Australia & South Pacific Art, Gardens & Parks + Lighthouse Pictures

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Unwind in Australia’s most remote state capital, set in a lush valley along a picturesque river and surrounded by great beaches, historic harbors and vast deserts.

Nestled between the ocean and the Adelaide Hills, the South Australian capital is a hive of creativity, historical wonder and culinary delights.

Explore the magnificent Southbank riverfront, experience the city’s cultural charms in the arts precinct and see a glimpse of colonial history in central Melbourne.

Admire this red-and-white striped navigational icon and marvel at its dramatic location on limestone cliffs ravaged by pounding ocean waves.

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.

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

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Known for its green spaces, New Zealand’s “Garden City” also offers plenty of restaurants, bars, boutiques and outdoor adventure sports.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

With miles of open lawns and vibrant flower beds, this serene area of parkland ensures Christchurch’s reputation as a garden city.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.

Trek along a walking trail to reach this historic lighthouse, which promises exceptional coastal views and opportunities to spot native flora and wildlife.

Relax in the sun and see a diverse range of native and exotic plant life at one of the country’s premier botanical gardens.