Australia & South Pacific Central, Gardens & parks + Museum pictures

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Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

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

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Find your way out of a large hedge maze, amble through attractive botanical gardens and play games at this family-friendly outdoor attraction.

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features.

Browse millions of immigration records, photographs and old government files at Australia’s national repository of historical documents. 

Find your way out of a large hedge maze, amble through attractive botanical gardens and play games at this family-friendly outdoor attraction.

Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.

Visit Parliament House, cruise Lake Burley Griffin, hike the Australian Alps and explore Canberra’s national museums, war memorials and galleries.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Stroll through this inner-city oasis with lake, subtropical flowers, native plants, public art and water features.

New Zealand’s capital city relishes the good life with its natural beauty, arts, culture and thriving movie industry.

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Find your way out of a large hedge maze, amble through attractive botanical gardens and play games at this family-friendly outdoor attraction.

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.

The Australian Tourism Board were right to choose this cluster of tropical islands as the face of Australian tourism, as they are as idyllic as they come.

Climb to the top of this beloved landmark for unbeatable views of Canberra’s cityscape, plentiful parks, Lake Burley Griffin and the green hinterland beyond.  

Taste a variety of olives and olive-based products, including oils, tapenades, dressings and condiments, at this shop and olive grove.

Explore the vast collection of Aboriginal art and artifacts, learn about the country’s colonial past, and see maps, vehicles, weapons and jewelry. 

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Find your way out of a large hedge maze, amble through attractive botanical gardens and play games at this family-friendly outdoor attraction.

The Australian Tourism Board were right to choose this cluster of tropical islands as the face of Australian tourism, as they are as idyllic as they come.