Exploring Attractions

Discover local attractions — parks, walking trails, lookouts, museums, beaches, and more across regional Australia.

Time to complete: 3 minutes

What Are Attractions?

Attractions are places you want to visit — things to see and do in a town or its surrounding area. They are distinct from amenities, which are infrastructure you need (toilets, hospitals, parking).

Loclie tracks 77,000+ attraction entries across Australia, sourced from OpenStreetMap and community contributions. Categories include parks, walking trails, lookouts, museums, beaches, memorials, public art, and more.

Accessing Attractions

Method 1: From the Bottom Navigation

1. Tap Explore in the bottom navigation bar
2. Select Attractions from the menu
3. Browse attractions for your currently selected town

Method 2: From the Town Page

1. Navigate to the Town page for your selected town
2. Click the Attractions card in the stats grid
3. Opens the full attractions list for that town

Method 3: Direct URL

Navigate directly to /attractions to view attractions for your currently selected town.

Method 4: Via the Ask Bar

Use natural language to find attractions:

• "Walking trails nearby"
• "Parks in [town name]"
• "Things to see around here"
• "Are there any lookouts near [town]?"
• "Beaches in the area"

Browsing Attractions

Attractions List Page

When you access the attractions page, you will see:

• Back to town link at the top
• Search bar — Filter attractions by name, category, or description
• Scrollable category filter — Horizontal row of colour-coded pills for all categories
• Sort dropdown — Sort by Alphabetical or By Category
• Area-wide toggle — Switch between town and Local Regional Area view
• Results count — Total attractions found
• Attraction cards — Scrollable list of attractions

Attraction Categories

Loclie organises attractions into the following categories:

• Parks — Public parks and reserves
• Playgrounds — Children's playgrounds
• Walking Trails — Bushwalks, heritage walks, nature trails
• Cycling Trails — Bike paths and cycling routes
• Viewpoints — Lookouts and scenic viewpoints
• Nature Reserves — Protected natural areas
• National Parks — National park sites and entry points
• Museums — Local and regional museums
• Galleries — Art galleries and exhibition spaces
• Historic Sites — Places of historical significance
• Monuments — Statues, pillars, and civic monuments
• Memorials — War memorials and commemorative sites
• Heritage — Heritage-listed places
• Historic Buildings — Notable historic architecture
• Waterfalls — Waterfalls and cascades
• Beaches — Beaches and coastal access points
• Gardens — Botanic and community gardens
• Picnic Sites — Picnic areas and shelters
• Public Art — Murals, sculptures, and public artworks
• Peaks — Mountain peaks and summits
• Bird Watching — Known birding spots
• General — Other attractions

Category Colour Coding

Attractions are colour-coded by type:

• Green — Parks, Playgrounds
• Sky Blue — Walking Trails, Cycling Trails, Viewpoints
• Emerald — Nature Reserves, National Parks, Gardens, Bird Watching, Peaks, Waterfalls
• Amber — Museums, Monuments, Memorials, Historic Sites, Heritage, Historic Buildings
• Violet — Galleries, Public Art
• Grey — Beaches, Picnic Sites, General

Attraction Cards

Each attraction card displays:

• Name — Attraction name
• Category badge — Colour-coded by type
• Description — Additional details (if available)
• Address — Physical location
• Town name — Shown when viewing area-wide and the attraction is from a different town

Attraction Details

What You'll Find

Click any attraction to see:

Basic Information:

• Name and description
• Category/type with icon
• Typical visit duration (if available)

Location:

• Address
• Map showing exact location
• Get directions link

Contact:

• Phone number (if available)
• Website link (if available)

Area-Wide Browsing

Attractions are often spread across multiple nearby towns. Use the area-wide toggle to expand your view:

1. Look for the area-wide toggle near the top of the attractions page
2. Switch it on to see attractions from all towns in your Local Regional Area
3. Each card shows which town the attraction belongs to
4. Switch it off to return to your selected town only

This is especially useful for walking trails, nature reserves, and lookouts that may be in neighbouring towns.

Saving Favorite Attractions

Save to Favorites

1. Find an attraction you want to remember
2. Click the heart icon on the attraction card
3. Attraction saved to your favorites
4. Access anytime from your profile

Why Save Attractions?

• Plan a day trip with multiple stops
• Remember trails and lookouts to revisit
• Build a list of things to see in a region
• Quick access when showing friends around

Tips for Using Attractions

DO:

• Use area-wide view

  • Many attractions are in nearby towns
  • Expand your search to find more options
  • Great for planning day trips

• Try the Ask Bar

  • Natural language finds attractions fast
  • "Walking trails near me" or "Historic sites in [town]"
  • Results span the whole local area

• Save useful attractions

  • Quick access later
  • Build your regional knowledge

DON'T:

• Rely solely on Loclie for safety information

  • Check official sources for trail conditions
  • Observe local signage and warnings
  • Weather and conditions change

• Ignore access restrictions

  • Some areas may have seasonal closures
  • National parks may require entry fees
  • Private property boundaries apply

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the attraction data come from?

Attraction data is sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with local information. Community members can suggest additions or corrections via the Help button.

Why can't I see many attractions in my town?

Some smaller towns have fewer mapped attractions. Try switching to area-wide view to see attractions across your entire local area. You can also suggest missing attractions via the Help button.

Can I suggest a missing attraction?

Yes! Use the Help button in the app to suggest attractions that should be added. Include the name, location, and category if possible.

What happened to parks in amenities?

Parks, playgrounds, and gardens have been moved from amenities to attractions. They are now found under Explore > Attractions or by searching in the Ask Bar. Caravan parks remain under amenities.

Next Steps

Explore attractions:

• Tap Explore in the bottom nav and select Attractions
• Use the area-wide toggle to discover nearby towns
• Save interesting attractions to your favorites

Related guides:

• Exploring Amenities — Find public facilities and infrastructure
• Finding Events — See what's happening
• Discovering Businesses — Find nearby cafes, shops
• Using the Ask Bar — Search with natural language

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