Australia/Oceania Landmarks

Prepared by:Nenevie D. VillandoAustralia/OceaniaLandmarks

Sydney Opera HouseMention "Sydney, Australia" and most people think of the Opera House. Shaped like huge shells or billowing sails.It is a multi-venueperforming arts centreinSydney,New South Wales,Australia.

Sydney Myer Music Bowl

The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is home to Carols by Candlelight and the free, open- air concerts of Melbourne Open Air Orchestra. The famous annual music festival is held here every January. The venue has seen regular performances by international artists.

Uluru-kata Tjuta National ParkThe striking red monolith forms the centerpiece of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a World Heritage Area jointly managed by Parks Australia and the traditional landowners, the Aangu people. Uluru, meaning "shadowy place" in the local aboriginal dialect, rises to a height of 348 m from the surrounding plain with most of its bulk hidden beneath the earth's surface. It is sometimes called 'the very heart of Australia'

Sydney Harbour bridgeAffectionately called "the Coathanger", this impressive feat of construction is the largest steel arch bridge in the world. It was completed in 1932, 40 years before the Sydney Opera House.Supported by massive double piers at each end, it was built in 1932 and remains the world's largest steel arch bridge, connecting the harbor's north and south shores in a single curve rising 134 m above the water.

Blue Mountains National ParkNamed for the blue haze emanating from the many eucalyptus trees.

Heart Shaped ReefAlthough the Heart Shape Reef itself is best viewed by seaplane or helicopter tour there are many types of suitable accommodation in Airlie Beach including holiday apartment and home rentals, resorts, spas, backpackers, caravan and camping holiday parks. You can even charter a boat and stay overnight out in the reef

Kangaroo IslandMost of the 4,600 residents of Kangaroo Island are primary producers offering some of the best local gourmet cuisine to be found in Australia. With one third of the island declared a conservation area or National Park, a thriving culinary culture, a unique artistic scene, all steeped in a rich history, there is something for everyone at Kangaroo Island.

Melbourne Cricket GroundThe MCG is host to the AFL from April to September and after the AFL Grand Final the MCG prepares for Cricket Season which usually starts at the end of September / early October and runs till the end of March. The MCG hosts both international and national Cricket Matches and is also home to Australia's National Sports Museum.

Shark BayShark Bay is home to some unique and spectacular flora and fauna which led to it being declared a 2.2 million hectare World Heritage Area in 1991. For 3 billion years the only forms of life on Earth were Stromatolites, colonies of cyanobacteria. Sure the Stromatolites at Shark Bay are 'only' 2000 - 3000 years old but their heritage can be traced back to 1.9 billion years ago making them one of the longest continuing biological lineages known. The bay is home to one of the largest concentrations of Dugongs (sea-cows) in the world and has the largest seagrass meadow in the world is also here.

Great Barrier ReefThe Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system.It is composed of over 2,900 individual reef.The Great Barrier Reef has over 900 islands stretching for over 2,600 kilometres and can be seen from outer space.The Great Barrier Reef is greater in size than the United Kingdom, Holland and Switzerland combined.And is approximately the same area as Italy, Germany, Malaysia or Japan.

Milford SoundMilford Sound runs 15 kilometers inland from the Tasman Sea.Milford Sound also features fascinatong wildlife and marine life.

Sky TowerThe Sky Tower is used in support of special charity events, with two annual fundraising stair climb challenges. The SkyTower also use wall lights for different events, for example, they had a LED Santa on the 2007 Christmas.

Jellyfish Lake in PalauThe Jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake are one of the 5 sub-species of common lagoon jellyfish that have been identified in 5 different lakes on Palau. Although people think they do not sting, they actually do, but their sting does not penetrate unless you have sensitive skin, then you should wear a skin or long-sleeves/pants. The lake also contains a few species of fish, anemones, sponges and snails.

Lake WanakaWanaka lies in a u-shaped valley formed by glacial erosion during the last ice age, more than 10000 years ago.Numerous islands are to be found at the southern end of the lake , with some now serving ecological sanctuaries. Wanaka is located in the Otago region of New Zealand and covers an area of 192 km2.

Lady Knox Geyser WaiotapuLady Knox Geyser is a geyser in the Waiotapu area of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand.It is named after Lady Constance Knox, the second daughter of Uchter Knox, 15th Governor of New Zealand. It erupts daily at 10:15am by dropping a surfactant into the opening of the vent.Eruption produce a et of water reaching up to 20m and can last for over an hour, depending on the weather,

Franz Josef GlacierThe magnificent Franz osef Glacier is widely regarded as the gem of New Zealands West Coast Glaciers.

Mamanuca Island -FijiThe Mamanuca islands of Fii are a volcanic archipelago lying to the west of Nadi and to the south of the Yasawa Islands.The group, a popular tourist destination, consists of about 20 islands, but about seven of these are covered by the Pacific Ocean at high tide.

Sri Siva Subramaniya TempleIt is a Hindu temple in Nadi, Fii. It is athe largest Hindu Temple in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mount WilhelmMount Wilhelm is the highest mountain in Papua New Guinea.

Whitsunday IslandsThe Whitsunday Islands is a group of 74 islands bordered by the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and the sheltered waters of the Coral Sea. With palm-fringed secluded white sand beaches surrounded by clear blue waters, the Whitsunday Islands are the epitome of a tropical paradise.

Sepic RiverSepic River, formerly Kaiserin Augusta , one of the largest rivers on the island of New Guinea.

Owen Stanley RangeThe range occupies the southeastern tail of the island, rising abruptly from the coastal plain to a height of 9000 feet.Rainfall on the forested slopes gives rise to several rivers, including the Kemp Welch and Mambare and the Musa.The range is named after British Capt. Owen Stanley.

TavurvurTavurvur is an active stratovolcano that lies near Rabaul,.It erupted most recently on September 2014.

Rock IslandsIt is also called Chelbacheb are a small collection of limestone or coral uprises, ancient relics of coral reefs that violently surfaced to form Islands in Palaus Southern Lagoon.

Wave RockWave rock is a natural rock formation that is shaped like a tall breaking ocean wave. The wave is about 14m high and round 110m long.It forms the north side of a solitary hill, which is known as the Hyden Rock.This hill which is a granite inselberg, lies about 3km east of the small town of Hyden.It collects and funnels rainwater to a storage dam.

New Zealands Clearest LakeThe Worlds Clearest Lake found in New Zealand.