Relatively few places have been designated as World Heritage sites in Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, i.e., the Pacific Ocean region. The inscribed sites are mainly areas with outstanding natural value and are situated both on the mainland and in the ocean. The Great Barrier Reef, north-east of Australia, is an ocean site. (Photo right: Great Barrier Reef, Australia)

Also inscribed are geologically rich Purnululu National Park (Australia), East Rennell – an atoll of great biological value (Solomon Islands) and the Sub-Antarctic islands (New Zealand). Hawaii (US) is represented by Mauna Loa and Kilauea – two of the most active volcanoes in the world.
(Photo below: Tongariro Park, New Zealand)

Far away, on the eastern side of the Pacific Ocean, lies Rapa Nui National Park (Chile), which is also inscribed on the World Heritage List. This site is better known as Easter Island with its enormous stone statues. Relatively nearby lies the Henderson Island atoll (Great Britain).
(Photo below: Easter Island, Chile)