Australia is a photogenic place, and these popular Instagram pics are certainly a testament to that.
These are nine of the most popular photos on the @australia Instagram account, run by Tourism Australia. It's a collection of the best Aussie pics photographed by other users, and by golly, they're all really pretty.
Watch kangaroos hopping by, catch a perfect wave or simply gaze at the sunset. Sounds like bliss, right?
1. Kangaroos in the outback
This actually happens for real in Australia... no joke! If you're visiting @australiasgoldenoutback in @westernaustralia you simply have to visit #LuckyBay and see the local kangaroos bounding down the white sandy beach - @lovethywalrus considers it a life goal - and we tend to agree! Kangaroos can be found chilling out here year-round, not only because it's clearly a beautiful spot, but also because there's a fresh water spring that bubbles up through the sand at one end of the beach, providing an accessible drinking hole for them. A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 11, 2015 at 5:05pm PST
2. Cable Beach, Broome
The passengers in this four wheel drive must have had a tough time deciding where to stop for a swim - the whole stretch of beach here looks stunning! This is #CableBeach in #Broome, @westernaustralia, snapped from above by @from.miles.away. You can pack a picnic and take your four wheel drive onto the northern end of Cable Beach, except during the evenings in summer when it's turtle nesting season. A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 13, 2015 at 5:46pm PST
3. Boxing Day on Bondi Beach
There's no such thing as the Boxing Day blues in #Bondi... only the brightly coloured hues of the ocean! A lovely way to start to a summer's day in @sydney is to enjoy a dip in the @bondiicebergsclub pool, followed by a coastal walk, stopping to snorkel at one of the gorgeous coves along the way and finishing off with a long beachside lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants with a view in Bondi and Bronte. Photo: @thetravelhop A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 25, 2015 at 12:02pm PST
4. Sydney Harbour
#SydneyHarbour, could you be any more spectacular? There's just something about this city - maybe it's the cosmopolitan vibe meets laid-back beachside bliss that makes @sydney such an enviable place to live. If you're just here for a quick visit, be sure to check out the iconic @sydneyoperahouse, get a bird's eye view of the harbour with @bridgeclimb, and take a dip at the famous #Bondi or #Manly beaches. Photo: @kennybware A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 28, 2015 at 10:32pm PST
5. Swan River, Perth
A stroll along the #SwanRiver in @experienceperth looks like a lovely way to unwind after a busy day. You'll find this particular jetty at Como Beach near #SouthPerth, which is a great spot to base yourself for a #Perth getaway - it's home to @perthzoo, a bustling cafe culture, numerous bike paths and endless grassy foreshores that are perfect for lazy afternoon picnics. Photo: @postcardsfromperth A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Jan 5, 2016 at 10:45pm PST
6. Sea Lions in South Australia
"How do my whiskers look?" - Even the cheeky Australian #SeaLions of @southaustralia like to ensure they're prepared for a close up photo. @calypsostarcharters snapped this shot on one of their Swim with the Sealion tours this week, which depart from #PortLincoln in the #EyrePeninsula. It's the perfect time of year to take an ocean dip with sea lions right now - it's summer time so the water is warm and beautifully clear. A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Jan 8, 2016 at 10:33pm PST
7. Innes National Park, South Australia
Brilliant blue water and perfect waves in @southaustralia's #InnesNationalPark - yes please! Famous for it's spectacular landscapes, sandy beaches, shipwrecks and lighthouses, this rugged park can be found in the #YorkePeninsula region - which is home to more than 700km of coastline. Summer in this part of #SouthAustralia is warm and dry, making right now a great time of year for camping and hitting the beach. Photo: @joels.oceanart A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Jan 9, 2016 at 5:02pm PST
8. Lake Burley Griffin, Canberra
No wonder @carolelvin felt the need to stop and capture a shot of this incredible sky! This colourful sunset took place over Lake Burley Griffin in @visitcanberra, which covers 664 hectares and is popular for rowing, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and fishing. If you'd rather keep your feet dry, the lake also has 40km of shoreline with excellent bike paths, lush parks and gorgeous picnic spots with water views. A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 9, 2015 at 3:32am PST
9. Byron Bay, New South Wales
In #ByronBay, you can watch the sun set and rise over the ocean - if you pick the right spot! This lookout is at the Pass - a picturesque beach which faces north-west, resulting in superb sunsets. Or if you're an early riser, nearby is the #CapeByronLighthouse - the most easterly point of mainland Australia, so you can be the first in Australia to see the sun rise. We'll take both, please! Photo: @jakelapham A photo posted by Australia (@australia) on Dec 4, 2015 at 3:31am PST