This strange portrayal of the state's first lieutenant-governor literally stands on its head.

A miniature cathedral made of 20,948 tiny pieces of marble.

The world's first indigenous rooftop farm boasts 2,000 plants from more than 35 different native Australian species.

Homage to the local produce now serves as a car dealer.

The colony of South Australia was proclaimed on a hot December day under a distinctively arched gum tree.

For a century, the tallest building in Tasmania was a tower built to manufacture ammunition.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

This copper-coated, multi-arched dome is surrounded by a moat and lights up at night.

Critics argue this boab tree has been mislabeled for the sake of dark tourism, undermining its spiritual significance.

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.

A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.

A series of sculptures beneath the waves promote ocean conservation and support coral reefs.

These mythological giants take time out of their busy day guarding a Victorian market to let you know what time it is.

The largest wax museum in the southern hemisphere features a grizzly chamber of horrors.

Not a single witness can attest to the creation of the world's largest geoglyph.

This gracefully curving formation looks like a massive wave that was suddenly turned to stone.

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

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

A network of fortifications that never saw conflict.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.

This modern New Zealand attraction honors ancient forms of astronomy and scientific understanding.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

This aluminum “stairway to heaven” has impaled at least a couple of birds.