Australia Action & adventure, Art, Bird, Historical, Modern architecture + Water sports pictures

• Australia & South Pacific
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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.

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.

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

The options are plentiful at family-friendly Cottesloe Beach, another attractive Western Australian beach which simply oozes natural beauty.

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

A rocky outcrop with a point break that’s legendary among experienced and professional surfers is also a great spot for relaxing by the seaside. 

Long stretches of pristine white sand, palm trees and bright blue waters filled with marine life have made this laid-back Western Australian pearling town famous.

Discover historic towns, vineyards, cosmopolitan culture and snowy mountains near lush national parks. Find the perfect escape in Outback, city, mountains or coast. 

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.

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

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

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.

An exciting new addition to the Perth riverfront, this precinct has everyone talking. There is already heaps to see and do and it’s not even finished yet.

Sydney has beaches by the bucket-load, must-see icons and a climate to die-for. But it also has a big brash heart that\'s certain to bowl you over.

Snap photos of the art deco pavilion and two large pools that make up one of the city’s most iconic structures.

With a mix of beaches and botanic gardens, museums, food and music festivals, it\'s easy to see why this is South Australia\'s coastal, cultural and culinary hub.

This cluster of picturesque Australian islands is famous around the world for stretches of white-sand beaches and light blue water.

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

Explore Tasmania’s complex cultural and natural history with this engaging collection of exhibits housed in beautiful waterfront buildings.

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.

Step back into the past at the oldest brewery in Australia, a striking Gothic building near Hobart, and try some of the best beers in the country.