Tjoritja / West MacDonnell National Park stretches 161 km west of Alice Springs and 1,234 km south of Darwin. The park stretches along the MacDonnell Ranges, west of Alice Springs. Explore and enjoy the scenic beauty and history of the area by hiking, swimming in the lakes, or pitching a tent for a longer stay.
The Tiwi Islands are part of the Northern Territory, Australia, 80 km (50 mi) to the north of Darwin adjoining the Timor Sea. They comprise Melville Island, Bathurst Island, and nine smaller uninhabited islands, with a combined area of 8,320 square kilometres (3,212 sq mi). The islands' population was 2,348 at the 2021 census.
Located 240 kilometres east of Darwin in Australia’s tropical north, Kakadu is one of the largest national parks in Australia. Kakadu covers almost 20,000 square kilometres and is a place of enormous ecological and biological diversity. Kakadu is also gazetted as a locality, covering the same area as the national park, with 313 people recorded living there in the 2016 Australian census.
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, formerly known as Ayers Rock-Mount Olga National Park, is a UNESCO World Heritage-listed national park located in the Red Centre of Australia's Northern Territory. It covers an area of approximately 1,325 square kilometers (512 square miles) of desert landscape.
Flinders Island, the largest island in the Furneaux Group, is a 1,367-square-kilometre (528 sq mi) island in the Bass Strait, northeast of the island of Tasmania. It’s as spectacularly wild and rugged as the people are warm and welcoming, and like its location, the experience is truly unique. It is 54 kilometres (34 mi) from Cape Portland.
Formed over 1500 million years ago, the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles defy gravity. In the Karlu Karlu/Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, these boulders have seemingly dropped from the sky. The marbles balance precariously atop each other in mind bending formations. The granite boulders glow a stunning red in the early morning and as the sun sets each day.
King Island is an island in Bass Strait, belonging to the Australian state of Tasmania. It is the largest of four islands known as the New Year Group and the second-largest island in Bass Strait (after Flinders Island). The island's population at the 2021 census was 1,617 people, up from 1,585 in 2016. The local government area of the island is the King Island Council.
The Port Campbell National Park is a national park in the south-western district of Victoria, Australia. It is world famous for its extraordinary collection of wave-sculpted rock formations and the Twelve Apostles.
Stewart Island is New Zealand's third-largest island, located 30 kilometres (16 nautical miles) south of the South Island, across the Foveaux Strait. Over 85% of the island is National Park, and most people come here for the hiking and birdwatching.
Flinders Chase National Park is a protected area in the Australian state of South Australia. It is a sanctuary for endangered species and home to a few geological phenomena. The park is essential for any Kangaroo Island adventure. This expansive wilderness features iconic Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch and a long-nosed fur seal colony.
Esperance is a town in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia, on the Southern Ocean coastline approximately 720 kilometres (450 mi) east-southeast of the state capital, Perth and 391 kilometres (243 mi) south of Kalgoorlie. The urban population of Esperance was 13,883 in 2021, up from 12,003 at June 2018. Its major industries are tourism, agriculture, and fishing.
Karijini National Park is an Australian national park centred in the Hamersley Ranges of the Pilbara region in the northwestern section of Western Australia. Karijini National Park is an iconic, unspoiled nature-based destination. Filled with unique and diverse landscapes, a visit here is an unforgettable outback experience.
Port Hedland is the second largest town in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, with an urban population of 15,298 as of the 2021 census, including the satellite town of South Hedland, 18 kilometres (11 mi) away. It is also the site of the highest tonnage port in Australia.
The Queen Victoria Building is a heritage-listed late-19th-century building located in the Sydney central business district, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is a five level shopping centre occupying an entire block of George Street in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
A little more chilled than its neighbour Bondi, Coogee is just as stunning, with crystal-clear waters, an expanse of white sand beach, historic ocean baths and generous green parks ideal for picnics. You’ll find a laid-back beach vibe, vibrant dining and bar scene, and plenty of adventure, from coastal walks to snorkelling and diving in an aquatic sanctuary.
Chinatown Sydneyis an urban enclave situated in the southern part of the Sydney central business district, in New South Wales, Australia. It comprises the majority of the Haymarket suburb, between Central station and Darling Harbour. It is part of the local government area of the City of Sydney, and is Australia's largest Chinatown.
