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Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

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.

Known as a playground for the rich and famous, this beautiful island in French Polynesia offers white sandy beaches, lush tropical valleys and crystal-clear water.

Explore the stretch of beach where the Kimberley region meets the Indian Ocean and watch a dazzling sunset over the gentle waves.

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.

Discover the wilderness landscapes and crystal clear waters of the northwestern region of Western Australia. 

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

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

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

New Zealand’s capital city relishes the good life with its natural beauty, arts, culture and thriving movie industry.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

The cultural hub of the Sapphire Coast has art galleries to explore as well as annual festivals celebrating jazz, orchids and the scrumptious local food.

Wombats, wallabies and echidnas abound in this pristine island wilderness. Its beaches are long and secluded, its waters azure and its history fascinating.

Visit the Tuamotu archipelago to explore one of the world’s largest atolls and experience spectacular dives, shop for black pearls, taste local wine and relax. 

Rent an SUV and set up camp on a near-deserted beach, walk coastal tracks to spot large marine creatures and explore World War II and Aboriginal relics.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.

Watch seals play with their trainers, sharks swim above your head and dolphins jump out of the water at this award-winning marine park.

Wander through the same rain forests as Sumatran tigers and watch giant pandas play at this award-winning zoo.

Step back in time into the ancient rainforest of North Queensland, pole feed a crocodile and be dazzled by tropical wildlife at this animal sanctuary.

Spend some quality time with big cats, giraffes, red pandas and white-cheeked gibbons at New Zealand’s oldest zoo.