Witness nature at its most dramatic, graceful and unexpected with this stunning collection of breathtaking photographs celebrating the natural heritage of the bioregions of Australia and New Zealand, the Antarctic and New Guinea.

This year the annual Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition received 2,219 incredible nature and wildlife photographs. Photographers from around the world are invited to submit their nature and wildlife photographs from our region.

Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2019 is produced by the South Australian Museum, and presented in partnership with the Australian Museum and Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences