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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bass, Australia

Updated October 27, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Bass

Bass, Australia

George Bass Expedition Memorial

Dedicated to a surgeon who made several natural discoveries across Australia.

Bass, Australia

Giant Earthworm Museum

"The Wonder From Down Under," a worm shaped museum celebrating the endangered Giant Gippsland earthworm.

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San Remo, Australia

San Remo Pelicans

Locals have a long-running relationship with the big-beaked birds of this Australian fishing town.

7 miles from Bass

Wonthaggi, Australia

Ramalama Book Exchange

Leaning shelves and books galore, this location is a book lover's utopia.

11 miles from Bass

Rhyll, Australia

Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve

A conservation sanctuary for rescued koalas, some of which were saved from devastating Australian bushfires.

11 miles from Bass

Warning signs at the Phillip Island penguin site

Ventnor, Australia

Penguin Parade At Phillip Island

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

13 miles from Bass

Devon Meadows, Australia

Crystal World Exhibition Centre

A potpourri of rocks, fossils, and crystals is rounded out by a dinosaur garden and a 15-foot great white shark.

22 miles from Bass

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Bass

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Bass, Australia

Updated October 27, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Bass

Bass, Australia

George Bass Expedition Memorial

Bass, Australia

Giant Earthworm Museum

San Remo, Australia

San Remo Pelicans

Wonthaggi, Australia

Ramalama Book Exchange

Rhyll, Australia

Phillip Island Koala Conservation Reserve

Ventnor, Australia

Penguin Parade At Phillip Island

Devon Meadows, Australia

Crystal World Exhibition Centre

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