pedal Radio and learn what it was like to communicate before telephones were invented. There is a large display of historic medical equipment that would have been used on the RFDS flights of the past. A range of model airplanes used by RFDS will take you through the different aircraft used through the decades.
In 1928, flying was still in its early days. The first Flying Doctor pilot, Arthur Affleck, had no navigational aids, no radio and only a compass and inadequate maps. He navigated by landmarks such as fences, rivers, riverbeds and telegraph lines and flew in an open cockpit, fully exposed to the weather, behind the doctor’s cabin. Airstrips were, at the best claypans or at the worst, hastily cleared paddocks. Flights were normally made during daylight hours although night flights were attempted in cases of extreme urgency. Fuel supplies were also carried on flights until fuel dumps were established at strategic outstations.
The Service initially used contractors to provide aircraft, pilots and servicing. In the 1960’s the RFDS progressively began to purchase aircraft and employ their own pilots and engineers.
Although the aircraft are guided by satellite navigation systems, landings must often be made in difficult circumstances such as on remote dirt airstrips, lit at night by kerosene flares or car headlights. In extreme emergencies, landings may be made on suitable stretches of road on remote highways.
As when the Service first began, the pilots continue to be responsible for determining if a flight can be safely undertaken in the prevailing weather conditions.
Howard William Steer born in 1947 is a Broken Hill artist. He developed the foundation for what he calls “Story Art”, where each painting tells its own story, be that of a backyard wedding or a Sunday afternoon pub crawl. A prime example is the “Flying Doctor” series featuring a winged, black-suited saviour complete with top hat and bag. He has a wicked sense of humour and no subject is safe from his satirical brush. Howard’s style is classified as naive realism.
His work is in many private collections throughout Australia and overseas. He has exhibited in most Australian capital cities and regional areas and his work is extremely sought after.
Address: Gelantipy Rd, Canni Creek Reserve, Buchan, VIC, Australia, 3885
Surrounded by the Racecourse and bush, this course is truly easy walking. Situated within the Canni Creek
Reserve, the 9 hole course has alternating tees which create 18 holes in all. The clubhouse is open on
Thursday for Ladies and Sunday & Wednesday for Men. In November & December a fantastic display of wildflowers can be viewed in the Reserve.
Set on three hectares of land on the banks of the Little Murray River, the Pioneer Settlement lets you experience Australian history first hand.
You will find real-life Mallee cottages, a hotel, schools and shops, plus our enormous collection of working tractors and machinery – sourced mostly from the local area. You can feel the heat in the blacksmith shop, listen to the sounds of the old Pianola or take a ride through our Mallee township on a horse and cart. As you wander the site, you can also chat to our staff and volunteers, all looking the part in costumes of the period.
The Pioneer Settlement opened in 1966 after a joint community and government effort to recognise the unique history of our Murray Mallee region. By the 1970s, the Pioneer Settlement was one of the most popular tourism destinations in Victoria, if not Australia, and the concept has been emulated around the country. The Settlement is now introducing more ground-breaking tourism concepts to complement the historical Mallee townships. The Heartbeat of the Murray Experience will include a laser light show that, in a world-first, will combine modern laser technology with the natural river environment. It will tell the story of the Murray region from prehistoric times until today.
Enjoy the ambience of this 100 year old church building which has been painstakingly relocated in the heart of Moama and houses a boutique cellar door.
This is a major tourist complex, incorporating a vineyard and tasting room.
Experience a bygone era with the historic Commercial and Military Vehicle display. Horse drawn equipment, amphibious military, vintage vehicles including vintage and classic motorcycles. Over 40 exhibits from 1900 to 19040’s.
Many of their vehicles have been used in movies including:
• Death of a Soldier • Mission Impossible • Rose Against the Odds • My Brother Tom
Welcome to the Great Aussie Beer Shed & Heritage Farm Museum website.
Opening in 2003, The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum is one of the most unique and entertaining tourist attractions in Australia. Situated only 3k from the busy town of Echuca this tour will take you right back down memory lane with an unbelievable display of Aussie Icon paraphernalia including over 17,000 beer cans from Australia and around the world. Other interesting and related items include tap tops, handles, barrels, bottles, signs, brewery manufacturing equipment and machinery.
As you stroll through the Museum you will also see a huge assortment of iconic Aussie products, brand names and machinery like old petrol Bowsers, washing machines, a Coca Cola Collection, kitchen and laundry items and even a partially restored WW1 canon.
