Oceania
This is a diverse region that includes the developed countries of Australia and New Zealand, as well as many developing island nations such as Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, Chuuk, Guam, Yap and. The people are a mixture of Melanesians, Polynesians, Aboriginal Australians, as well as more recently arrived Europeans settlers and Asians. Australia and Papua New Guinea have many endemic species such as birds of paradise, cassowary, and the famous marsupials such as kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and wombats.
New Zealand is renowned as one of the most beautiful countries in the world. The northwest region is also located in the Coral Triangle, which is the most diverse marine region on Earth. There are a huge number of incredible dive destinations, including the largest coral reef in the world – the Great Barrier Reef, the soft coral capital of the world – Fiji, countries ranked at the top such as PNG, the Solomons and French Polynesia, as well as some of the best wreck diving in the world in the Marshall Islands, Truk and Palau.
Sub-destinations
AUSTRALIA
FIJI
SOLOMON ISLANDS
PALAU
Recent Oceania Articles
Fiji Coup – What’s it like one year on?
On a recent trip to Fiji we thought it might be useful to get an idea from the people of Fiji as to how they feel about the 2006 coup and the impact that it has had on the country.By way of background Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who instigated the coup was the man...
Tui Tai – Recognition by National Geographic
The Fijian adventure liveaboard the Tui Tai has recently been recognised by National Geographic as one of the "Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth". The decision was based on interviews with past guests, as well as scores on various set of criteria established by...
Tui Tai fit for a princess
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Monaco, selects Tui Tai for her South Pacific expedition. Many newspapers and magazines around the world have reported on Jazmin Grace's visit to Fiji, and she too has discussed it on her web site....
More Protection For Fiji’s sharks
This article appears courtesy of Beqa Adventuere Divers - the number one name in shark conservation in Fiji:"Ever since having established the Shark Reef Marine Reserve in 2003, we have been striving to further expand the protected area. As the data provided from our...
Beqa Adventure Divers scoop diving award
Beqa Adventure Divers, THE organisation behind Fiji's highly acclaimed shark diving and conservation efforts have had their good work honoured again - this time at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. The who's who in the Fiji tourism world gathered recently at...
Do you fancy diving in Komodo for free?
Right now there are people having the time of their lives diving in perfect dive conditions in Fiji, and they are doing it at knockdown prices. And all because of a peaceful coup that is happening far away in a part of Fiji they won't even visit. We want to keep you...
Garden Island Resort Package Deals For You
Is scuba diving all you want to talk about on your holiday? Then you'll fit right in at
New Lembeh Resort / Great Astrolabe Reef Special
A Merry Christmas to you all! 2007 is just around the corner, and we have 2 more great options for your group in the New Year. The Matava Resort in Fiji has released a great group offer to selected agents, but act fast, as we can only book 1 group at this price. Also...
Fiji Shark Diving up for BBC Environmental Award
Sharks - is there a diver out there who doesn't want to see them? Can any diver honestly say that sharks are boring? Hell, no. We all want to see sharks, but the sad fact is that in many parts of the world, sharks are hunted down and killed. And often it's not for the...
Dive Fiji! Special Summer Rates at Maravu Plantation Resort!
It may be heading towards winter in Europe and North America, but it's always summetime in Fiji! Take advantage of this great offer for Maravu Plantation resort on the island of Taveuni. Small and intimate with 20 elegant bure cottages, the Maravu Plantation Resort...