Australia & South Pacific Religious pictures

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Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.

With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Blessed with more than 100 beaches and buzzing with youthful vitality, when it comes to the good life it’s hard to beat the Harbour City.

The Garden City delights visitors with native parklands, Māori culture and adrenaline-charged adventures through the countryside.

This photogenic monument, which sits atop a grassy hill, is a reminder of the sacrifice of Australian men and women in war. 

This photogenic monument, which sits atop a grassy hill, is a reminder of the sacrifice of Australian men and women in war. 

This charming country town is full of heritage buildings and restaurants, and surrounded by wineries, farms and national parks.

Admire the Gothic façade, inspect the elegant war memorial and bring your kids to the fun events in Newcastle’s cathedral.

With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines. 

With a name that translates to “Paradise of the South” in Chinese, this Buddhist temple complex is a modern architectural treasure with cultural exhibitions, a lodge and workshops.

Murals, religious artifacts, stained-glass windows and special exhibits chronicle Wellington’s past and the historic bond between this city and American Marines.