Australia & South Pacific Lighthouse + Waterfall pictures

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With its beautiful beaches, striking harbours and vast swathes of desert, Australia’s most remote state capital is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the climate.

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

A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.

Enjoy the beautiful waters, the stunning wildlife and the rich heritage of this fascinating island just off the coast of Perth.

Take a trip through Tasmania’s colonial heritage on a tour of the state’s agricultural heart, comprised of pretty towns and rolling pastures.

Take a trip through Tasmania’s colonial heritage on a tour of the state’s agricultural heart, comprised of pretty towns and rolling pastures.

Visit this idyllic Polynesian getaway to experience secluded beaches, lush tropical rainforest, rolling surf breaks, great fishing and a laid-back island lifestyle.

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 this idyllic Polynesian getaway to experience secluded beaches, lush tropical rainforest, rolling surf breaks, great fishing and a laid-back island lifestyle.

As the main island of French Polynesia, Tahiti is famous for its stunning beauty, with mountains, jungles and reefs, and a lively but chic island culture.

Explore rocky headlands, lagoons and sandy bush tracks in a four-wheel drive, snorkel through shipwrecks, and discover old forts and ancient remnants of Aboriginal culture.

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.