Australia & South Pacific Animal, Gardens & Parks, Historic Buildings, Historical, Island & Reefs + Modern Architecture Pictures

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Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Swim in water as clear as glass, spot multi-coloured marine life and relax on white sand at a beautiful bay on the Isle of Pines’ southwest coast.

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

Hemmed on three sides by the lazy Brisbane River, New Farm has a cosy village feel and gorgeous water views.

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.

Stop off at this charming church to enjoy stunning mountain views, appreciate some fine stone carving and learn its fascinating history. 

Set your watch to island time in French Polynesia’s most populated archipelago, where emerald mountains tumble down to palm-fringed beaches and pristine lagoons.

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

Discover the wilderness landscapes and crystal clear waters of the northwestern region of Western Australia. 

Family-friendly and easily accessible, this Rotorua park is home to a collection of geothermic vents and a weekly flea market.

Blessed with more than 100 beaches and buzzing with youthful vitality, when it comes to the good life it’s hard to beat the Harbour City.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Explore the stretch of beach where the Kimberley region meets the Indian Ocean and watch a dazzling sunset over the gentle waves.

At the heart of the traditional Māori village of Ohinemutu you’ll discover a small wooden church adorned with intricate carvings.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Family-friendly and easily accessible, this Rotorua park is home to a collection of geothermic vents and a weekly flea market.