Landmark homesteads share tales of the region’s pioneering history. Formal city parks, huge nature reserves and fields blanketed with wildflowers draw garden lovers from around the globe. Colourful arts markets and performances surprise, amuse and entertain.

Stay in one of New Zealand’s beautiful heritage houses. Wander the English style gardens of Christchurch and Gisborne. Celebrate the New Zealanders’ creativity and humour with the World of Wearable Arts Gallery in Nelson.

New Zealand's unique blend of Maori and ‘Pacifica’ culture has given rise to a fresh identity that breathes vibrancy at every opportunity, share this energy with a visit to the Wellington Festival of the Arts or a wander through the thriving potters’ and artists’ community on Waiheke Island.

Browse the streets of the Rocks district in Sydney or the beautiful Tasmanian town of Port Arthur, their architecture today’s windows into Australia’s colonial history. Wander through the elegant parks of Adelaide or enjoy the harbourside outdoor cinema in Sydney’s Botanic Gardens. Melbourne’s architecture, galleries and festivals showcase some of Australia’s finest; whilst the caves of Kakadu are the original galleries of Australia’s oldest works.

Art is ingrained in the Australian landscape and lifestyle with a vitality that springs from youth and a rich multicultural population. There is something to delight every eye whether you're interested in theatre, gardens, buildings or art.

Across the waters of the Pacific, enjoy a visit to the local artisans’ “republic of cappuccino” markets in Fiji and breathe in the kaleidoscope of colour in the many splendid tropical gardens across each of the islands.