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Most famous religious destinations in Oceania

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Sydney
Where urban life meets stunning beaches
8.7
Work on St Mary's Cathedral began in 1866 and its spires were only added in 2000. The Gothic Revival building is 107 metres long and made of local sandstone. Its crypt has a large mosaic floor with a Celtic cross. This is the main Catholic church in this city.
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
Samoa
Tropical paradise with volcanic mountains
7.8
The Baha'i House of Worship near Apia has nine sides and a dome. It was dedicated in 1984 and serves the whole Pacific region. Hossein Amanat designed the temple. Village churches across this country are also central to daily life and fill with choir singing on Sundays.
Highlights:
  • 🌳 Explore the lush jungle on the Canopy Walk
  • 💦 Slide down natural waterfalls at Papase’ea
  • 🌊 Swim in the stunning To Sua Ocean Trench
Tonga
Tropical paradise with volcanic islands
7.8
Hymns drift out of packed churches every Sunday across this kingdom. The constitution requires the Sabbath to be kept holy so commerce is banned on that day. Nearly all Tongans are Christian. The Free Wesleyan Church is the largest denomination at about 35 percent of the population.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Discover blowholes at Mapu'a 'a Vaea coast
  • 🗿 Explore the ancient Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon
  • 🐋 Swim with humpback whales in Ha'apai waters
Uluru
Majestic sandstone monolith under endless skies
This huge sandstone rock in central Australia is sacred to the Anangu people. Climbing it has been banned since 2019 out of respect for their beliefs. Visitors instead walk the base trail past rock art and waterholes. Anangu guides share the spiritual stories tied to the rock.
Highlights:
  • ✨ Take a guided night tour to see stars overhead
  • 🚶‍♂️ Walk the base trail and spot ancient rock art
  • 🌅 Witness sunrise over Uluru from the viewing platform
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