Australia & South Pacific Castles & palaces + Flowers pictures

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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.

One of French Polynesia’s best-known islands is beautiful to the eye: mountains, jungles and coral reefs surround the cosmopolitan city at its heart.

Nestled beneath a mountainous national park on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka, this resort town offers skiing in winter, water sports in summer and stunning scenery all year.

See rare and ancient plants, edible landscapes and exotic specimens at one of Australia\'s oldest public gardens.

Plan a family vacation, honeymoon or destination wedding at this exquisite private island resort off the coast of Espiritu Santo.

Set your watch to island time in French Polynesia’s most populated archipelago, where emerald mountains tumble down to palm-fringed beaches and pristine lagoons.

Wander the halls of this monument to learn about the battles fought by Australians, see military hardware and admire artworks.

Divine aromas, delightful tastes and a sea of color stir the senses in this traditional marketplace full of exotic fruit, tropical fish and handmade artifacts.

Victor Harbor is a town perched on the edge of dizzying sea cliffs on the south coast of the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Discover 25 hectares of horticultural heaven, brimming with native plants, fragrant flowers and rare trees.

Surround yourself with greenery in one of Mount Gambier’s most attractive sunken gardens, where you can visit at any time of day for an atmospheric experience.

With bustling markets, long beaches and amazing wildlife, this tropical island has appeal for all tastes. 

See how roses are tested for Australia’s climate while you return to nature in these historic gardens.

Set your watch to island time in French Polynesia’s most populated archipelago, where emerald mountains tumble down to palm-fringed beaches and pristine lagoons.

Experience traditional Māori culture amid magnificent North Island scenery in this city known for its redwood forests, expansive lakes and delightful geothermal spas.

The name Coral Coast sums up this beautiful stretch of coastline. Don a face mask, grab a snorkel, step off the beach and drift across a coral paradise.

World-class shopping at over 700 stores, farm animals and even a few ghosts make this much more than a typical shopping mall.

Auckland’s city center feels like another world when compared to this scenic waterfront suburb, filled with great restaurants, art galleries and fine beaches.

Have an up-close experience with macaws and Australian parrots in this aviary and garden surrounded by rainforest, which overlooks the Glass House Mountains.

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

Just minutes from the island’s main urban hub, this haven of clear pools and waterfalls hidden within the jungle makes a perfect daytrip.

A fascinating eco-attraction that takes you back in history to explore prehistoric New Zealand.