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
Tui Tai – making a difference in Fiji
We at Dive The World are keen to promote diving operators that offer a high quality service to their guests but those that go the extra mile deserve special credit. Read below about the valuable contributions the Tui Tai is making to the lives of ordinary Fijians......
Turtles found stranded on boat freed.
The discovery of four large live turtles in a stranded boat early yesterday morning has shocked Trinity Beach residents, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority is investigating whether the indigenous hunters who caught them were exercising their...
Our new dive resort options in Fiji
Following our latest extensive Fiji trip where we sought to find out all we can to make sure our site is up-to-date and full of the best advice for YOU, we have added 3 new resorts to our range. Paradise Taveuni Taveuni continues to attract divers from all over the...
Fiji Coup – What’s it like one year on?
On a recent trip to Fiji we thought it might be useful to get an idea from the people of Fiji as to how they feel about the 2006 coup and the impact that it has had on the country. By way of background Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who instigated the coup was the man...
Hanging Out With the Stars in Fiji
Fiji is a diving destination which is becoming more and more associated with 'A list' stars. In the film the Truman Show, the father of Truman's love interest tells him their family are "moving to Fiji" as if to throw him off the scent since the Fijian islands...
Tui Tai fit for a princess
Jazmin Grace Grimaldi, daughter of His Royal Highness Prince Albert of Monaco, selects Tui Tai for her South Pacific expedition. Many newspapers and magazines around the world have reported on Jazmin Grace's visit to Fiji, and she too has discussed it on her web site....
More Protection For Fiji’s sharks
This article appears courtesy of Beqa Adventure Divers – the number one name in shark conservation in Fiji: “Ever since having established the Shark Reef Marine Reserve in 2003, we have been striving to further expand the protected area. As the data...
Beqa Adventure Divers scoop diving award
Beqa Adventure Divers, THE organisation behind Fiji’s highly acclaimed shark diving and conservation efforts have had their good work honoured again – this time at the Fiji Excellence in Tourism Awards. The who’s who in the Fiji tourism world...
New Lembeh Resort / Great Astrolabe Reef Special
A Merry Christmas to you all! 2007 is just around the corner, and we have 2 more great options for your group in the New Year. The Matava Resort in Fiji has released a great group offer to selected agents, but act fast, as we can only book 1 group at this price. Also...
Fiji Shark Diving up for BBC Environmental Award
Sharks – is there a diver out there who doesn’t want to see them? Can any diver honestly say that sharks are boring? Hell, no. We all want to see sharks, but the sad fact is that in many parts of the world, sharks are hunted down and killed. And often...