Berry Springs Nature Reserve, Berry Springs NT 0837, Australia
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Berry Springs is one of the most beautiful parks to cool off and relax in close to Darwin. Berry Springs is the Northern Gateway to the spectacular waterfalls of Litchfield National Park. It has great shaded picnic and barbeque areas close to clear swimming pools surrounded by trees and aquatic life. Native flowers in the park bloom from March to April.
BridgeClimb Sydney is an Australian tourist attraction located in Sydney, New South Wales. It is an iconic Australian experience that takes you on a journey to the top of the nation’s most famous and celebrated structure, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. With every day on the Bridge unique, and each Climb a new exhilarating adventure, everyone will take something different from this unforgettable experience.
Cape Byron Lighthouse is an active heritage-listed lighthouse and now interpretative centre, interpretative space, maritime museum, administration office, retail building, accommodation, tourist attraction and visitor attraction located at Cape Byron on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, Australia.
Darling Harbour is a popular tourist destination located in Sydney, Australia. It is a vibrant waterfront precinct that offers a variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping options for visitors.
Palikir is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly under 5,000 residents, it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality, which had a population of 6,647 as of 2010, out of the nation's total population of 106,487. It is situated on the northwest side of Pohnpei island, a high volcanic island surrounded by a fringing coral reef.
Barangaroo is an area of central Sydney, Australia. It is at the north-western edge of the Sydney central business district and the southern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Barangaroo Reserve is 6 hectares of beautiful, public park on the waterfront. Its undulating coastline and generously planted landscape provides plenty of private, shaded spots and idyllic coves, most of which have views over the harbour.
Fort Denison is a historic island located in the middle of Sydney Harbour, Australia with a restaurant and city views. It is also known as Pinchgut Island because of its former use as a prison. The island was originally named "Rock Island" by Captain John Hunter in 1790, and it was used as a fishing spot by the local Aboriginal people.
550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia
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Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park is a 25-acre (10 ha) wildlife park within the Pearcedale Conservation Park located at Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula near Melbourne, Australia. Explore the enchanting bushland while engaging with over 70 captivating Australian species, including endangered animals.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is a heritage-listed zoological garden in Queensland, Australia. It was built in 1947 onwards. With more than 1,000 animals that call Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary home, daily shows, keeper talks and educational events, there is always something exciting happening!
Southwest National Park is Tasmania’s largest national park covering almost 10% of the state and is the heart of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It’s a place of jagged mountain ranges, buttongrass moorlands and primeval rainforest that’s skimmed by roads but is predominantly remote and wild in nature.
Titikaveka Beach, located on the southern coast of Rarotonga, the largest island in the Cook Islands, is renowned for its pristine beauty and tranquil atmosphere. It is a dream destination for beach lovers, snorkelers, and those seeking a serene tropical escape.
The 607-island nation that is the Federated States of Micronesia is one of the most remote and beautiful places on earth. Friendly and peaceful, it encompasses nearly a million square miles of ocean north of the equator that is home to a cultural and biological diversity that is unrivaled anywhere.
Tamana is a small coral atoll located in the central Pacific Ocean, part of the island nation of Kiribati. The atoll is situated in the Gilbert Islands group, which is one of three island groups that make up the Republic of Kiribati.
Abemama is an island located in the central part of the Pacific Ocean, part of the Republic of Kiribati. The island is situated in the southern part of the Gilbert Islands group, which is part of the larger island nation of Kiribati.
Kili Island is a small, 81 hectares (0.93 square kilometers or 0.36 sq mi) coral atoll located in the Marshall Islands, which is a country in the central Pacific Ocean. Kili is situated in the northern part of the Marshall Islands, and is part of the Ralik Chain of islands.
Mount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea, standing at an elevation of 4,509 meters (14,793 feet) above sea level. It is located in the Bismarck Range in the central highlands of the country, and is part of the larger Bismarck-Mandated Territory of New Guinea.
Tavurvur is a stratovolcano located near the town of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the country, and has erupted multiple times in the past century, with the most recent eruptions occurring in 2014 and 2015.
