Cassowary Crossing

Are you sick of boring tourist attractions like the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House? Do you have too many photos of koalas and kangaroos? "Offbeat" Australia is a comprehensive guide to the weird and wonderful attractions that most tourists miss. David Astle has scoured the country for quirky attractions that are sure to satisfy your urge for the unusual. Check out the UFO lights at Wycliffe Well, NT, the bat hospital in Kuranda, Qld, or the Spike Milligan festival in Woy Woy, NSW. Sorted by type of attraction and location, "Offbeat Australia" is the ultimate travel guide to the real Australia.