Whether you call this continent Oceania, Australasia, or just Australia, this watery region is an amazing place to travel. It includes thousands of islands scattered throughout the South Pacific Ocean and comprises about a dozen independent nations, including the larger countries of Australia and New Zealand, in addition to many other dependent territories.

Life here is slow and relaxed, but there are plenty of opportunities for adventure, culture and exploration. Be aware that travel in Oceania can be more expensive than in other regions, as country hopping almost always requires a several-hour-long flight.

However, not everything is as remote as it seems: Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the most multicultural cities in the world, and both are famous not only as landscapes for epic films, but for their cutting-edge digital technologies too.

Oceania travel podcasts

Travel destinations in Oceania

Where are you headed? Check out our country pages for Australia, New Zealand, and Tonga, or browse the articles below.

New Zealand travel

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New Zealand, Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud. Whatever you call it, travelling New Zealand is an adventurous, nature-loving, cultural tour de force through some of the finest countryside you’ll find in the world. Be a beach bum during the long summer evenings or ski your heart out during the northern hemisphere summer —…
Ayers Rock/Uluru, Australia

Australia travel

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Australia’s iconic southern charm contrasts with hard outback life in this huge country of red dust and cosmopolitan cities. Party along the east coast cities while spending your days at the beach, or head ‘cross country to dodge kangaroos, explore opal mines and walk around Uluru (Ayers Rock). And, of course, there’s plenty of wine…

Tonga travel

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Tonga is a country of many parts, many of them relaxed, beautiful and enjoyable. Get caught up in a resort complete with swim-up bar, or island-hop by plane, ferry or yacht. Along with the top line, there’s plenty for budget travellers, with seaside backpackers along with cheaper inland finds. Above all though, you’ll enjoy having…