Australia/Oceania

The White-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

Description The white-throated kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is a tree kingfisher and a familiar and common resident, breeding bird of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. In the Marathi language,...

3,000 Years Old Olive Tree Still Produces Olives

There are certain species of olive tree, which has an incredibly long life span. A certain elegance can...

Red-browed Treecreeper (Climacteris erythrops)

The cool, tall Eucalypt forests along the Great Dividing Range and southeast coast are the core habitat of...

Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)

It was not until 1913 that the Eclectus parrot was discovered in Australia, in the rainforests of the...

The Black-headed nightingale-thrush

Habitat and Behavior: black-headed nightingale-thrush is much like other Catharus thrushes, being terrestrial and reclusive unless singing. These birds' natural...

Mount Tongariro – New Zealand Volcanic Zone

The Tongariro National Park is the home to Mount Tongariro, which is a compound volcano in the Taupo Volcanic Zone of the North Island...

Huka Falls – New Zealand Popular Tourist Destination

Huka Falls Facts Huka Falls is a set of waterfalls on the Waikato River (New Zealand's longest River) which feed Lake Taupo in New Zealand....

Wave Rock – Strange Formation like Breaking Ocean Wave

Wave Rock is a strange natural rock formation located east of the small town of Hyden in Western Australia. Wave Rock's name derives from...

Currawinya National Park – Rich in Nature and Cultural Heritage Park

There are two vast lakes — Wyara and Numalla — that are the centerpiece of 154,870 ha Currawinya National Park, but they are not...

How to Plan a Dream Vacation to Australia: A Guide

Plan a Dream Vacation to Australia: Dreaming of an epic adventure in Australia? If you’re looking for that perfect escape to explore nature, history, and...

Wentworth Falls – 867 Meters Falls in Blue Mountains

Wentworth Falls is actually a town at an elevation of 867 meters in the Blue Mountains region of New South Wales. It is located...

Frenchman Peak: A Prominent Natural Marvel in Western Australia

Have you ever witnessed the Frenchman Peak? A prominent natural marvel in Western Australia. When sea levels were at least 300 meters higher than...

The Salt Ponds Look like Abstract Paintings

Shimmering Australian Salt Ponds are pictured in stunning aerial photographs, hard to believe that these spectacular portraits are not watercolor paintings depicting otherworldly patterns....

The Magical Glowworms Waitomo Cave

Under the green hills of the Hamilton-Waikato region lies a labyrinth of caves, sinkholes, and underground rivers recognized as Waitomo. The area's name comes...

Champagne Pool – Most Fascinating Geothermal Attraction

Champagne Pool is New Zealand's most colorful geothermal attraction, just a short drive from either Rotorua or Taupo. This is an area in which...