Australia & South Pacific Animal Pictures

• The World

Some of the east coast\'s best beaches, beautiful hinterland and stylish restaurants make this upmarket, ocean-front town one of Australia\'s favourite destinations.

Secluded bays, superb snorkeling, 40 dive sites, excellent fishing and gigantic manta rays make this tiny island the jewel in the Yasawa crown.

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

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

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

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

Leave civilization far behind and enter a world of crystal-clear lagoons, dramatic volcanic landscapes and gigantic manta rays. 

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

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

Swim, snorkel and spot rare quokkas at a stunning island destination, with a fascinating history, just off the Perth coast.

Secluded bays, superb snorkeling, 40 dive sites, excellent fishing and gigantic manta rays make this tiny island the jewel in the Yasawa crown.

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

This former fishing village’s easy access to the Great Barrier Reef is just one of the draws of this famous vacation paradise.

Blessed with more than 100 beaches and buzzing with youthful vitality, when it comes to the good life it’s hard to beat the Harbour City.

Leave civilization far behind and enter a world of crystal-clear lagoons, dramatic volcanic landscapes and gigantic manta rays.