This trio of Australian rock spires may have inspired aboriginal legend or just modern tourism.

This historic observatory contains the world's oldest refracting lens telescope.

Though considered an eyesore by some, this boxy Brutalist high-rise plays a significant role in Sydney's past.

A sparkling sandstone cliffside that's worth a visit while it still exists.

The Victoria-era quarantine station for Sydney.

Large enough to house an internal gift shop.

One of the first big sculptures anywhere in Australia.

There's nothing shrimpy about the world's largest artificial prawn.

Brisbane's manmade urban beach has enough water to fill five Olympic-sized swimming pools.

The only pollutant in the clear blue water is sunscreen.

WWI hospital ship lost in a cyclone turns up on the coast of Fraser Island, where she remains rusted and forgotten.

A small, but award-winning beach known for its literally spotless reputation.

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

This public art is inspired by a local Aboriginal creation story.

These flying foxes dangle from the trees around the library like fuzzy black fruit.

Visitors can swim with vicious predators in Crocosaurus Cove's plastic daredevil enclosure.

Clusters of huge boulders in the Australian Outback.

The UFO capital of Australia is the outback’s answer to Roswell.

This sacred site lives up to its name with its majestic, color-splashed sandstone formations.

An exhibition devoted to the life (and posthumous taxidermy form) of the last known representative of the Pinta Island Tortoises.

Since the 1700s, this old barrel has acted as a post box that relies on the kindness of travelers.

This large round boulder is said to emit spiritual power, but it may just be magnets.

In the Middle Ages, villagers would sound this stone trumpet to boost fertility and coax fish to shore.

The largest stone moai on Rapa Nui.