252 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Australia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual
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in Australia

Lake Hillier

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

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Raymond Island, Australia

Gippsland Lakes Bioluminescence

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

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Melbourne, Australia

The Haunted Bookshop

Occult books, Tarot, Oddities.

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Putty, Australia

Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel

Once the path of a railway tunnel, now home to thousands of glowing insects.

Ball's Pyramid

This barren sea spire is home to the world's rarest insect and is part of the lost content of Zealandia.

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Mount Dandenong, Australia

William Ricketts Sanctuary

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.

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Sydney, Australia

SS Ayrfield

Nature is leading a successful mutiny on this century-old freighter.

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Mena Creek, Australia

Paronella Park

A castle hand built by a Spanish dreamer in the Australian tropical jungle.

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Finger Lime

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Fruits & Vegetables

Finger Lime

Slice one open for some citrus caviar.

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Hala Fruit

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Hala Fruit

It looks like an exploding planet and tastes like sugarcane.

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Frog Cakes

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Frog Cakes

The adorable amphibian treats are South Australian icons.

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Tim Tam Slam

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Ritual & Medicinal

Tim Tam Slam

The world's least practical and most delicious edible straw.

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