Cultural Attractions of Australia embraces 17 leading cultural, historic and sporting attractions across the country.

Among these are :

• Canberra, Australia's capital, preserves national treasures within institutions such as Australian Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Museum of Australia
• Sydney's cultural offering includes institutions such as the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Bangarra Dance Theatre, the Australian National Maritime Museum, Opera Australia and the Sydney Opera House.
• In Brisbane, the Queensland Art Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) is one of Australia's most ambitious and dynamic art galleries.
• In Tasmania travellers can get a feeling of life of early colonial prisoners at the UNESCO World Heritage Port Arthur Historic Site , or visit Mona, the Museum of Old and New Art
• Melbourne has the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) with the nation's largest permanent collection of Australian art
• 75 minutes from Melbourne is Ballarat, home of Australia's foremost outdoor museum, Sovereign Hill. The heritage site recreates the original township of Ballarat to depict life during the gold rush of the 1850s.
• Fremantle is Perth's 'old town' and the World Heritage Fremantle Prison allows visitors to 'step inside and do time' on a range of tours.

Cultural Attractions of Australia is part of Tourism Australia's Signature Experiences of Australia programme, including:

• Australian Wildlife Journeys
• Cultural Attractions of Australia
• Discover Aboriginal Experiences
• Great Fishing Adventures of Australia
• Great Golf Courses of Australia
• Great Walks of Australia
• Luxury Lodges of Australia
• Ultimate Winery Experiences Australia

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