Overview of Oceania

Quick Overview

Countries of Oceania

• Australia: The flagship destination of the Pacific has always attracted visitors with its vastness and diversity. From the arid deserts of the interior to the surfer beaches of Queensland, from the mountains of the southeast to the countless natural parks of the country, the land of the Aboriginal people remains first and foremost an extraordinary nature-adventure destination.

• Cook Islands: Islands and atolls just as you imagine them in the Pacific. This territory, associated with New Zealand, is a (small) vacation-relaxation destination, at least for its southernmost islands.

• Fiji: Thanks to its position on the route between North America and Australia, the archipelago has almost always enjoyed a certain tourist appeal. Like other micro-states in the Pacific, Fiji is a delightful mix of nature, beaches, water activities, and local culture and traditions.

• Hawaii: Here, nature—and particularly volcanoes—has created stunning landscapes, while the ocean has become the playground of choice for surfers from around the world. For many, Hawaii remains synonymous with relaxation and vacations in an exceptionally pleasant setting...

• Easter Island: World-famous for its numerous and immense statues (the "moai"), the island requires a certain budget to visit and stay. The price to pay, in a way, for a unique place...

• Kiribati:

• Mariana Islands:

• Marshall Islands:

• Micronesia:

• Nauru:

• Niue:

• New Caledonia: This French territory in the Antipodes boasts one of the world’s most beautiful lagoons and countless stunning beaches. Add to that a sometimes exuberant nature and still-vibrant Kanak and Caldoche cultures, and the destination has everything to please.

• New Zealand: While the cities of Auckland and Wellington are of interest, and Māori culture is well worth discovering, New Zealand remains above all a land of nature with diverse and breathtaking landscapes, as well as a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

• Palau:

• Papua New Guinea: It is undoubtedly the least explored land on the planet. It offers visitors a journey through time thanks to its people, and all kinds of adventures in a wild nature perfect for outdoor activities.

• French Polynesia: Tropical islands just as you imagine them—deserted white-sand beaches, coconut trees, lagoons with crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life. While it may sound like a postcard, this description fits many (though not all) of Polynesia’s islands.

• Solomon Islands:

• Samoa(s):

• Tonga: Less known than its Fijian neighbor, the Tonga archipelago is rarely visited (especially by Europeans), even though it offers several beautiful beaches, some diving spots, a pleasant natural setting, and a friendly population.

• Tuvalu:

• Vanuatu: The archipelago is a nature-adventure and cultural destination. The program includes volcanoes, forests, waterfalls, stunning beaches, but above all, strong and ever-present local traditions that sometimes seem to transport visitors to another era.

• Wallis and Futuna: Overlooked by many and not at all touristy, this archipelago lost in the Pacific is a completely off-the-beaten-path destination, which is also not necessarily the most "spectacular."

Tourism

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