Kimbe Bay is a large, sheltered bay located in West New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea. It is known for its incredible marine biodiversity and is a popular destination for diving and snorkeling enthusiasts.
To Sua Ocean Trench is a natural swimming hole located in Lotofaga village, on the south coast of Upolu island in Samoa. The name "To Sua" means "big hole" in Samoan, and it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Samoa.
Kennedy Island, also known as Plum Pudding Island, is a small uninhabited island in the Solomon Islands, located in the Western Province. The island gained its name after John F. Kennedy, who during World War II was marooned on the island along with his crew after their boat was sunk by a Japanese destroyer.
Mount Veve is an extinct volcano on the island of Kolombangara, in the Solomon Islands. Mount Veve stands at an elevation of 1,768 metres (5,801 ft) and is one of the highest peaks on the island. Kolombangara is part of the New Georgia Islands and is located in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands.
Tavanipupu is a privately owned island in the Solomon Islands, located in the eastern part of the country, near the province of Guadalcanal. The island is known for its luxury resort, which offers accommodation in traditional bungalows or overwater villas, along with a range of activities such as snorkeling, diving, kayaking, fishing, and hiking.
Niulakita is a small island in the Tuvalu archipelago, located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is the southernmost island in Tuvalu and is home to a small population of around 50 people.
Mount Yasur is an active volcano located on the southeastern coast of Tanna Island in Vanuatu, a small island nation in the South Pacific. It is considered one of the world's most accessible and active volcanoes, with frequent eruptions that make it a popular tourist destination.
Champagne Beach is a beautiful white sand beach located on the northeast coast of Espiritu Santo, the largest island of Vanuatu. The beach is renowned for its crystal-clear waters, pristine white sand, and the "champagne" effect created by the bubbles of the ocean as they break on the shore.
Arthur's Pass National Park is located in the South Island of New Zealand and covers 1,185 km2 of mostly mountainous terrain. The park includes many peaks over 2000 metres - the highest is Mount Murchison at 2,400 metres. All the main valleys of the park are deep and steep sided, with the U-shaped profile typical of glacial action. Above the sub-alpine shrublands, there are enchanting alpine fields with wild flowers.
The Gordon Dam, also known as the Gordon River Dam, is a major gated double curvature concrete arch dam with a controlled spillway across the Gordon River, located in Southwest National Park, Tasmania, Australia. The impounded reservoir is called Lake Gordon. This impressive feat of engineering was completed back in 1974 and is the tallest dam in Tasmania.
The Perth Zoo is a 41-acre zoo that opened in 1898 in South Perth, Western Australia. As of January 2011, it is home to 1258 animals of 164 species and includes an extensive botanical collection.
Shaped like a lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in New Zealand. Lake Wakatipu fills a deep valley carved into the mountains by ancient glaciers. Views from Fernhill of an impressive trio - Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables. In Queenstown, there's always a new vista around the corner.
Hobart is the capital and largest city of Tasmania. It is also the most populous city in the state. At the 2016 census, there were 222,356 people in the Greater Hobart area making it the second least populated capital city in Australia. The City of Hobart local government area had a population of 50,439.
Oceaniais a geographical region including Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Spanning the Eastern and Western hemispheres, at the centre of the water hemisphere, Oceania is estimated to have a land area of about 9,000,000 square kilometres (3,500,000 sq mi) and a population of around 46.3 million as of 2024. Oceania is the smallest continent in land area and the second-least populated after Antarctica.
Lake Taupo is a large crater lake in New Zealand's North Island, located in the caldera of Taupō Volcano. The beautiful Lake Taupō is about the size of Singapore. It is more of an inland sea really. Taupō is a great lake for water-skiing, sailing and kayaking. The Māori rock carvings at Mine Bay, which can only be seen from the water, make for a great boat trip or kayaking excursion.
Alofi is the capital of the island nation of Niue. With a population of 610 in 2022, Alofi is the second-smallest national capital by population (after Ngerulmud, capital of Palau). It consists of two villages: Alofi North and Alofi South. They collectively serve as the capital, but of the two, Alofi South hosts more government buildings, as many were moved to the southern part after Cyclone Heta.
