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
Palau Tropic Dancer Liveaboard
The Palau Tropic Dancer is a 31m catamaran which accommodates up to 18 divers on liveaboard cruises around some of the Pacific’s and Palau's most beautiful dive sites. With Sunday to Sunday departures all year long you can experience famous sites like Jellyfish Lake...
Palau Aggressor II: 50% Off Selected Trips
The Palau Aggressor II is a 32m catamaran with a 10m wide beam meaning there is always plenty of comfort, safety and stability. Palau has been an Aggressor dive destination since 1990 meaning you are diving with experienced people who know this fantastic destination...
Specials Galore at Waidroka Bay Resort Fiji
Are you looking for both adventure and tranquility on your Fiji diving trip? Then the Waidroka Bay Resort, Viti Levu is just what you're looking for. Have a look at our super discounts below. The Waidroka Bay Resort provides quality accommodation along with an...
Australia Creates World’s Biggest Marine Park
Australia is set to create the largest network of marine parks in the world which will give protection to waters covering an area as big as India. This is great news for Australia diving enthusiasts! All oil and gas exploration will be banned and commercial fishing...
New Fiji Resort Volivoli – Get 5% Off Your Next Dive Holiday!
At Dive The World we are happy to announce the launch of our new Fiji dive resort VoliVoli. And to celebrate this addition to our line-up of quality Fiji dive resorts we will give you 5% off your next holiday with Dive The World when you book your stay now. But hurry...
Matava Astrolabe Hideaway Wins TripAdvisor Excellence Award
Matava Astrolabe Hideaway has just announced that their dive resort in Fiji has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the 3rd year in a row! This hospitality award is only given to establishments that achieve outstanding guest reviews on...
Join The Great Fiji Shark Count This November
Shark Savers has recently announced its sponsorship and participation in the Great Fiji Shark Count in November 2012. And you can take part in this event on your Fiji resort diving vacation! This major event to 'count' the shark population in Fiji is being run in...
PADI Green Star Award For Matava Astrolabe Hideaway
Matava Astrolabe Hideaway was recently awarded the PADI Green Star Award for their sustainable and eco-conscious environmental activities and business practices at their dive resort in Fiji. This is the first award of this kind in the Asia Pacific region. The PADI...
Rebranded Strategic Airlines Offers Low Fares To Phuket
Are you an Aussie dreaming about a Thailand diving holiday? Well here is some great news for you! Australian Low Cost Carrier (LCC) Strategic Airlines launched its rebranding as Air Australia recently. To mark the occasion Air Australia have emphasized a commitment to...
Save Up To US$ 135 With Kangaroo Explorer in 2018!
Hop onboard the MV Kangaroo Explorer Australian Liveaboard, and with their great discounts on offer at the moment you can save $$$ too! The MV Kangaroo Explorer is a 4 star boat that remains on the reef and is a great way to dive the best that Cairn's Outer Great...