Australia Historical pictures

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The capital of Australia has finally grown into that \'capital\' role, with monuments to make you pause and think, and a fistful of exciting museums and galleries.

Discover the eclectic mix of architecture, delve into South Australian history or just enjoy a good book in this fascinating 19th-century library.

Learn the stories of convicts as you walk through preserved colonial gaol cells and experience the region’s pristine wilderness on bushwalks and island cruises.

Tree-lined streets and river views provide the perfect setting for top-end restaurants and trendy theaters in this much-loved Brisbane neighborhood.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

The cradle of Victoria’s pioneering gold rush years is now a destination for regional art galleries, gourmet providores, picturesque Victorian architecture and museums.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

This may be one of the most isolated cities in the world, yet it has a beach scene full of beautiful people and a buzzing nightlife.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

One of Australia’s oldest cities is well known for its heritage architecture, breweries and colonial art, as well as its proximity to the picturesque Tamar Valley.

One of Australia’s oldest cities is well known for its heritage architecture, breweries and colonial art, as well as its proximity to the picturesque Tamar Valley.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

At this restored colonial homestead learn about the beginnings of the Van Diemen’s Land Company and European settlement in Tasmania’s northwest.

One of Australia’s oldest cities is well known for its heritage architecture, breweries and colonial art, as well as its proximity to the picturesque Tamar Valley.

Admire the fascinating motorbikes, learn some motoring history or browse the shop of this Tasmanian tribute to all things motorcycling.

Walk around the perimeter of this stunning cobalt-colored crater lake and check out viewing platforms overlooking Mount Gambier’s precious water source.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.