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JΓΈrn Utzon's sail-roofed masterpiece on Bennelong Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

32 must-see sights, from reefs and volcanoes to ancient stone cities, each with location, facts and tips.

JΓΈrn Utzon's sail-roofed masterpiece on Bennelong Point, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007.

Sydney's most famous surf beach and the start of the 6 km cliff-top walk to Coogee.

The world's largest coral reef system, stretching over 2,300 km along Queensland's coast.

74 islands in the heart of the reef, with the swirling silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.

One of the oldest tropical rainforests on earth, meeting the reef at Cape Tribulation.

The world's largest sand island, with freshwater lakes, rainforest and 75 Mile Beach.

The sacred red monolith at the heart of Australia, and the domes of Kata Tjuta nearby.

Australia's largest national park, with Aboriginal rock art, wetlands and waterfalls.

Limestone sea stacks on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

Tasmania's iconic peak above Dove Lake, start of the Overland Track.

Fiordland's star attraction, with Mitre Peak rising straight out of the sea.

New Zealand's adventure capital on Lake Wakatipu, beneath The Remarkables.

New Zealand's highest mountain and the easy Hooker Valley Track.

A 19.4 km volcanic day hike past steaming vents and the Emerald Lakes.

Geysers, bubbling mud and MΔori culture on the volcanic plateau.

The Shire from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, on a working farm near Matamata.

Boat rides beneath thousands of glowing Arachnocampa luminosa larvae.

144 islands, dolphins and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Northland.

Fiji's closest island group to Nadi, with resorts, surf breaks and sandbars.

A remote volcanic chain with backpacker lodges, boutique resorts and manta rays.

Overwater bungalows encircling a turquoise lagoon beneath Mount Otemanu.

Tahiti's dramatic sister island, with Cook's Bay, Opunohu Bay and Belvedere Lookout.

A triangular lagoon of shallow turquoise water dotted with motu, including One Foot Island.

A 30 m deep swimming hole connected to the sea by a lava tube, on Upolu's south coast.

One of the world's most accessible active volcanoes, erupting every few minutes on Tanna.

Columnar pines, white-sand bays and the natural pool of Oro Bay.

Hundreds of mushroom-shaped limestone islands and the famous Jellyfish Lake.

A ruined city of basalt built on artificial islets off Pohnpei, sometimes called the Venice of the Pacific.

A 96 km wartime trek over the Owen Stanley Range.

Maui's 3,055 m volcano, famous for sunrise above the clouds.

A sea temple perched on 70 m cliffs, with a Kecak fire dance at sunset.

The volcanic quarry where almost all of Rapa Nui's moai were carved.