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West Bathurst, Australia

Big Gold Panner

Hopefully inspecting his tin pan for little nuggets of gold.
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Goulburn, Australia

Big Merino

Three-story concrete ram with a permanent gift shop.
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Collector, Australia

Dreamer's Gate

One man's artistic vision is a small town government's legal battle.
Reids Flat, Australia

Empire of Atlantium

The smallest country in Australia is a principled little thing with a friendly emperor.
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Acton, Australia

Australian National University Classics Museum

A little-known museum of Ancient Roman and Ancient Greek artifacts.
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Canberra, Australia

Phar Lap's Heart

The gigantic preserved heart of a champion racehorse.
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Belconnen, Australia

Giant Mushroom

Children's playground hidden under a big pink and blue cap.
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Cowra, Australia

Japanese War Cemetery and Garden

Final resting place for hundreds of prisoners of war.
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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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Parkes, Australia

Parkes Radio Telescope

This giant dish located in a sheep paddock was the primary receiver of Apollo 11 TV transmissions.
Trevor Added by Trevor
Raymond Island, Australia

Gippsland Lakes Bioluminescence

Australian Lake set aglow by Noctiluca Scintillans.
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Young, Australia

Lambing Flat Chinese Tribute Garden

Tribute to the Chinese people of Young and Australia.
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Young, Australia

Big Cherries

Honoring the annual National Cherry Festival.
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Cobar, Australia

Big Beer Can

Can of beer on top of a Cobar hotel with a world record.
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Bass, Australia

Giant Earthworm Museum

"The Wonder From Down Under," a worm shaped museum celebrating the endangered Giant Gippsland earthworm.
Rachel Added by Rachel
Ventnor, Australia

Penguin Parade At Phillip Island

An unphotographable nightly march of tens of thousands of "fairy penguins" from sea to shore.
Added by michelleferlito
Shoreham, Australia

Ashcombe Maze

Australia's largest traditional hedge maze features a Great Gnome Hunt.
East Warburton, Australia

Redwood Forest Tree Art

Woven tree art gives this towering Australian woodland a touch of mystical whimsy.
Gavin Added by Gavin
Arthurs Seat, Australia

The Enchanted Maze Garden

Largest maize maze in the Southern hemisphere built with GPS technology on more than two acres.
Langwarrin, Australia

McClelland Gallery & Sculpture Park

For better or worse, this whimsical sculpture garden was a favorite place of Rupert Murdoch's.
Added by camnotthebutler
Marysville, Australia

Bruno’s Art and Sculpture Garden

A forest full of mystical fantasy figures, nearly destroyed by recent fires.
serflac Added by serflac
Mount Dandenong, Australia

William Ricketts Sanctuary

A collection of outdoor mystical statues paying homage to indigenous Australians and ecological stewardship.
Clinton Added by Clinton
Cape Otway, Australia

Frederick Valentich Memorial Plaque

A plaque at the lighthouse where Frederick Valentich made his last radio contact before he vanished without a trace.
Narrandera, Australia

Big Playable Guitar

Record-holding guitar meant to promote country.
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