The Tank Stream
by The location of Sydney was determined by the Tank Stream: a rivulet that was the colony’s first water source, that now exists underground.
Category: Forgotten Places
Ngorongoro Crater
Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania is the world’s largest volcanic caldera, a lost world style home to an array of iconic animals.
Australia’s Nuclear Test Sites
Australia’s nuclear test sites are some of the world’s most isolated locations, used by the British government to test weapons in the 1950s and 60s.
When London Was Abandoned
When the Romans left Britain in the 5th century, the city of London was abandoned. It remained empty for 400 years.
The Tabbigai Cliff Dwellers
For sixty years, the Tabbigai Cliff Dwellers lived in the sandstone cliffs overlooking the ocean near Botany Bay.
The Secret Tunnels at St James Station
Never used for train services, the secret tunnels at St James station in Sydney have led a fascinating, shadowy existence.
The Real ‘Back to the Future’ House
Japanese architecture, wealthy industrialists, and Doctor Emmett Brown; the real Back to the Future house has quite a backstory.
Before the Sydney Opera House
Before the Sydney Opera House was built its location, Bennelong Point, was already an important part of the city, with a long history.
Ball’s Pyramid and the Lost Continent of Zealand
Ball’s Pyramid is a tooth shaped rock off the east coast of Australia. It is part of a submerged continent, and home to the world’s rarest insect.
Skiing on Mount Donna Buang: The Lost Resort
If you think skiing in Victoria you think: Mt Hotham, Mt Buller, Bright. But before those, Victoria’s most popular ski resort could be found on Mt Donna Buang, near Warburton.