The forgotten and tragic story of the thousands of female convicts forcibly transported to Tasmania is told inside the ruins of this notorious 19th-century workhouse.

This controversial museum includes such detested exhibits as a chocolate suicide bomber and fecal-smelling digestion machine.

Relics of Australia's convict past, and a modern scene of unimaginable horror.

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

The city’s oldest gateway to the galaxy lies at the entrance to the Royal Botanical Gardens.

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

Children's author May Gibbs's beloved stories about the tiny, human-like "Gumnut Babies" are immortalized in bronze.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

This historic Melbourne bullet factory is fully encased in a massive glass and steel cone.

Every hour a secret compartment drops from this giant pocket watch, revealing a lovely surprise.

The labyrinthine storm tunnels beneath the city of Melbourne are ruled by a band of urban explorers.

This giant, granite purse is one of Melbourne's most unique and distinctive pieces of public art.

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

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

Melbourne's favorite bronze dog.

The bullet-banged DIY suit of armour belonging to Australia’s most famous outlaw.

From the late 19th century until the 1960s, these stone-lined "stumps" were a popular place for people to air their views on local and international issues.

Equipped with thousands of LED lights, this geodesic dome-shaped stadium is an engineering delight.

A colorful street named for the legendary Australian rock band.

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

This 2008 memorial commemorates two leading Aboriginal Australian rights activists.

A firefighting museum housed in a historic station whose Lookout Tower watches over Melbourne.

A striking bronze sculpture of a Roman goddess with two hound dogs for company.

Somewhat controversial when first unveiled, this gathering of sea creatures has become a hidden gem.