Australia & South Pacific Beach, Castles & palaces, Gardens & parks + Landscape pictures

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For a break in the sun, head to this expansive city: the perfect combination of beaches, theme parks, nightlife, rain forests and mountains.

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

This gorgeous region encompasses the soaring Southern Alps and New Zealand’s highest peak, picturesque bays, sweeping coastlines, glacial lakes and fertile green plains.

Where the Tweed River meets the Coral Sea sits an elevated headland that marks the border between the states of Queensland and New South Wales.

Take in awe-inspiring views of rugged mountains by day and dazzling stars by night at the township on the edge of this magnificent glacial lake.

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.

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.

Visit the sunny “land down under.” Surf, explore rainforests, dive in underwater wonderlands and see kangaroos, koalas and emus. 

This alpine resort town in New Zealand’s South Island is an adventure-lover\'s paradise and the birthplace of bungee jumping and jet boating.

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.

With heritage architecture, buzzing nightlife and a pristine coastline, New Zealand’s “Edinburgh of the South” is a seaside city for all seasons.

Pristine beaches and reefs fringe the beautiful nature sanctuary on this private island, making it the ideal setting for snorkeling, kayaking and hiking adventures.

Stroll along this famous beach on Whitsunday Island to experience its dazzling white sands and gently lapping waters in different hues of blue and green.

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Pristine beaches and reefs fringe the beautiful nature sanctuary on this private island, making it the ideal setting for snorkeling, kayaking and hiking adventures.

Australia’s capital of style artfully blends the elegance and grace of yesteryear with the bold new world of modern design and culture.

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

This alpine resort town in New Zealand’s South Island is an adventure-lover\'s paradise and the birthplace of bungee jumping and jet boating.

Visit one of Australia’s most popular vacation spots and dive in the waves, spot humpback whales, go shopping or enjoy the fun family attractions and nightlife.

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.