Australia and Oceania

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Learn What It’s Like To Travel In Australia and Oceania.

Traveling to Australia or Oceania is something that many people will never do. Often the distance and time it takes to get there dissuade many. Most importantly, there’s the cost of traveling to Australia and the costs of traveling in Australia and neighboring counties. While not the most budget-friendly continent to travel to, there are ways to get there without breaking the bank.  And there are tons of options to navigate this region for any budget.

Australia, New Zealand, and French Polynesia are the countries most people know in Oceania. The pristine conditions, beautiful islands, and out-of-this-world ocean life of Oceania entice surfers, divers, and water lovers worldwide.

There is much to explore in Australia, including the Outback, Uluru, the Gold Coast, and the famous Great Barrier Reef. As for New Zealand, its natural beauty and adrenaline-pumping activities attract a wide range of people! There is no doubt that French Polynesia is an American favorite – especially for honeymooners.

Australia and Oceania Regions

Australasia: Australasia comprises Australia, New Zealand, and their neighboring Pacific Ocean islands. There are frequent flights between the countries, and English is widely spoken in the region, making it an accessible area to explore. Home of The Great Barrier Reef and the Lord of the Rings filming locations, many people travel to this region for this alone.  Australasia also has some of the best scuba diving conditions on earth.

Melanesia: The Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu are islands northwest of Australia. Each island has a great deal of history, culture, and exotic landscapes. Flying to Fiji from Australia and New Zealand or Asia or North America is the easiest way to reach this region.

Micronesia: Micronesia is part of Oceania’s northwest region. Nauru is a county that few visit.  The Marshall Islands are some of the world’s most remote islands. The area is easy to explore for US travelers since English is widely spoken, and the US dollar is welcome.

Polynesia: Some of the world’s most beautiful islands are in Polynesia, the most distant region of Oceania. Bora Bora and Tahiti are popular destinations in French Polynesia, while Easter Island is home to mysterious stone carvings that attract hundreds of visitors yearly. Several languages are spoken in the region, including English, French, Spanish, and indigenous Polynesian languages.

Finally, many people dream of Australia and Oceania but think it’s too expensive or out of reach. It’s not, and here is how you can travel there on any budget.

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