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
Ultimate Fiji Day Trips: Shark Reef and Beqa Lagoon
If you want to dive Fiji consider adding the option of doing one of 2 incredible Viti Levu diving day trips: Shark Reef and Beqa Lagoon. Both options depart from the Pacific Harbour on Viti Levu (conveniently where international flights arrive), are day trip tours and...
Fiji’s Volivoli Beach Resort offers 2 free nights
Parts of Fiji were badly damaged in February 2016 by the strongest tropical cyclone to make landfall in Fiji in recorded history. Viti Levu was one of the hardest hit areas of this island nation. On the 20th February 2016, winds reached 230 km/h just before the storm...
Time To Dive The Great Barrier Reef?
Over the past 2 months, the Great Barrier Reef has received a great deal of attention in the media. How much of this reporting is sensationalism? How much is political jockeying between conservationists, the government and the coal mining industry? And how does all...
Tourist $$s More Important Than Ever In Post-Cyclone Fiji
One's initial reaction on hearing that your dream vacation destination has been hit by a super storm might be to despair. However there are plenty of reasons why such an event may not be such bad news after all. In fact, for several reasons, now could be a great time...
‘Famous’ Great White Sharks Contribution to Conservation
Have you ever wondered why the ocean’s apex predator needs to be protected? Are you interested to learn how certain ‘famous’ lady sharks have contributed to bringing awareness to their plight. Let us introduce you to a couple of 'leading ladies' in the world of shark...
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! Renowned as one of the world’s ultimate diving destinations, Palau offers an underwater wonderland teeming with marine biodiversity, dramatic...
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...
Tui Tai Awarded TripAdvisor 2013 Certificate of Excellence
For the 3rd year in a row, Tui Tai Expeditions has been awarded TripAdivsor's Certificate of Excellence. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is...