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.
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AUSTRALIA
FIJI
SOLOMON ISLANDS
PALAU
Recent Oceania Articles
Nai’a Sails Back In May & Already Booked To Jul
If you're wondering what happened to Nai'a following her drydock accident in February 2010, you'll be glad to hear that her cruises have been seamlessly taken over by MV Lycianda with great success since then. The renowned Nai'a liveaboard is scheduled to return in...
Liveaboard Diving in Australia – Trip Reports
Australia's Great Barrier Reef is renowned for some of the best coral reef diving in the world, but the liveaboard you choose will make or break your holiday. We like to give you the lowdown, so Gavin Macaulay set out to test the waters on 3 very different liveaboards...
Best Fiji Dive Resorts Escape Cyclone Tomas
Are you a little concerned about the impact of Cyclone Tomas on your Fiji diving holiday? You have nothing to worry about. We checked in with our dive operators to see how they fared. Their response: "The guests are diving ... It's beautiful weather today!" So, with...
Up To US$ 523 Off Taka Australia Diving
Last updated: 23 September 2011 Save up to US$ 523 per diver! Are you in Australia and ready to dive Cod Hole and the pristine Coral Sea right now? Taka will take you there with her last minute specials. Not sure? First, take this virtual tour to see the spacious...
Coral Sea Campaigner Dives Into Remote Lihou
Would you like to dive into the fray and help Protect Our Coral Seas? You Bet Your Wrasse! Nicola Temple is a Coral Sea Campaigner and has made it her life's work to get into her scuba gear and find reasons to save our priceless marine heritage on Australia's Great...
Save Up To US$ 600 on Spirit Of Freedom
Save almost US$ 600 per diver! Do you want the freedom to enjoy luxury and comfort in-between diving the best of the Great Barrier Reef? The Spirit of Freedom is one of the best kitted out and largest liveaboards you will find in Australia. Spirit of Freedom takes you...
See Dwarf Minke Whales from Spoilsport
Do you want to dive with dwarf minke whales? Choose Spoilsport and your diving in the Ribbon Reefs is guaranteed! Dive into Mike Ball's video tour, then read on to book your diving holiday with dwarf minke whales ... As you snorkel and dive with dwarf minke whales you...
Save On Tui Tai’s Fiji Diving
Last updated: 12 July 2013 Do you want to experience the rush of drift diving in Taveuni and also have massages, cocktails, yoga, surfing ... and lots more? The AS Tui Tai Fiji liveaboard offers you the best action-packed holiday you can imagine. AS Tui Tai has been...
Diver’s Paradise in Fiji – Review
Are you thinking of a holiday in Fiji? Ever dived in Taveuni? Perhaps you would like to hear from the experts before investing your valuable dollars in a holiday destination? Experienced travel correspondent, John Alwyn-Jones, of e-Travel Blackboard recently visited...
Divers, Take Your Surfing Mates to Matava
You know how you just love to dive but your really good mates only want to surf? Or perhaps it's the other way round and you have diving buddies who just can't balance on a board? Well at Matava Resort on Kadavu you can do both. You will need to be experienced surfers...