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As the main island of French Polynesia, Tahiti is famous for its stunning beauty, with mountains, jungles and reefs, and a lively but chic island culture.

Dense rainforest, extraordinary beauty, and Aboriginal and colonial history sit side by side in one of the world’s most significant ecological and evolutionary wonders.

Whether viewing from a boat, bridge or the riverbank, this set of waterfalls is a spectacular sight as a huge body of water surges forward and downward.

A glorious mix of fern forests, alpine heathlands, pristine waterways and cascading waterfalls, all accessible via pretty pathways, await in this park not far from Hobart.

Enjoy the creative soul of the Sunshine Coast, where antique stores, craft workshops and pottery studios are near to rainforest walks and scenic outlooks.

Gaze up at the chutes of three glorious waterfalls in the forest, relax by the small lagoons and see an ocean blowhole.

Set your watch to island time in French Polynesia’s most populated archipelago, where emerald mountains tumble down to palm-fringed beaches and pristine lagoons.

Visit this idyllic Polynesian getaway to experience secluded beaches, lush tropical rainforest, rolling surf breaks, great fishing and a laid-back island lifestyle.

Visit this idyllic Polynesian getaway to experience secluded beaches, lush tropical rainforest, rolling surf breaks, great fishing and a laid-back island lifestyle.