Australia & South Pacific Autumn + Bird pictures

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Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

This stretch of coast between New South Wales’ two largest cities is a perfect getaway, with beautiful beaches, native rainforests, coastal villages and wildlife.

Go hiking, watch the daily pelican feeding, relax on white-sand beaches and head off on a fishing excursion at this coastal resort town.

Ski on a glacier, enjoy hot springs and tackle the peak where Sir Edmund Hillary trained for Everest in this spectacular part of New Zealand.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Walk beneath ancient hoop pines, navigate a maze, see the Australian cockatoos or have a picnic in the lush setting of these tropical gardens.

Miles of coastline stretch between New South Wales’ capital city and its southern border, encompassing gorgeous beaches, hinterland and countryside.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

This stretch of coast between New South Wales’ two largest cities is a perfect getaway, with beautiful beaches, native rainforests, coastal villages and wildlife.

Bring a picnic to share at Sherbrooke Forest and purchase a handful of seed to feed to the native birds that live within the tranquil eucalypt forests.

Bring a picnic to share at Sherbrooke Forest and purchase a handful of seed to feed to the native birds that live within the tranquil eucalypt forests.

Gaze in awe at towering fig trees or find tranquility amid the ferns in this heritage-listed garden, which also features a zoo that showcases native and exotic wildlife.

Hop over a chain over islands to the Southern Great Barrier Reef or find your personal paradise on a secluded beach on the shores of the Tropic of Capricorn.

Spend the day roaming this leafy bushland zoo to hand feed kangaroos, spy Tasmanian devils and see a huge range of reptiles from Australia and beyond.

Find some of the island’s unique flora and fauna as you trek through the trails and climb to mountaintops in this park. Relax with a family barbecue amid the woodlands.

Rise early and have breakfast with the koalas in this compact Australian wildlife park in the stunning Whitsunday Island region of Queensland.

Miles of magnificent waterways are the main draw for this town on the Great Sandy Strait, where you can find adventures on the water and try fresh seafood.

Victoria’s expansive eastern region is renowned for its diverse geography and natural beauty, as well as its enchanting towns and award-winning local produce.

Get up close and personal with Australia’s iconic wildlife and learn how rare native species are protected in of one of the country’s most famous wildlife parks.

Enjoy the relaxed lifestyle on this island in the South Pacific and discover stunning coastal views, fresh seafood and a warm community with an intriguing history.