Australia & South Pacific Castles & palaces + Lighthouse 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.

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.

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

Discover broad beaches hemmed by jaw-dropping cliffs, charming fishing villages alongside rolling vineyards and a remarkable cave network on this stretch of coast.

With wildlife and a rich and diverse natural environment, this small South Australian town is a great place for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge. 

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

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge. 

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

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge. 

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

Discover broad beaches hemmed by jaw-dropping cliffs, charming fishing villages alongside rolling vineyards and a remarkable cave network on this stretch of coast.

A sub-tropical paradise with pristine beaches, verdant forests and plenty of culture, New Zealand’s North Island is a delightful all-round travel destination.

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge. 

Swim with dolphins, sail around the bay and visit a sculpture and mosaic garden in this charming French and British colonial town in a volcanic setting.

Discover broad beaches hemmed by jaw-dropping cliffs, charming fishing villages alongside rolling vineyards and a remarkable cave network on this stretch of coast.

Take a tour or drive all the way to the remote northwestern tip of the Aupōuri Peninsula, a spiritual place for Māori, to see two seas collide.

Encounter the largest living structure on the planet, see crocodiles, swim in waterfalls and hike through pristine rainforest in Australia’s Tropical North Queensland.  

Visit this stunning lighthouse at New Zealand’s northern tip and watch the churning currents where two oceans merge.