South Pacific Collection (page 12)

Easter Island
South America; Chile; Easter Island; Rapa Nui; south pacific; UNESCO, World Heritage

Traditional fishing methods used by the natives of the Mariannas Islands, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20)
STC209641 Traditional fishing methods used by the natives of the Mariannas Islands, from Voyage Autour du Monde (1817-20), by Louis Claude Desaulses de Freycinet (1779-1842) engraved by Bovinet

Two Women, Samoa (albumen print)
622795 Two Women, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 14.3x19.9 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Maori girl (gelatin silver print)
622748 Maori girl (gelatin silver print) by Partington, William (1855-1940); 15.5x10.8 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Woman, Samoa (albumen print)
622794 Woman, Samoa (albumen print) by Andrew, Thomas (1855-1939); 20.1x14.4 cm; Private Collection; © Michael Graham-Stewart

Wine grapes at Rippon Vineyard on the shore of Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Cycling the shore of Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Sheep ranch on the shore of Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Glendhu Bay on Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Morning light on Lake Wanaka, Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

River view from the Upper Clutha River Track, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The Clutha River, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Location sign at the Bruce Jackson Lookout, Cromwell, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand (Editorial Use Only)

Sunset over Lake Wakatipu from Queenstown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Gibbston Valley from the Crown Range Overlook, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Cecil Peak above Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The Wanaka tree, Lake Wanaka, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The Kawarau river and town of Cromwell, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The Manuherikia River bridge on the Otago Central Rail Trail, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Dunedin Railways tour of the Taieri Gorge, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Sunset over the Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand (Editorial Use Only)

The Dunedin Railway Station, Dunedin, South Island, New Zealand (Editorial Use Only)

Rolling farmland on the Otago Peninsula, Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Harrington Point on the Otago Peninsula, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

The Chasm, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Wildflowers on rolling hills above Lake Te Anau, South Island, New Zealand

Spring lupine in Eglinton Valley, Fiordland National Park, South Island, New Zealand

Balinese dancer
BALI - CIRCA 1930s: Young female temple dancer standing by temple wearing very elaborate headdress and costume, Indonesia. (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Retrofile/Getty Images)

The crystal clear lagoon waters of French Polynesia on a calm sunny day, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

A young woman swimming underwater in clear blue shallow lagoon with a sandy bottom, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

An athletic woman free-diving through a colorful reef of French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

An athletic woman free-dives to inspect a heart arranged with rocks on the bottom of the ocean, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

An athletic woman in a bikini walks along the white sandy shoreline of the turquoise lagoons in Tahiti, French Polynesia, South Pacific islands, Pacific

Coconut palm trees and Pacific Ocean, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Forest, Takitoa Ridge Track, Raemaru Mountain, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Coconut palm trees and beach, Takitimu District, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Red Ginger (Alpinia purpurata), Maire Nui Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Heliconia, Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Red lobster claw (Heliconia caribaea), Maire Nui Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Parrot Flower (Heliconia sp. ) Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga
Parrot Flower (Heliconia sp.) Maire Nui Botanical Gardens, Titakaveka, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Historic Avana Harbor, Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific (said to be the departure point for Maori migration to New Zealand circa 1350)

Sunset over coconut palm trees and Pacific Ocean, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Jetty, Avana Harbor, Muri Lagoon, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Coconut palm shadow on beach and Pacific Ocean, Rarotonga, Cook Islands, South Pacific

Te Tiare Farani (Flowers of France), 1891 (oil on canvas)
AIS5367931 Te Tiare Farani (Flowers of France), 1891 (oil on canvas) by Gauguin, Paul (1848-1903); Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; eIberfoto; French, out of copyright

Poedua (Poetua), Daughter of Oreo, Chief of Ulaietea, One of the Society Isles
CH445137 Poedua (Poetua), Daughter of Oreo, Chief of Ulaietea, One of the Society Isles, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Webber, John (1750-93); 144.3x92.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, illustration from
CH426407 Captain Cook at the Island of Otaheite, illustration from The Voyages of Captain Cook (w/c on paper) by Cruikshank

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The South Pacific, a mesmerizing region filled with breathtaking landscapes and rich history. From the Kingston Norfolk Island view, where restored British penal colony buildings stand proudly as a reminder of its world heritage listed status, to the footsteps of Captain James Cook in 1775 when he explored these enchanting islands. In Australia's Fraser Coast, Hervey Bay boasts the iconic Urangan Pier on Hervy Bay, offering stunning views that stretch as far as the eye can see. Meanwhile, off the coast of Tahiti, an outrigger canoe team gracefully practices their skills under the warm embrace of the sun. New Zealand's North Island presents Mount Taranaki (Egmont) majestically rising above lush green pastures dotted with grazing dairy cows. A picturesque scene that captures both nature's beauty and agricultural charm. Kingston in Norfolk Island takes us back in time to a Georgian village meticulously restored from its colonial outpost days during Britain's convict transportation era. Once built by convicts under cruel supervision, it now stands as a peaceful world heritage listed area. Transporting us into cinematic wonder is "South Pacific" - Mitzi Gaynor shines brightly in her portrayal of Nellie Forbush in this 1958 film adaptation of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein's musical masterpiece. Aerial views over Bora Bora showcase paradise on Earth – turquoise waters surrounding lush tropical islands create an idyllic haven for those seeking tranquility and natural beauty. Muri Beach in Rarotonga beckons visitors to indulge in its pristine shores while immersing themselves in Cook Islands' vibrant South Pacific culture. And further east lies Easter Island's Hanga Nui within Rapa Nui National Park; Ahu Tongariki standing tall against time’s passage. Rarotonga itself captivates with its allure – nestled amidst crystal-clear waters and swaying palm trees; it epitomizes island life at its finest.