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Williamstown, Australia

Timeball Tower

An obsolete form of timekeeping still marks the hour in this adapted 19th century lighthouse.
Allison Added by Allison
Boolboonda, Australia

Boolboonda Train Tunnel

The longest manmade tunnel in Queensland is now a beautiful trail, home to a special colony of bent-wing bats.
Added by klftville
Burra, Australia

The Burra Homestead

A small Australian farmhouse became an international icon after appearing on a Midnight Oil album cover.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Narrandera, Australia

Big Playable Guitar

Record-holding guitar meant to promote country.
nbj914 Added by nbj914
Goulburn, Australia

Big Merino

Three-story concrete ram with a permanent gift shop.
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Australia

Heard and McDonald Islands

Australia's only active volcanoes and highest peak are located on these remote islands thousands of miles away from the mainland.
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Broken Hill, Australia

Big Bench

Located on top of mines that run through Broken Hill.
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Swan Hill, Australia

Pioneer Settlement

Australia's first open air museum and antique 3D theater.
Sam E Added by Sam E
Melbourne, Australia

Captain Cook's Cottage

The 18th-century home was disassembled into 253 cases and brought all the way from the other side of the world.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
Rossville, Australia

Black Mountain

Legend says entire herds of cattle have disappeared within this boulder-strewn landscape.
Added by peterkealey25
Myers Flat, Australia

The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace

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

Mystery Craters

The 25-million-year-old cavities have perplexed people for decades.
Added by miriamshendroff
Byaduk, Australia

Tumuli Lava Blisters

These naturally occurring but rare geological formations are each about the size of a small house.
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Brisbane, Australia

Streets Beach

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.
Added by Fuaimneachadh
Sydney, Australia

Sydney Bus Museum

Ninety years of Sydney buses under one roof.
Added by AlexA
Melbourne, Australia

The Nicholas Building

A beautiful 1920s tower filled with local hidden gems.
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Canberra, Australia

National Gallery Sculpture Garden

Dozens of large-scale, creative, evocative curios from prominent artists dot the calm outdoor space around this major museum.
Added by Fuaimneachadh
Yallabatharra, Australia

Principality of Hutt River

A micronation of epic proportions.
Added by Lockeblade
Melbourne, Australia

Princess Theatre

One of the oldest theaters in Australia, it's also said to be haunted by a performer who died on stage.
jbartlett2000 Added by jbartlett2000
Diwan, Australia

Daintree Entomological Museum

Australia's largest collection of rare and bizarre insects.
Added by katetelma
Norseman, Australia

Disappointment Rock

No one seems to know who suffered the disappointment at this particular place.
Added by Lin Perth
Kingston SE, Australia

Larry The Red Big Lobster

A massive metal lobster welcomes tourists to a roadside restaurant.
Ravty Added by Ravty
Newcastle, Australia

Newcastle City Morgue Echo Spot

By standing on a particular paving stone in the courtyard, you'll hear an echo that shouldn't be.
ajscully Added by ajscully
Bowen, Australia

The Big Mango

One of Australia's famed "Big Things," this giant fruit was once stolen as part of a publicity stunt.
SamM Added by SamM