Wonders of Howland Island

Earhart Light, Howland Island

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Australia and Oceania 🢖 Wonders of Polynesia 🢖 Wonders of Howland Island Territory Wonders of Howland Island   Highlights This uninhabited atoll is a possession of the United States. This elongated island is 1.8 km² large and is low lying – up to 6 m above the sea level, without fresh water and with scarce vegetation of grasses, […]

Wonders of Baker Island

Group of soldierfish, Baker Island

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Australia and Oceania 🢖 Wonders of Polynesia 🢖 Wonders of Baker Island Territory Wonders of Baker Island   Highlights This uninhabited atoll is a possession of the United States. This island is only 1.64 km² large and is low lying – the highest point is only 8 m above the sea level. There are no trees – just […]

Basilica of St. Peter Chanel in Poi

Unusual, impressive church building with stepped tower, built in 1986. Built to commemorate a martyr Pierre Channel, who was killed here in 1841.

Ecosystem of Henderson Island

Pristine forest on Henderson Island

The only forested atoll with an intact ecosystem in the world. Endemic species – 9 species of plants and all 4 species of land birds. Numerous invertebrates are endemic, although they are poorly researched. Island is not walkable – it is covered with thicket and rugged limestone peaks.

Wonders of the Pitcairn Islands

Wondermondo 🢖 World 🢖 Wonders of Australia and Oceania 🢖 Wonders of the United Kingdom 🢖 Wonders of the Pitcairn Islands Territory Wonders of the Pitcairn Islands   Highlights Pitcairn islands (British overseas territory under the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom) are the most remote inhabited islands in the world. These small islands offer several interesting landmarks. Map with the described wonders Top wonders […]

Sutherland Falls

Sutherland Falls, New Zealand

This beautiful 580 meters high waterfall starts directly from the glacier-fed Lake Quill and falls in three drops.

Browne Falls

Browne Falls (to the right), New Zealand

836 m tall falls in Doubtful Sound, some of the tallest in the world.

Wairere Falls

Wairere Falls from road, New Zealand

Impressive, 153 m tall falls. The tallest waterfall in North Island. Two vertical plunges.

Arai Te Tonga – the most sacred marae in Rarotonga

Arai te Tonga, Rarotonga

The most sacred marae in Rarotonga was developed roughly in 1250 AD. Not much is visible above the soil. Includes also koutu – a meeting ground. It is not allowed to step on a marae – it is still sacred.

Ara Metua – ancient Polynesian road

Side road to Harerangi joins to Ara Metua, Cook Islands

Ancient, approximately 29 km long ancient road, located inwards from the present road. Until the middle of the20th century road, for the most part, was paved with basalt and coral slabs well fitted together, in villages there was curbing as well. The road served as the central element in the spiritual, administrative, and economical life of the island. Possibly built as early as around 1050 AD.