With only a handful of glowing bays in the entire world, Luminous Lagoon is an unmissable sight for those staying overnight in Falmouth. Guided boat tours usually start at dusk and take visitors to waters where millions of microorganisms, called dinoflagellates, illuminate the lagoon once it is agitated by boats — or daring swimmers submerging for a really hands-on experience.

Firdos Square may seem like an ordinary roundabout today, featuring a fountain and waving Iraqi flags, but it holds deep historical significance. On April 9th, 2003, the statue of Saddam Hussein was toppled by US forces right here, an event that marked the end of his regime and a turning point in Iraq’s modern history. While there’s no physical trace of the original monument, standing in this square places you where history unfolded. Capture your own photo here and contrast it with the iconic news images that shocked the world back in the day.

Watch these majestic creatures swim and play in the waters along the NSW South Coast during their annual migration between May and November. Whale numbers have risen substantially around Jervis Bay in recent years, making the area are great place to watch these graceful mammals from shore or the deck of a tour boat. The viewing platform in Booderee National Park, located at Cape St George Lighthouse, is a splendid observation point. Perpendicular Lighthouse, at the southern end of the Beecroft Peninsula in the Jervis Bay Military Reserve, also offers a good vantage point.