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
AUD drops – Great Barrier Reef more affordable now!
Exchange rate fluctuations mean good news for you if you want to dive Australia. Update January 2016. Since the original of this post the Aussie dollar has continued its dramatic slide against so many other currencies that one glance at a 5 year graph against the USD...
Palau to establish fishing-free ocean sanctuary
Palau may be leading the way in marine conservation. This can only be good news for this excellent dive destination, home to some of the best liveaboard experiences in the world . An article in the New Zealand Herald reports: “Palau created the world's first shark...
Palau Liveaboards – Special launch offers
Here at Dive The World we are delighted to announce the launch of Palau as our newest and most exciting destination! We have selected the best and most professionally run Palau liveaboards for our guests. Since this is the official launch we are also making a special...
Ocean Quest Barrier Reef Minke Whale Expeditions in 2018!
If you are a novice diver or are short on time or budget then you can get a little flavour of the GBR by joining a short OceanQuest itinerary to the Outer Barrier Reef. If you want to experience something unique, then you should definitely join one of its Minke Whale...
Fiji Special Offers and Last Minute Deals
Thinking of immersing yourself in warm, azure waters? Then why not try the incredible diving in Fiji? Take a look at some of the great special offers that Dive The World has put together for you here and you could soon be diving in the clear waters of the South...
Australia Special Offers and Last Minute Deals
Do you want to dive one of the seven natural wonders of the world? Australia's Great Barrier Reef is a fantastic playground for divers and Dive The World has some great opportunities for you here. With such a large area to dive the "GBR" marine park can be a daunting...
Amazing Discounted Packages At Beqa Lagoon Resort
Last Updated on: 15 August 2015 Save Up To US$ 1843. See below. Paradise becomes more affordable with this excellent discount to dive and stay in Fiji. Now Beqa Lagoon Resort has a mouth-watering offer on c dates in Dec 2015. To the south of Viti Levu, less than an...
Learn To Dive On The Great Barrier Reef Onboard Scubapro
Would you like to learn to dive on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a fabulous liveaboard experience? Then jump onboard the Australian liveaboard Scubapro and get certified on the Cairns Barrier Reef! Scubapro's 5 day course package is the most popular and fun...
20% off On SY Fiji Siren Selected Cruises
Last updated: 09 Sept 2016 As we all know Fiji was hit by a cruel blow recently and some of the country, particularly in the north, suffered extensive damage. The news we are hearing from our operator partners (not based in the Taveuni area) is that seas are calm and...
5% Off Your Next Diving Holiday – Book Our New Sau Bay Fiji Retreat
Dive The World have just added a very special resort to our Fiji selection. The Sau Bay Fiji Retreat is a wonderfully intimate boutique resort. To celebrate this fantastic addition to our line-up of stunning Fiji dive resorts we will give you 5% off your next holiday...