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Perth Zoo Australia » Perth Place » Amusement 20 Labouchere Rd, South Perth WA 6151, Australia 585 views 💖 4 |
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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. | |
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Lake Wakatipu New Zealand » South Island Place » Outdoors New Zealand 12 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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Hobart Australia » Hobart Place » City Australia 198 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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Oceania Oceania » OC Place » City Region 13 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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Lake Taupo New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors New Zealand 32 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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Alofi Niue » Alofi Place » City Niue 23 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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New Zealand New Zealand » NZL Place » City New Zealand 569 views 💖 3 |
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New Zealand is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It is made up of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island, as well as numerous smaller islands. It had a population of 5.133 million in 2022. Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. | |
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Huka Falls New Zealand » North Island Place » Outdoors Wairakei, Taupo 3384, New Zealand 488 views 💖 8 |
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At the Huka Falls, the Waikato River which is normally 100m wide, is squeezed through a 20 metre wide gorge and over a 20m drop. Every second up to 220,000 litres of water gushes through the gorge and shoots out over 8 metres beyond to create a beautful blue/green pool. The Huka Falls are the largest falls on the Waikato River. | |
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Bennetts Bluff Viewpoint New Zealand » South Island Place » Outdoors Mount Creighton 9371, New Zealand 69 views 💖 1 |
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The Bennetts Bluff Viewpoint Walking Track is a scenic trail located in the Fiordland National Park on the South Island of New Zealand, between Queenstown and Glenorchy. This track offers stunning views of Milford Sound, one of New Zealand's most iconic natural attractions. | |
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Japanese Garden of Contemplation New Zealand » Hamilton Place » Outdoors Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton East, Hamilton 3216, New Zealand 33 views 💖 1 |
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Japanese Garden of Contemplation follows ancient Japanese rules of design to evoke contemplation and aid meditation, which was the path to finding one’s true self in Zen Buddhism. The carefully placed rocks and minimal vegetation of the Scroll Garden evoke a vast landscape of oceans, mountains, and forests. This is a garden that inspires quiet self-reflection and contemplation without distraction. | |
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Hamilton New Zealand Temple New Zealand » Hamilton Place » Temple 509 Tuhikaramea Road, Temple View, Hamilton 3218, New Zealand 49 views 💖 1 |
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The Hamilton New Zealand Temple, located in Hamilton, is a significant religious site for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was dedicated on April 20, 1958, making it the first temple in the Southern Hemisphere and the 11th operating temple of the LDS Church. | |
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National Railway Museum Australia » Adelaide Place » Museum 76 Lipson St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia 44 views 💖 1 |
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The National Railway Museum, Port Adelaide, South Australia is the largest under-cover railway museum in Australia. More than 100 major exhibits, mainly from the South Australian Railways (SAR) and Commonwealth Railways and their successor, Australian National, are displayed at its 3.5-hectare (8.6-acre) site. | |
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South Australian Aviation Museum Australia » Adelaide Place » Museum 16 Bedford St, Port Adelaide SA 5015, Australia 44 views 💖 1 |
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The South Australian Aviation Museum, located in Port Adelaide, South Australia, is an aviation museum which displays aircraft, aircraft engines, and rockets of relevance to South Australia, and the history of aviation and the aerospace industry in Australia. | |
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Adelaide Botanic Garden Australia » Adelaide Place » Outdoors North Terrace, Adelaide 5000, Australia 432 views 💖 2 |
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Adelaide Botanic Garden is a public garden located in Adelaide, South Australia. It covers an area of 51 hectares and is home to a diverse collection of plants from Australia and around the world. The garden was established in 1855 and has since become a popular tourist attraction and a hub for botanical research and education. | |
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Parliament House Australia » Canberra Place » Historical Place Parliament Dr, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia 50 views 💖 1 |
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Parliament House is the meeting place of the Parliament of Australia, the legislative body of Australia's federal system of government. The building also houses the core of the executive, containing the Cabinet room and offices of the Prime Minister and other federal ministers. | |
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Franklin Gordon Wild Rivers Australia » TAS Place » Outdoors Southwest TAS 7116, Australia 42 views 💖 1 |
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Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers is a national park in Tasmania, 117 km west of Hobart. It is named after the two main river systems lying within the bounds of the park - the Franklin River and the Gordon River. The park encompasses a swathe of peaks, including the King William Range and, most notably, the commanding quartzite summit of Frenchmans Cap. | |
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Cook Islands Cook Islands » COK Place » City Cook Islands 104 views 💖 1 |
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The Cook Islands is a group of 15 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. The islands are situated in the central South Pacific, between New Zealand and Hawaii. The islands are divided into two main groups: the Northern Cook Islands and the Southern Cook Islands. The largest and most populous island is Rarotonga, which is also the capital of the Cook Islands. | |
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Titikaveka Beach Cook Islands » COK Place » Outdoors Ara Tapu, Takitumu District, Cook Islands 57 views 💖 1 |
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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. | |
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Maritime Museum of Townsville Australia » Townsville Place » Museum 42/68 Palmer St, South Townsville QLD 4810, Australia 47 views 💖 1 |
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The Maritime Museum of Townsville is located in South Townsville, Queensland, Australia, and is dedicated to showcasing the rich maritime history of the region. It features exhibits that reflect the maritime culture of North Queensland, including shipwrecks, naval history, and the port's development. | |
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Mount Cook New Zealand » South Island Place » Outdoors New Zealand 40 views 💖 1 |
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Mount Cook, also known by its Māori name Aoraki, is the tallest mountain in New Zealand, standing at 3,724 meters (12,218 feet). It is located in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, part of the Southern Alps on the South Island. This iconic peak holds significant cultural and historical importance and is a favorite destination for adventurers and nature lovers. | |