Australia and New Zealand, the two largest countries in Oceania, have low crime rates when compared with other international destinations. The region is also home to bucket-list destinations that are at the top of everyone’s list, such as Fiji, the Great Barrier Reef, the South Island of New Zealand, the Australian outback, and many others. Oceania Australia New Zealand -- It can be difficult to pin down, but this is the place that has some of the world’s finest sights. The South Pacific is a vast geographic, often geopolitical region composed of several countries on land, but islands situated in the Pacific Ocean.

The Australian continent (as Australia is called by some) covers almost any landscape you can imagine, from deserts to rainforests to mountains. The world’s smallest continent and largest island, Australia is the same size as the U.S., yet has a population about as big as New York state, and some of the most bizarre wildlife on the planet. Australia is one massive country, with a whole lot of territory to cover in the Pacific islands too, from exploring hidden gems in Melbourne to trekking the epic trails of New Zealand. You will also discover these countries have vastly different environments, with Australia having huge deserts and New Zealand having high-altitude mountains.

Australia and New Zealand are major hubs of air traffic in the South Pacific, which has connecting flights with smaller nearby island countries. South African Airlines fly into Perth, on the West Coast of Australia, from where connections to other Australian cities, and New Zealand, are possible. From the northern Australian airports, daily flights depart to the Solomon Islands, Fiji, Vanuatu, and other neighbouring islands. The Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Brisbane and Sydney in Australia, and Nadi (Fiji) have the best connections to other destinations in Oceania.

Australia and New Zealand’s melange of mountains, deserts, coral reefs, forests, beaches, and multicultural cities is a perennial attraction for travellers. Beyond the undeniably beautiful islands of Polynesia, Melanesia and Micronesia, the sprawling landmasses of Australia provide a world of its own. Located just around 80km/50mi west of Sydney, in New South Wales, the Blue Mountains National Park is one of the eight protected spaces within the greater Blue Mountains area, designated as a UNESCO world heritage site due to its sandstone plateaus and Eucalyptus-adorned forested gorges. With a range of rugged sandstone mountains, forests, and one of the richest Indigenous art sites in southeast Australia, the whole park is a showcase for the stunning creations of nature.

Australia’s most celebrated natural attraction is one of the most significant natural wonders in the world, as well as being one of the best tourism attractions in Oceania. It is certainly the most iconic structure in Australia and seeing it dominating the Sydney skyline does not disappoint. We have never visited the Opera House while visiting Sydney but walking around and taking in the views from the waterfront reminds you why this is one of the world’s most iconic attractions. Most aspects of Sydney’s multicultural city shout out culture, no doubt Melbourne is the capital of Australia’s culture -- its diversity, its architecture, the number of live music venues, many excellent museums, and the fascinating, prolific street art combine to give it character like no other.

Port Douglas is a launching pad to the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree rainforest, making it a great destination for relaxing for a few days, exploring Australia’s beauties. Of course, Fraser Island (Australia) is also home to gorgeous white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, ideal for anyone looking to take some relaxing time away from everything. With over five hundred islands in Palau’s, this is a great destination for those diving enthusiasts, as well as for anyone looking to explore destinations that are not on the tourist radar. It extends from Australia’s Upper East Coast all the way down to Papua New Guinea, forming the base of the Pacific Coral Triangle.