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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Recent Oceania Articles
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The Solomon Islands Latest Travel News
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The Latest Australian Travel News
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Latest Fiji Travel News
Fiji is a group of volcanic islands in the South Pacific. New Zealand lies 1,400 km to the south, and the Queensland coast of Australia is some 1,800 km to the southeast east, and Fiji's nearest neighbours include Tonga, Vanuata, Wallis and Futuna, and Niue. The...
Travel News Palau
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The largest coral reef ecosystem on earth, the Great Barrier Reef, has revealed a spectacular and previously unknown jewel. The sapphire-hued blue hole was discovered by marine biologist and underwater photographer, Johnny Gaskell. Blue holes are underwater sinkholes....
Spoilsport Liveaboard’s Coral Sea Exploratory Expeditions
When you combine Australia's most awarded liveaboard with a top class diving itinerary you have the Spoilsport Coral Sea Exploratory Expediton cruises. Your 725km, liveaboard adventure begins in Cairns. The purpose built Spoilsport liveaboard features twin hulls...
Turtle Spectacular Special Expedition with Spoilsport
Mark your calendars now for your awesome annual liveaboard trip to the far northern Great Barrier Reef. Due to popular demand, this annual trip is now available for two departure dates in 2018 & 2019. Bookmark these dates for your 7 night, 26 dive, not to be...
Spoilsport Special 7 Night Expedition Hosted By Mike Ball
This amazing itinerary is only scheduled once each year! Ensure that you confirm your place for the Spoilsport liveaboard 2019 departure now by emailing our sales team right away. This not to be missed 8 day / 7 night liveaboard cruise departs on 11 July 2019. Trip...
Planning a Dive Holiday? Learn About the Palau Eco Pledge
Is Palau on your radar as your next liveaboard diving holiday destination? Then be prepared to sign their Eco Pledge at immigration in order to obtain entry. This small island nation has a history of being serious about protecting their natural resources. 2009 the...