Oceania

WELCOME TO OCEANIA!

Oceania is home to thousands of tropical islands that surround the Pacific Ocean hence the name Oceania. There are 14 independent countries that make up Oceania with Australia being the largest and most well-known.

Oceania is most famous for its sandy white beaches, colorful coral reefs, and active volcano plains.

Oceania mainly consists of 4 major regions, Australasia, Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia. Australia alone has so much to offer, some of Australia’s major attractions include the Australian Outback, The Great Barrier Reef & Sydney Harbor.

New Zealand is also another great country to visit. It’s home to some of the most beautiful natural landscapes and active volcanos. New Zealand is most famous for its jagged snowy mountains, picturesque landscapes, and Maori culture.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

This all depends on where you would like to go. The best time to visit Australia and New Zealand is during the summer months, which is from November to March however, May to August is a better time to visit tropical areas such as Polynesia & Micronesia.

Hurricane season is usually between April and November you expect a lot more rain and humidity during this time of year.

I highly recommend researching your destination weather beforehand, as natural disasters could occur and may prevent you from traveling.

WHAT TO EXPECT

With Oceania surrounded by many tropical islands. Here is what you can expect from the 4 largest regions that make up Oceania.

Australasia

Australasia consists of Australia, New Zealand & Papua New Guinea, and its nearby islands. The largest and most populated country is Australia which is sometimes considered a continent of its own.

Australasia’s natural wonders are beyond incredible. It’s also home to the world’s largest coral reef formations, with some of the best scuba diving and snorkelling in the world. Other top attractions include filming locations for Lord of the Rings, Bondi Beach, and Ayers Rock.

Polynesia

Polynesia consists of the Cook Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu & Samoa. Other territories include American Samoa, French Polynesia, Norfolk Island, and Hawaii.

Polynesia boasts some of the most picturesque islands in the pacific, with nothing but white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters stretching for thousands of miles. It’s famous for destinations such as Bora Bora, Tahiti, Hawaii, and Fiji.

Melanesia

Melanesia comprises 4 independent countries Vanuatu, Fiji, Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea. Melanesia is located on the western side of the eastern pacific and north of Australia.

Papua New Guinea, located just north of Australia, is the world’s second-largest island and is famous for its rugged terrain (Kokoda Track) and active volcanos.

Micronesia

The Micronesia region consists of 5 independent countries such as the Marshall Islands, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru & Palau. Micronesia experiences fewer tourists than most of the other surrounding islands, with Palau being the most interesting, with its lake full of jellyfish and unique culture.

It has some amazing beaches and scuba diving spots which include many shipwrecks locations such as Chuuk Lagoon.

Beaches

Ashlea Paige

January 16, 2020