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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Southbank, Australia

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Wirth's Circus Mosaic

Designed to celebrate more than a century of circus performances in Australia.
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Polly Woodside

This historic tall ship traveled 1.5 million miles around the globe, and once did duty as the mythical pirate ship in Peter Pan.
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Raising the Rattler Pole

Not the result of an accident, hurricane, or aliens, this is an eye-popping tribute to the Melbourne tram.
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Webb Bridge

This modern pedestrian bridge on the Yarra River was modeled after an Aboriginal fish trap.
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Flinders Street Railway Station Photo Booth

This classic photo booth was saved from destruction by the local community.
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The Gothic Bank

This Melbourne bank has unique Gothic-style architectural features and is one of the most majestic operating bank branches in the world.
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