Attractions & Facilities

St Nicholas Church
Today the only remnants of Australind's early history are St Nicholas Church (in Paris Street) which is reputed to be the smallest church in Australia it is only 3.6 m wide and 8.2 m long and was originally built as a workman's cottage. Services are still held in this church was built in 1848.

Henton Cottage
Over the road is Henton Cottage (1841) which is now part of an historical complex recalling the early settlement of the region. It houses the Tourist Information for the town and showcases a number of local artists. It is crammed with local arts and crafts and is home to Cottage Fairies.

Upton House
On the corner of Old Coast Road and Upton Place is Upton House, an elegant two storey dwelling which was built in 1847 for Marshall Walter Clifton. The french windows, wide verandah and casement windows are a far cry from Mrs Clifton's description of the tents in which the settlers originally had to live. It is ironic that the house, most of which was shipped out from England, was built long after most of the settlers had departed. It must have been a strange feeling being the Commissioner of a settlement which virtually did not exist.