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

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

A wealth of plants and horticultural curiosities fill this charmingly antique museum.

A taste of Egypt on the outskirts of Geelong.

This slightly spooky yet nostalgic theme park claims to be the first of its kind in Australia.

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.

The Gunditjmara Aboriginal people of Australia began construction on this vast aquacultural complex 6,600 years ago.

This Franklinford, Australia site was once home to one of the remotest churches of its faith—in the fictional world of the Kcymaerxthaere.

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

Largest Buddha carved from gemstone-quality jade in the world, on a world tour through 2011.

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

An Australian lake whose pink hue defies scientific explanation.

An abandoned railroad tunnel is now filled with bioluminescent bugs.

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

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

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

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

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

The largest collection of medicinal plants in Australia is also home to a witch who will show you how to use them.

An incredible garden taking over the interior of a massive sinkhole.

The yawning remains of a complex naval fortress still haunt this Australian shore.

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

A wonder of natural limestone formations etched by millions of years of natural interaction between rainfall and rock and air.

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