The evolution of a simple creek cutting its way through an ochre mountain side.

Once an aquarium, this sanctuary now rescues sharks and rays from fishing nets.

This ancient rock shelter features cave art and is one of the most culturally important sites in the country.

This gold mine–turned–swimming hole is the perfect summer picnic spot, immersed in nature and history.

A conservation sanctuary for rescued koalas, some of which were saved from devastating Australian bushfires.

Countless expeditions have left Tasmania to explore Antarctica, but this island state has an even deeper connection with the sea.

A train car sitting on a rooftop makes an unlikely and picturesque setting for dinner.

The world's first cageless zoo is working to save endangered Tasmanian devils.

A unique rock formation that only a few have managed to venture inside.

Featuring Torres Strait Islander cuisine and Australia's first indigenous bar.

Olive’s garden serves up a seemingly endless helping of outback delights.

Australia's only active volcanoes and highest peak are located on these remote islands thousands of miles away from the mainland.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

Dine aboard the historic Ghan train while retracing early explorers' journey through the Outback.

A massive concentration of algae is responsible for this lake's pink hue.

This store offers tastes of Aboriginal Australia, with some contemporary and global twists.

A historic hotel on the edge of the Australian outback.

This piece of Australian modern art is part joke and part history.

In a strange timezone anomaly, Daylight Saving Time here sets the clocks forward just 30 minutes.

The smallest country in Australia is a principled little thing with a friendly emperor.

Incredible rock formations jut from the southern end of this spectacular stingray-viewing spot.

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

The Australian lorikeets that like to tie one on in an annual drinking binge.

The red crab exhibits one of the most spectacular migrations on earth, despite manmade obstacles.