Best architecture destinations in Oceania

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Australia's most iconic piece of modern architecture remains the region's defining landmark, while New Zealand's Māori-influenced contemporary buildings offer a distinct architectural identity shaped by indigenous design principles rather than imported European styles.

The destinations on this list range from iconic twentieth-century landmarks with international architectural significance to buildings incorporating indigenous design traditions in a way found nowhere else in the world. Both reflect a relatively young but increasingly distinct architectural identity.

Booking a guided architectural tour tends to add real context beyond simply viewing the exterior. Evening visits often reveal the building at its best. Photographs taken from across the harbour often capture the building's scale better than close-up shots. Most tours run daily throughout the year. Most visits pair well with a harbour walk.