DIVING ATTRACTIONS MACKAY WEST

The Art Gallery of New South Wales is the leading museum of art in New South Wales and Sydney, and one of Australia's foremost cultural institutions. It holds significant collections of Australian, European and Asian art, and presents nearly forty exhibitions annually.

One of the most popular art museums in Australia, visited by over 1.3 million people annually, the Gallery is far more than just a destination for looking at pictures. It’s also a place to enjoy lectures and symposia, films, music and performances, meet friends for a meal or coffee in the cafe or restaurant, or browse in the Gallery Shop. Our range of access programs is aimed at engaging diverse audiences with different needs. And more than 100 000 students visit each year to take part in our engaging and stimulating education programs.

The Katherine Art Gallery holds an excellent collection of Aboriginal Art. Presenting a portfolio of artists from the region, the gallery reflects the cultural diversity and influences of the Jawoyn, Warlpiri and Dagoman Aboriginal people, who have lived in the Katherine area for thousands of years.

The gallery also houses a range of collections from regions of Arnhem Land, the Central Western Desert, and areas in Western Australia. Clients from all over the world maintain contact with the gallery to purchase the didjeridus, artefacts and paintings from the friendly characters who come to produce their work on the premises.

Get outdoors and discover Australia’s living desert. Explore the abundance of plants, animals and Aboriginal culture found in Central Australia at the Alice Springs Desert Park. After experiencing the Desert Park you will no longer think of deserts as empty barren wastelands but understanding that they are diverse environments, rich with life and full of thousands of stories waiting to be explored.

Explore three desert habitats, witness free-flying bird presentations, see rare and endangered animals, enjoy a cinematic journey on the evolution of Central Australian deserts and visit the new West Macs Discovery Centre.

At night, explore the mystery and adventure of the Central Australian desert on a Nocturnal Tour. Spotlight endangered species in the Mulga Walk whilst learning from expert guides.
 

At the Territory Wildlife Park, not only do you see wildlife up-close in their natural habitats, you meet them walking through tree top aviaries, strolling around a natural lagoon and even get to interact with them during daily presentations.You stroll beneath the surface in our walk-through aquarium and meet some of the Top End’s most amazing aquatic life. You meet, nose to nose, with our giant Saltwater croc. It’s the closest you’ll ever get to a salty without risking a scratch! Our experienced team love sharing their knowledge of the wildlife and the habitats in their care. It’s what our people are passionate about. The more you ask, the happier they are to share.