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Best photography destinations in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
The Opera House opened on 20 October 1973 and was designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon. Its roofs carry about 1,056,006 tiles in glossy white and matte cream. UNESCO listed it as a World Heritage Site in 2007. The building fills the whole of Bennelong Point near the Harbour Bridge.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on the golden sands of Bondi Beach
  • 🎭 Admire the Sydney Opera House from Circular Quay
  • 🌉 Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for panoramic views
Milford Sound
Breathtaking fiord of towering peaks
Rudyard Kipling called it the eighth Wonder of the World. Mitre Peak rises 1,692 metres above the water. Rain averages about 6,412 millimetres a year and creates many temporary waterfalls. Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls flow permanently. The Underwater Observatory in Harrison's Cove shows marine life at 10 metres depth.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike part of the renowned Milford Track for epic views
  • 🛶 Kayak alongside seals and dolphins in tranquil fjord waters
  • ⛴️ Cruise Milford Sound to see towering cliffs and waterfalls
Bora Bora
Turquoise Lagoons, Overwater Dreams
8.4
Mount Otemanu rises 727 metres from the centre of the island. A necklace shaped barrier reef surrounds the lagoon and has one opening, the Teavanui Passage. The lagoon shifts from dark indigo in deep water to pastel blues and greens in the shallows. Many resorts stand on the small coral islets called motu.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Take a private boat tour around Mount Otemanu
  • 🏝️ Stay overnight in a classic overwater bungalow
  • 🐠 Snorkel crystal-clear lagoon with rays and tropical fish
Lake Tekapo
The Glacial Gem of the South Island
8.6
Glacial silt in Southern Alps meltwater gives the lake its turquoise colour. The Church of the Good Shepherd was built in 1935 and was the first church in the Mackenzie Basin. The Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve was designated in 2012 and covers 4,367 square kilometres.
Highlights:
  • ♨️ Relax and soak in the Tekapo Springs hot pools
  • 🌌 Stargaze in the Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
  • ⛪ Visit the iconic Church of the Good Shepherd
Fiordland National Park
New Zealand’s Wildest Water World
8.7
The park covers 12,607 square kilometres and is the largest of New Zealand's 13 national parks. About 15 fiords cut the coast. Some reach 40 kilometres inland. Westerly winds bring more than seven metres of rain a year to many areas. UNESCO recognised the park as a World Heritage Site in 1986.
Highlights:
  • 🪶 Scenic fly over dramatic fjords and hidden alpine lakes
  • 🥾 Hike the world-famous Milford Track through lush rainforest
  • 🛥️ Cruise through majestic Milford Sound and spot playful dolphins
Whitsunday Islands
Paradise within Great Barrier Reef
9.0
Captain Cook sailed through the islands on June 3, 1770 and named the route Whitsundays' Passage. The group has 74 islands and islets. Whitehaven Beach lies on Whitsunday Island, which covers 109 square kilometres. Hill Inlet is north of the beach. Hamilton Island is the commercial centre.
Highlights:
  • 🐠 Snorkel vibrant coral reefs at Hardy and Bait Reefs
  • 🏖️ Relax on the pristine white sands of Whitehaven Beach
  • ⛵ Sail the turquoise waters between the beautiful islands
Great Barrier Reef
World's largest living coral wonder
The reef stretches over 2,300 kilometres and can be seen from space. It holds more than 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands. UNESCO selected it as a World Heritage Site in 1981. Tourism concentrates around Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands because both are easy to reach.
Highlights:
  • 🚁 Fly over the reef to spot the Heart Reef
  • 🤿 Take a scuba dive at the outer reef
  • 🐠 Snorkel among colorful coral gardens and tropical fish
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