Australia & South Pacific Downtown, Lighthouse + 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

At the northern tip of the Catlins, this sleepy coastal town is surrounded by bushland, walking tracks and classic surf breaks.

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.

Take in stunning views of the Indian Ocean and spot dolphins and migrating whales from the upper balcony of this working lighthouse.

Take in exceptional views of the Indian Ocean and coastal forest areas on a self-guided tour of one of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouses.

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.

Sitting high above the water’s edge, this historic lighthouse has been a fixture of the Catlins for more than a century.

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.

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

Take a detour off the coastal highway near New Plymouth, enjoy the spectacular scenery and explore a beacon of light that has been shining since the late 1800s.

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.

Take in exceptional views of the Indian Ocean and coastal forest areas on a self-guided tour of one of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouses.

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

Mountains, rivers, valleys and beaches are in abundance in this diverse region, which has been shaped by its gold mining and European settler history.

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.

Take in exceptional views of the Indian Ocean and coastal forest areas on a self-guided tour of one of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouses.

Take in exceptional views of the Indian Ocean and coastal forest areas on a self-guided tour of one of Australia’s tallest mainland lighthouses.