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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.

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.

Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.

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.

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

The gateway to Tasmania’s Wilderness World Heritage Area, Western Tasmania is a land of wild rivers, rugged mountains and engaging history.

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

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.

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

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.

One of the largest lakes on the North Island, this location offers an abundance of exciting activities as well as a fascinating geological and cultural history.

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