Australia & South Pacific Action & adventure, Bird, Central, Gardens & parks, Historical, Island & reefs, People + Sunset & sunrise pictures

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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.

Enjoy one of Brisbane’s best spots for sunset drinks with panoramic views over the glinting city skyscrapers, the winding river and the City Botanic Gardens.

Located in between the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, this palm tree-lined beach is an idyllic spot to take it easy or begin an adventure.

Encounter the largest living structure on the planet, see crocodiles, swim in waterfalls and hike through pristine rainforest in Australia’s Tropical North Queensland.  

A paradise for adventurers on New Zealand’s South Island, with bungee jumping, jet boating and so more much on offer.

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

Larger, less populated and harder to reach than the northern “Main Island,” this area features New Zealand’s longest glacier, its highest mountain and much more.

This lively riverside neighbourhood is one of central Melbourne’s most exciting cultural districts. Walk the promenade, visit an art gallery and sit back with a glass of wine.

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.

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.

Visit this picturesque waterfront park to enjoy the scenery of swaying palm trees and the Coral Sea. On Sundays, shop and mingle with locals at the markets. 

There’s no doubt about it: Australia is a diverse place, with beautiful beaches, unusual animals, more than 60 wine regions and fascinating cities. You can surf, admire city skylines, explore rainforests and dive in underwater wonderlands all on the same continent—all you have to do is decide where to go.

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

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.

A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city\'s wide-angle drama.

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

A colossus of engineering, the Harbour Bridge brings the pieces of Sydney together, and offers you a different perspective on the city\'s wide-angle drama.