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34 Places

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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Whitsundays, Australia

Whitehaven Beach

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

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Putty, Australia

Newnes Glow Worm Tunnel

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

Kawakawa, New Zealand

Hundertwasser Toilets

Modern art meets modern convenience in possibly the world's most architecturally important public bathroom.

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Hot Water Beach, New Zealand

Hot Water Beach

Handcrafted thermal spa washes away each night with the tide.

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Bowen, Australia

The Big Mango

One of Australia's famed "Big Things," this giant fruit was once stolen as part of a publicity stunt.

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Mena Creek, Australia

Paronella Park

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

Green Island, Australia

Marineland Melanesia

Home of the world's largest crocodile.

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Slope Point, New Zealand

Slope Point

The most southerly spot on New Zealand's South Island is home to surreally shaped, permanently mangled trees.

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Cardrona, New Zealand

Cardrona Bra Fence

Hundreds of bras, blowing in the wind.

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Two Rocks, Australia

Atlantis Marine Park

An abandoned marine theme park has created a difficult experiment in dolphin rewilding.

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Coober Pedy, Australia

Crocodile Harry's Underground Nest & Dugout

This eccentric cave dwelling is bizarre even by the standards of a subterranean town.

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Marysville, Australia

Bruno’s Art and Sculpture Garden

A forest full of mystical fantasy figures, nearly destroyed by recent fires.

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Tanami East, Australia

Drunken Australian Parrots

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

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Bicheno, Australia

Bicheno Blowhole

Granite rocks that concentrate waves into powerful jets.

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Woombye, Australia

The Big Pineapple

A giant Australian fruit and tropical farm.

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Landsborough, Australia

Dularcha Rail Tunnel

This abandoned railroad tunnel is now home to a micro-colony of bats and a ghost train.

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Sydney, Australia

Wendy's Secret Garden

Built over an abandoned train yard, this hidden gem is full of winding paths and offers gorgeous views of Sydney Harbour.

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Lord Howe Island, Australia

Lord Howe Island's Time

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

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Melbourne, Australia

Cow Up a Tree

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

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Dadswells Bridge, Australia

The Giant Koala

Popular tourist destination now stands as a memorial to Sam the koala.

Kingston SE, Australia

Larry The Red Big Lobster

A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.

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Kiama, Australia

Big Poo

At five meters long, that is one big piece of foam poop.

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Duranbah, Australia

Big Avocado

Giant fruit signaling the entrance to a tropical paradise.

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Kurri Kurri, Australia

Big Kookaburra

This 4.5-meter-tall statue of a native Australian bird marks Hydro Aluminium's 40th year in the area.

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Robertson, Australia

Big Potato

Concrete spud looks like the North American Sebago.

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Narrandera, Australia

Big Playable Guitar

Record-holding guitar meant to promote country.

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West Ballina, Australia

The Big Prawn

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

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Chullora, Australia

Big Bicycle

Roadside attraction outside of a recycling center.

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Wagin, Australia

Giant Ram

Everything about this over-size novelty animal is huge including its testicles.

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Adaminaby, Australia

The Big Trout

This giant trout was made by a singular fisherman who wanted to honor his local trade.

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Dubbo Drop Bear Sanctuary

This Australian sanctuary protects one of the world's rarest and deadliest species of marsupial.

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Bass, Australia

Giant Earthworm Museum

"The Wonder From Down Under," a worm shaped museum celebrating the endangered Giant Gippsland earthworm.

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