Owner Neil Thomas has collected this amazing array of Aussie collectables and is on hand to provide you with an enthusiastic and entertaining guided tour highlighting the history and uniqueness of some of the items in this massive 5,000sq ft. shed.
In 2012 Neil completed the New Heritage Farm Museum with an extensive display of old farming equipment from the late 1800’s including almost an entire range of Furphy farm water carts.
After your tour you can relax in the indoor function centre or just sit around with friends and enjoy a beer or two.
Group tours are welcome and they can provide catering if you wish.
The Great Aussie Beer Shed and Heritage Farm Museum is a licensed premises and is available for private functions.
Welcome to the Golden Dragon Museum, the ‘Chinese Cultural Centre of Australia’. The museum opened in 1991 to document, interpret and preserve the Chinese heritage in Australia.
The Tea Room is open daily fro 10am – 4:00pm, serving light snacks, meals and a range of hot and cold beverages. Seating up to 120 people the tea room can be hired for private functions.
The gift shop is located in the foyer with an extensive range of gifts
The Holden cars have a unique place in the hearts of all Australians. Can there be an adult Australian who has never driven a Holden? Or at least ridden in one. The Holden Museum in Echuca is dedicated to preserving the models and their memories.
From the day the first Holden 48-215(FX) emerged from the production line, Holden arose to become the colossus of the Australian Motor Car Industry.
Take a walk down memory lane and through the history of a company that put our nation on wheels. Visitors can enjoy the sheer nostalgia as they re-live the days when holden played a central role in their childhood, dating or early married years. It has helped us work through decades of the harshest conditions, the holden as an Aussie Icon, rates right up there with the Kangaroo, Ayers Rock, and Vegemite.
Echuca is fortunate to have the Nations largest collections of Holdens, making this private Museum the largest one brand car Museum in Australia. See over 40 vehicles, including rare prototypes, historic film footage, and photographic exhibition.
The Museum can have you in another time zone as you turn the ignition key of your memories.
The Museum is an ever changing display. The vehicles and memorabilia are courtesy of Holden Ltd, Holden enthusiasts and private collectors.
Visitors can pick from a great range of souvenirs, including Holden apparel from the large souvenir and gift shop.
Centrally located opposite the historic Port of Echuca, only a minute from other attractions, cafes, and restaurants.
Wing’s Wildlife Park displays the largest collection of Tasmanian wildlife in Australia. They’re less than a one-hour drive from the Spirit of Tasmania ferry terminal in Devonport. Situated in Gunns Plains, 23 km south of Ulverstone, in the beautiful north-west of Tasmania, on the banks of the Leven River.
Your visit to Tasmania is not complete unless you get to see some real live Tassie devils up close. Their devil feed is at 1300 daily, with koala interactions at 1100 and 1430. You can feed the trout and the friendly kangaroos.
Other animals you can see at the park include wombats, wallabies, quolls, sugar-gliders, wedge-tail eagles, reptiles, meerkats, marmosets, monkeys, bison, camels and much more.
Most native animals at Wing’s Wildlife Park have been rescued following injury and are released into their natural habitat when rehabilitated. Those unable to be released stay in their care for the remainder of their lives.
Group bookings, guided tours, catering, camping and cabin accommodation available. Nocturnal tours in winter (booking essential).
Wing’s Wildlife Park has a cafe open for lunch, snacks, drinks and ice-creams. You can browse in the gift shop and find that treasured souvenir.
The House of Anvers contains a real chocolate taste sensation. It is located at Latrobe, Tasmania, in the property formally known as “Wyndarra Lodge“, a stylish Californian bungalow house which was built in 1931. Set in 2.2 hectares of old tree gardens, the property features trees from around the world.
When you visit the House of Anvers you can see their qualified confectionery staff tempering, moulding and enrobing fine couverture chocolates, truffles, pralines, fudges and more.
Entry is Free, self guided tours are available at no charge. Organised tour can be arranged by appointment for a minimum of 10 people, Monday to Friday, charges apply.
But beware – if anyone gets to see their secret recipes they will never be allowed to leave the premises!
What’s Up Downunder has been running successfully on Australian television for over 10 years.
With over 10 seasons under our belt, we have travelled all over Australia and even to New Zealand. See our
list of episodes below and join us on our next adventure as we explore What’s Up Downunder!
