With phenomenal éclat, he demonstrated that historic architecture can be used as the backdrop for events far more memorable than those staged in any hotel banqueting room.

Historic architecture, good cultural options and excellent transport links.

Excursions catered for all levels of fitness and interests — rainforest treks, aerial tram rides, historic architecture and dock yards.

The 1960s and 1970s were to be dire for historic architecture generally, and there was little opposition to what became a systematic eradication of the railway's heritage.

It qualified for inclusion because of its well-preserved historic architecture, which was seen as significant statewide.