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The Best Photo Ops in Australia and New Zealand

Outback

When you’re visiting Australia and New Zealand bring an external hard drive, memory card, iCloud account – whatever you need to store a billion travel photos.

Pretty much everything is photo-worthy, but don’t miss these fab photo ops in particular:

Fraser Island

That beach…

Fraser Island
Fraser Island

Sydney

The Opera House, Darling Harbour and the Sydney Bridge are the holy trifecta of Sydney travel photos.

Sydney Operahouse
Sydney Bridge

Uluru

All red everything.

Three people capturing a selfie in front of Uluru, featuring exceptional photo-ops in Australia.
Uluru road

Whitsundays

Most of the beaches in Australia are gorgeous, but this is the Beyonce of beaches.

Whitsundays
An aerial view of Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, offering stunning photo ops in Australia.

Byron Bay Beach & Lighthouse

Surfing in Australia has never looked so good.

Byron Bay Lighthouse
A surfer is riding a surfboard in the ocean, capturing breathtaking photo ops in Australia and New Zealand.

Kangaroos and koalas at the Steve Irwin Zoo

Obviously, photos of animals in Australia are necessary. Bonus points for selfies.

Kangaroo
Koala

Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island

The posing opportunities are endless.

A large rock with a large hole in it, perfect for breathtaking photo ops in Australia and New Zealand.
Kangaroo Island

Bondi Beach

Where you pretend to be a surfer for the ‘gram…or just watch the pro’s do their thang.

Bondi Beach

Great Ocean Road & 12 Apostles

Queue 10,000 plus likes…

12 Apostles

Secluded beaches on Rottnest Island

Less crowded, and the perfect spot to bust out that risque bikini.

A stunning white sand beach with a mesmerizing blue sky and fluffy clouds, offering incredible photo ops in Australia and New Zealand.

Blue Mountains & 3 Sisters

Anyone up for an eagle ride? There’s just something about those majestic girls that reminds us of The Rescuers Down Under, and the epic Australia scenery we fell in love with as kids.

Discover the breathtaking blue mountains in Sydney, Australia, offering incredible photo ops amidst stunning natural beauty.

Great Barrier Reef

Bonus points for sea creature selfies.

Great Barrier Reef
Reef Fish

Melbourne Graffiti

Yes, it’s a well known thing.

A photo-worthy building adorned with vibrant graffiti, offering unique photo ops in Australia and New Zealand.

Tongariro Crossing

Is that water colour even real?

Tongariro

Cathedral Cove

That rock is pretty darn photogenic.

Cathedral Cove

Milford Sound

Peacefulness personified.

Milford Sound

Lake Taupo

Bonus points for Maori carvings.

Lake Taupo

Fox Glacier

Glacier AND rainforest… photog heaven. Bonus points for New Zealand wildlife.

Fox Glacier

Hobbiton

Whether you’re into fairies or elves or hobbits, or even if you’re not, it’s a pretty magical spot.

Hobbiton
Hobbiton house