The word 'wunderkammer' translates as 'wonder-chamber'. This Wunderkammer is both a museum and a retail store.

A friendly monster lurks outside the State Library Victoria.

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.

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

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

Not quite the menace it once was, this monster still has some chops.

Museum showcases Japanese sexuality and some amazing ocean views.

Stretching for 22 miles, the world's longest tree-lined avenue dates back to the early 17th-century.

This western-themed amusement park is host to a large number of decaying animatronic cowboys.

If you forgot something to read during your trip to Tokyo, this hostel has you covered.

More tin toys than you can shake a clapping monkey at.

This museum celebrates the history of Japanese advertising, from feudal business tricks to modern T.V. commercials.

This enormous monument is one of the most iconic structures in Tokyo, rudely nicknamed "The Golden Turd."

Home to a collection of drums from around the world that allow visitors to play a tune.

This remote highway took over 50 years to build.

An unusual snaking bank of boulders caused by longshore drift.

Large World War II gun emplacements and tunnel systems remain hidden near a remote end of Waiheke Island.

A memorial to Wellington's well-loved, well-traveled wharf dog.

The 16-foot sculpture of a hand looks out from his perch on top of an art gallery.

Inside this faux cave, visitors can learn how some of their favorite fantasy characters were created.

You may recognize this beautiful grove within Kaitoke Regional Park as location of the house of Elrond.

A solitary tree has grown up all alone on Lake Wānaka, backdropped by the beautiful Southern Alps.