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Historic Sites in Australia

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If you’re looking to explore Historic Sites in Australia and the history of the country then you can use our interactive map above or navigate further by using the links below. We’ll be continually adding to this list over time so make sure you check back later to find more historical sites in Australia.

From aboriginal history to early European settlement and beyond, Australia has historical attractions that reflect the story of this nation’s journey.

There’s an initial selection of Historic Sites in Australia below and you can plan some great things to see on your trips by browsing our selection. Once you’ve explored the Historic Sites in Australia, along with other historical places that interest you, you can use our itinerary planner tool to plan out your trip and then print off a free pocket guidebook.

Our database of historic sites is growing all the time, but we may not cover them all. Remember, if you know of other  Historic Sites in Australia, you can always add them to Historvius now by visiting our upload page.
 

Historical sites in Australia : Site Index

  • Bennelong Point Bennelong Point
    Bennelong Point in Sydney was once the site of the hut of Bennelong, an aboriginal leader, and is now the site of the iconic Sydney Opera House.
    Photo by jimmyharris (cc)

  • Darwin Military Museum Darwin Military Museum
    Detailing Darwin's military history during WWII, this museum houses many artefacts and exhibits from the early 1940s.
    Photo by kenhodge13 (cc)

  • Hyde Park Barracks Hyde Park Barracks
    Hyde Park Barracks was Australia’s first official home for convicts and is now a museum. It is one of the most significant of the historic sites of Australia.
    Photo by Newtown grafitti (cc)

  • Kakadu National Park Kakadu National Park
    One of the best known historical sites in Australia, Kakadu National Park is home to the famous aboriginal rock art dating back at least 20,000 years and is a World Heritage Site.
    Photo by safaris (cc)

  • National Museum of Australia National Museum of Australia
    The National Museum of Australia is a museum of the history, culture and heritage of Australia.
    Photo by Pascal Vuylsteker (cc)

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