A closer look at the 17 iconic landscapes that make up the stunning Aussie passport
If you've gotten a new passport in the last two years, you may have noticed that it's a little flashier than past iterations.
The new R-series passports, which began rolling out in 2023, feature special designs that can only be seen under ultraviolet light.
But you don't need any special equipment to see the beautiful artwork on every page.
The visa pages showcase 17 iconic landscapes from across the country - a great opportunity to get some ideas for your next holiday.
Uluru
Uluru features on the centre pages of the passport, a nod to its real-life location in Australia's Red Centre.
When viewed under UV light, the scene turns into a nightscape, featuring a ked kangaroo.
The stitching also becomes red, black, and yellow - the colours of the Aboriginal flag.
The images in the new passport offer some great travel inspiration for domestic holidays, shining a light on some little-known destinations.
Read through to see them all.
The Twelve Apostles
Leafing through the pages of the passport, you can see the other iconic landmarks that have been chosen for their natural beauty - like the Twelve Apostles in Victoria.
Dauar Island and Waier Islet
The inclusion of the stunning Dauar Island and Waier Islet marks the first time that the Torres Strait Islands have featured in an Australian passport design.
Mr Charles Passi, Dauareb tribesman representing the Traditional Owners of Dauar Island and Waier Islet, celebrated when the passport was released.
"Words couldn't explain it. I didn't know what to say, really emotional, thinking about my family and uncles who have fought to have self-determination and yeah I couldn't believe it."
The Torres Strait Island are a beautiful collection of coral reefs, deserted beaches and pockets of rainforest, just off the northern tip of Queensland.
Just a few islands allow visitors – most head to Thursday Island which has two quiet streets and only a few hotels.
Lake Hillier
The iconic bubblegum-pink Lake Hillier is an eye-catching addition to the passport.
A saline lake on an island just off Western Australia, the lake gets its bright pink colour from its extremely high salt levels.
In recent years, the pink colour has faded thanks to a very high rainfall in 2022 - but scientists expect the bright hue to return.
Lake Hillier is only visible from the sky via scenic flight.
Wineglass Bay
Wineglass Bay was chosen to represent Tasmania in the passport – named for its distinctive curved shape.
