Australia & South Pacific Attraction pictures

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The central part of Tasmania excites with scenic wonders, traditional industries and its history as a place where convicts were exiled to in the 19th century.

Cosy bars and restaurants, artists’ workshops and boutique shops lie behind heritage façades in this regional city and living museum of gold rush-era architecture.

Just behind Melbourne’s iconic St. Kilda Beach, this historic suburb is famous for its art scene, live music venues, mouth-watering cakes and the wild rides of Luna Park.

This scenic South Australian valley is a haven for the gourmet traveller and features famous wineries and fine dining in a picturesque country setting.

Cosy bars and restaurants, artists’ workshops and boutique shops lie behind heritage façades in this regional city and living museum of gold rush-era architecture.

The Australian Tourism Board were right to choose this cluster of tropical islands as the face of Australian tourism, as they are as idyllic as they come.