A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.

This kiln was erected to produce charcoal for gas producer units during World War II.

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

More than 100 colorful residents stand post in this seaside Australian city.

A youth-centric science center hides an industrial triumph.

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

This historic tall ship traveled 1.5 million miles around the globe, and once did duty as the mythical pirate ship in Peter Pan.

Taxidermy of the racing horse with a huge heart, who inspired hope in the Depression.

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

Lonely industrial sculptures in South Australia created by a mechanic turned artist.

A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

An unphotographable nightly march of tens of thousands of "fairy penguins" from sea to shore.

Alien rock formations grown from the sands of an Australian national park.

One of the best beaches in the entire world.

Prehistoric park filled with the fossils of dozens of extinct species including Australian megafauna.