The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kew

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kew, Australia

Updated March 23, 2026

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Unusual Attractions in Kew

Big axe in Australia. (Wikimedia Commons)

Kew, Australia

Big Axe

Giant wood sculpture in Kew first constructed in 1979.

Villa Alba Museum

Kew, Australia

Villa Alba Museum

Inside this historical home are two panoramic murals of Sydney Harbour and Edinburgh.

Kew, Australia

Springthorpe Memorial

A hauntingly beautiful grave commemorates love evermore.

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Kylie’s Hut

Crowdy Bay National Park, Australia

Kylie Tennant's Hut

An Australian novelist's cozy coastal retreat, turned campground.

8 miles from Kew

The Big Bowl in Lake Cathie, New South Wales. (Wikimedia Commons)

Lake Cathie, Australia

Big Bowl

Australian holiday town hosts world's largest bowling ball.

9 miles from Kew

The Big Bull in Wauchope. (Wikimedia Commons)

Wauchope, Australia

Big Bull

Large enough to house an internal gift shop.

12 miles from Kew

Port Macquarie, Australia

Mid North Coast Fire Museum

A volunteer-run museum dedicated to past and present firefighting practices.

18 miles from Kew

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