Five of the World's Most Iconic Views

Matterhorn, Switzerland

Grand Canyon, USA

It’s the colours that are perhaps the most surprising aspect of seeing the Grand Canyon first-hand. Created by the Colorado River in the United States over six million years, the 29-kilometre-wide, 1.6-kilometre-deep canyon reveals layers of rock that merge from muted orange and yellow to vibrant red and deep purple. See it from the South Rim or, better still, from the Grand Canyon Railway – a historic locomotive that offers views of the changing terrain.

Machu Picchu, Peru

Situated high in the Andes Mountains in Peru, Machu Picchu is the architectural remains of the ancient Inca Empire, dating back to pre-Columbian America. The site features remarkable agricultural, dry-stone ruins of the Incan city including terraces, temples and residential remains that meld into the surrounding rocky escarpments. This iconic destination was given the prestigious classification of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is known to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World for its awe-inspiring construction, high above sea-level in the heart of a tropical forest and outstanding preservation

Sunset at Angkor Wat, Cambodia

It’s one of the most photographed sites in Asia and, as the sun sets over Cambodia’s famous Khmer ruins, experience the awe of seeing the World Heritage-listed complex for the first time, a feeling that will linger with you long after you've finished exploring the site. From the moment you enter this vast temple city, it’s easy to see why Angkor Wat is no stranger to the camera. Lose yourself within the maze of statues, temples etched in bas relief and jungle-covered ruins.

Milford Sound/Piopiotahi, New Zealand

Depending on the weather, your view of New Zealand’s famous Milford Sound/Piopiotahi could consist of thundering waterfalls shrouded in mist or sheer mountains framed by blue sky – either way, this magnificent fiord is dramatic. Mitre Peak shoots up skyward from the sea floor, surveying the surrounding Fiordland National Park. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife too. Fiordland crested penguins, New Zealand fur seals and an array of native birds can often be spotted here.