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Amazing Castles in Australia

Castles and fortresses

By Rasma RaistersPublished 3 months ago 3 min read
Bishop's Palace garden

All Saints Estate is located in Wahgunyah, Victoria. It is a winery that is family-owned. The castle was built in 1864 by Scotsmen George Sutherland Smith and John Banks. On the grounds you can see an impressive heritage-listed castle. The building was based on one of the queen’s castles—the Castle of Mey—and sits at the heart of the vineyards.

Amigo’s Castle is located in the Outback, New South Wales. The fortress was built on a mining lease by Vittorio Stefanato, known locally as Amigo. To preserve it, the castle is heritage listed. It's home to a small gallery, underground cellars, a corner turret, and no roof.

Bishop’s Palace is located in Ballarat. This was a city built on gold, and you can see the grand buildings and wide tree-lined streets. The city and palace are in Victoria in southeastern Australia. Bishop’s Palace was built in 1877 and has been renovated to include a grand library and an eight-person deluxe spa bath. The palace showcases 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture with unique design elements. It is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Bishop’s Palace is a wedding venue place. It has luxury accommodations like six suites. From the second-story balconies you can get lovely views over Lake Wendouree.

Camelot Castle is a unique and picturesque venue located in Tasmania. It is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful gardens, making it a popular destination for weddings and events.Camelot Castle is situated in the town of Taranna, on the Tasman Peninsula, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Visitors can explore the gardens, enjoy local wildlife, and participate in various events hosted at the castle.

Castle Cove is located in Willoughby, New South Wales. It also has four towers on each corner and a balcony. It is situated on the western side of Middle Harbor.

Fort Dennison is located in New South Wales. The fortress used to house prisoners and was used by the military.

Today the fort houses the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Opera House. It also connects to Sydney Harbour National Park. This fort site serves as both an environmental and historical area.

Iandra Castle is located in Greenethorpe, New South Wales. At one time, this property was home to over 19,000 sheep and produced over 10,000 tons of wheat. In the 1950s the castle was sold to the Methodist Church and became a home for delinquent boys. Visitors can explore the homestead, surrounding buildings, and the gardens.

Kryal Castle is located at Leigh Creek in the Mount Warrenship foothills. It is a replica medieval structure. The castle has towers, moats, and a drawbridge. Kryal Castle is Australia’s only castle with a medieval theme park. It has activities for all ages. There is even a Dragon’s Labyrinth. Visitors can find accommodations at the castle.

Pastry chef Jose Paronella created Paronella Park and built the castle of his dreams in the early 1900s. He chose Far North Queensland beside Mena Creek Falls. In 1935 the castle opened to the public.

Today there are picnic areas near the falls, tennis courts, bridges, and a tunnel, all surrounded by 7500 tropical plants and trees.

The Sunshine Castle is a Norman-style castle with a moat, turrets, and drawbridge and also home to Absolut Toys, an independent toy store offering quality toys at affordable prices. It allows visitors an access to European history that offers education and sparks imagination for all who visit. There is a Castle Doll Museum.

Thorngrove Castle in Stirling is now Thorngrove Manor Hotel. It is just 20 minutes from Adelaide. Thorngrove is a fusion of architectural art, boutique accommodation, and a celebration of the decorative and fine arts.

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Rasma Raisters

My passions are writing and creating poetry. I write for several sites online and have four themed blogs on Wordpress. Please follow me on Twitter.

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