An indigenous ethnobotanist runs this brunch spot celebrating Australia’s native flavors.

The bones of this aquatic dinosaur turned to opal over the centuries and the beast's remains were almost sold as jewelry.

A local landmark that has become a hub of graffiti and urban exploration.

A self-funded cemetery with a long list of inhabitants.

A giant Australian fruit and tropical farm.

A remarkable lifelong collection of antiques and art preserved in a historic Melbourne townhouse.

Once housing children next to hardened criminals this historic jail once displayed Ned Kelly's skull until it was stolen.

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

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.

Dedicated to an "Unknown Man," this grave holds either the remains of a lovelorn suicide or a Cold War spy.

Granite rocks that concentrate waves into powerful jets.

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

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

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

One of Australia's largest collections of preserved animals is on display in a historic theater.

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

These tracks are believed to be from a panicked dinosaur stampede.

A perfectly preserved abandoned criminal asylum in South Australia.

A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.

This island at Coburg Lake Reserve is home to a sizable, very visible colony of Australian white ibis.

The largest shot tower in Australia is a unique reminder of industrial ammunitions history.

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

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