It is an engineering marvel, the world's steepest steam-operated railway. This is Tasmania's West Coast Wilderness Railway, and it is 28 tonnes of special. Today, passengers are moved by the same locomotives that began the run from Queenstown back in 1896. They take a comfortable 16-kilometre run through the wildlands, uphill through spectacular landscapes and down to a place called Dubbill Barrill, with stops for a little gold panning and sightseeing. These locos were originally built to move copper ore for the Mount Lyell Mining and Railway Company, delivering the mine's deep riches out of a massive, landlocked deposit at Queenstown to the port of Strahan, and from there, to the world. And every passenger is greeted by one of the line's original workhorses, a 28-tonne steam locomotive that's ready to roll — and guaranteed to raise a smile.

Set in the old town hall of Batavia, this 17th-century building now tells the story of Jakarta’s past under Dutch rule. The museum houses furniture, maps, paintings, and relics from the colonial era, showing how the city grew from a trading post into today’s capital.

The Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre stands as one of the world's largest museum complexes, a sprawling institution dedicated to science, history and the arts. It houses six distinct museums under one vast roof: the Natural History Museum, Science Museum, Space Museum, Arabic Islamic Science Museum and a Fine Arts Centre. The six museums are housed in a series of interconnected buildings, surrounded by extensive gardens, plazas and public squares. With over 22 galleries and 3,000 interactive exhibits, it offers an immersive, educational experience designed to engage all ages.

Scale this 278m-tall volcano and enjoy unique and fascinating views. The viewing platform on the crater rim offers panoramic views of the volcanic landscape and is well worth the climb.