Australasia Collection

Little blue penguin (Eudyptula minor), two standing on rocks at night, silhouetted against Melbourne city lights. St Kilda breakwater, Victoria, Australia. December 2016

Gold Prospecting
Gold prospectors in Australia panning water and silt in search of small nuggets of the precious metal. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Common Wombat (Vombatus ursinus) adult female, with young, standing together, Tasmania, Australia

Map of Australia, showing her natural and industrial resources. 20th century

Banksia integrifolia, coastal banksia
Finished watercolour by Sydney Parkinson made during Captain James Cooks first voyage across the Pacific, 1768-1771

Antique Map of Tasmania
Antique map of Tasmania from 1867

Livistona humilis, sand palm
Plate 225 from Botanical Drawings from Australia (1801) by Ferdinand L Bauer (1760-1826)

Strigops habroptilus, kakapo
Watercolour by John Gerrard Keulemans (c. 1887-1905), from Sir Walter Lawry Bullers A history of the Birds of New Zealand (1887-88)

Antique map of New Zealand in the 19th Century, 1873
Vintage engraving of a Antique map of New Zealand in the 19th Century, 1873

Cricket match at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Lobster pots stacked on the Strahan wharf, west coastline of Tasmania

Portrait of an Aboriginal man, named Bennelong
Drawing 41 from the Watling Collection titled Native name Ben-nel-long, as painted when angry after Botany Bay Colebee was wounded by Port Jackson Painter, c. 1790

Australia, Victoria, Melbourne. Yarra River and city skyline by night

City Skyline & Harbour, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand City Skyline & Harbour, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand

New Zealand, North Island, Matamata, Hobbiton Movie Set, Hobbit house

Test cricket match at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Antique Map of New Zealand
Vintage map of New Zealand, from 1894

Stubbs waterhole, northern Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Tidal river estuary, Wilsons Promontory national park, Victoria, Australia

Sydney Harbour Bridge
circa 1930: Sydney Harbour Bridge during construction. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus) adult, close-up of head, feeding on leaves in eucalyptus tree, Australia

Leafy seadragon (Phycodurus eques) male carrying eggs, swims over seagrass meadow. Wool Bay, Edithburgh, South Australia. Gulf of St Vincent

Bilbo Baggins house. Hobbiton Movie Set, Matamata, Waikato region, North Island, New Zealand

Uluru / Ayers rock, Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory, Australia

Sinbad the male Kakapo (Strigops habroptilus) curiously peering from the bushes during the day. Codfish Island, Stewart Island, New Zealand, January. Critically endangered

Defenders of the Empire - British Military Might
Defenders of the Empire - an allegory: King Edward VII stands surrounded by his loyal and devoted military. Image produced by Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd

Parachilna gorge in the springtime, southern Flinders Ranges, South Australia

Last light on Mount Wellington, Hobart Tasmania

Reflections in a small coastal lagoon at Adventure bay, South Bruny Island, Tasmania

Telopea speciosissima, waratah
Drawing 432 from the Watling Collection by Port Jackson Painter, 1788-1797. Illustration entitled Warratta

View of Mount Taranaki and Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, New Plymouth

Budgerigars (Melopsittacus undulatus) flocking to find water, Northern Territory, Australia

Elizabeth Quay Perth Central Business District centred on the landmark Swan Bells
Elizabeth Quay is in the Perth Central Business District, located on the north shore of Perth Swan River and centred on the landmark Swan Bells, it is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II

Dawn light at the Hobart waterfront, southern Tasmania

Road into the forest in the Yarra Ranges, Victoria, Australia

Triplet falls, Otway ranges, Victoria, Australia

AUSTRALIA, Queensland, Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay. Urangan Pier on Hervy Bay
Australia, Queensland, Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay. Urangan Pier on Hervy Bay

Sydney At Your Feet
January 1957: A white cat who lives at the top of one of the pylon supports of the Sydney Harbour Bridge welcomes tourists to the Australian capital. (Photo by Dennis Rowe/BIPs/Getty Images)

Weird looking Fat Striped Fish illustration
One of 67 original water colour drawings of Mammals, Reptiles and Fish found at King Georges Sound, Western Australia, and in its neighbourhood; accompanied by manuscript notes by Neill, Robert

Cephalotus follicularis, Australian pitcher plant
An illustration by Ferdinand Bauer of an Australian pitcher plant, one of the few plants capable of trapping and digesting insects

Windmill and Sunset, William Creek, Oodnadatta Track, Outback, South Australia, Australia

An aerial view of Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland, Australia An aerial view of the beautiful Heart Reef, one of the many stunning coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef - Queensland

Opera Bar and Sydney Opera House illuminated with projections during Vivid Sydney festival, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Milky Way rising behind the Church of the Good Shepherd, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury, new Zealand

Weedy seadragon (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) male carries eggs through a kelp forest (Macrocystis pyrifera) in Tasmania, Australia. Tasmania is the only part of Australia with giant kelp forests

The upper Emerald Lake on the Tongariro Crossing, looking east, it striking colours are caused by dissolved minerals being washed down from thermal area of nearby Red Crater, Tongariro Crossing

Ahaetulla prasina, Short-nosed vine snake
Hand-coloured engraving from An account of Indian Serpents collected on the coast of Coromandel. The Patrick Russell Collection 1796 Date: 1796

Stormy weather, King Island, Bass Strait, Tasmania, Australia

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"Australasia: A Tapestry of Natural Wonders, Cultural Marvels, and Sporting Passion" In the enchanting darkness of a December night in Melbourne, two little blue penguins stand gracefully on rocks, their silhouettes beautifully contrasting against the vibrant city lights. This captivating image captured during the COP26 Countdown Photo Competition 2021 Joint winner reminds us of Australasia's unique blend of urban sophistication and natural wonders. As we explore this vast continent through an antique map of Australia, our journey takes us to New Zealand where we encounter Strigops habroptilus, better known as the kakapo - a rare and fascinating parrot species. The magic continues as Sydney's Opera Bar and iconic Opera House come alive with vivid projections during Vivid Sydney festival; a testament to the region's artistic flair. Heading towards Matamata in New Zealand's North Island, we find ourselves transported into Middle-earth at Hobbiton Movie Set. Amongst charming hobbit houses nestled amidst lush greenery, it feels like stepping into another realm altogether. Delving deeper into history through an antique map from the 19th century, we discover New Zealand's rich heritage depicted intricately. It serves as a reminder that behind its breathtaking landscapes lies a tapestry woven by generations past. Moving along Tasmania's west coastline to Strahan wharf reveals stacks of lobster pots standing tall - symbols of both livelihood and sustenance for coastal communities. This glimpse into local life showcases Australasia's deep connection with its surrounding seas. The bustling cityscape and picturesque harbor in Wellington further exemplify Australasia’s cosmopolitan charm while offering stunning views that captivate visitors' hearts forevermore. No exploration would be complete without venturing into Australia’s heartland – Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park in Northern Territory unveils Uluru/Ayers Rock majestically rising from red desert sands. Its sacred presence holds spiritual significance for Indigenous Australians, reminding us of the continent's ancient roots.