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See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

A captivating museum in the heart of Auckland Domain park, where you can explore the rich heritage of New Zealand and traditional Maori culture.

Pristine white-sand shores, calm waters and lush forest alongside cosmopolitan shopping and dining await in this fashionable beachside town.

Open-air bars and cafés meet golden sands at this laid-back beach just a short distance from the stunning Noosa National Park. 

Unwind in this beautiful headland park, sit under swaying palm trees, admire the views of the Coral Sea or visit the Sunday Markets.

Enjoy the creative soul of the Sunshine Coast, where antique stores, craft workshops and pottery studios are near to rainforest walks and scenic outlooks.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

Learn about Antarctic explorers, conduct your own research and see a squid in an elevator shaft at this natural history museum.

See what life was like for Australians in colonial times at this historic mansion-turned-museum.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

Visit one of Australia’s most important collections of indigenous art at this cultural institution.

A captivating museum in the heart of Auckland Domain park, where you can explore the rich heritage of New Zealand and traditional Maori culture.

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

Discover the icons of Australian motoring at this museum, research facility and collection of vintage cars and futuristic vehicles in the Adelaide Hills. 

Learn about Antarctic explorers, conduct your own research and see a squid in an elevator shaft at this natural history museum.

Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.

Hobart’s remarkable Museum of Old and New Art has a surprising mix of thought-provoking installation art, modern paintings, sculptures and ancient artefacts. 

Rolling down a grassy hill inside a giant inflatable ball is one of the most unusual and most entertaining ways to pass your time in Rotorua.

Learn the stories of convicts as you walk through preserved colonial gaol cells and experience the region’s pristine wilderness on bushwalks and island cruises.