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Australasia (except NZ)

Oceania and Australasia are geographic regions with varying definitions, depending on the source. New Zealand appears to be the biggest source of controversy as to where it belongs. Albom Adventures has chosen to define our Oceania category as Australia and all of the islands in the Southern Pacific Ocean.

(countries we have written about are in italics):

  • Australia: A country deserving of its own subcategory.
  • Pacific Islands: including American Samoa, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, French Polynesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
  • New Zealand: This is our home country and technically not part of Oceania. It is, however, part of Australasia, and in conversation, the two are often interchangeable. We have added New Zealand as a separate tab on the menu bar.

Enjoy our Oceania-based articles:

One of the many Australian beaches perfect for family surfing vacations

5 Great Family-Friendly Surfing Vacations in Australia

Read more5 Great Family-Friendly Surfing Vacations in Australia
Rawson Pass in Kosciuszko National Park

Things to do in Jindabyne Australia – A Visitors Guide

Read moreThings to do in Jindabyne Australia – A Visitors Guide
Lots of gnomes gathered on a fallen tree at Gnomesville in Western Australia

Gnomesville is Real! A Quirky Spot in Ferguson Valley, Australia

Read moreGnomesville is Real! A Quirky Spot in Ferguson Valley, Australia
Cable car seen in the distance on a blue mountains day trip from Sydney Australia

Popular Day Trips from Sydney, Australia

Read morePopular Day Trips from Sydney, Australia
Sydney Harbour sunset

Enjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away

Read moreEnjoying a Sydney Harbour Sunset as We Cruise Away
Exterior of the Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide

17 Fun Things to Do in Adelaide South Australia

Read more17 Fun Things to Do in Adelaide South Australia
Sheraton Hotel Derelict, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Sheraton Rarotonga: Abandonded Hotel with a Curse in the Cook Islands

Read moreSheraton Rarotonga: Abandonded Hotel with a Curse in the Cook Islands
Muri Lagoon on a Rarotonga Travel Guide

Rarotonga Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Visit

Read moreRarotonga Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before You Visit
Remarkable Rocks at Flinders Chase Park on Kangaroo Island, Australia.

Things to Do in Kangaroo Island – Itinerary for 2022

Read moreThings to Do in Kangaroo Island – Itinerary for 2022
Arbory Afloat bar and restaurant on Yarra River in Melbourne, Australia.

Fun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples

Read moreFun Things to Do in Melbourne for Couples
Australian animal Quokka and joey on Rottnest Island in Western Australia

What to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Quokka Selfies

Read moreWhat to Do on Rottnest Island Besides Quokka Selfies
Wheat silo art in Albany Western Australia, part of the Public Silo Trail

Perth to Albany Road Trip Via Public Silo Trail

Read morePerth to Albany Road Trip Via Public Silo Trail
Iguana at the Chinese Garden of Friendship in Sydney

Australian Animals: Unique, Poisonous, or Adorable

Read moreAustralian Animals: Unique, Poisonous, or Adorable
Charming coastal views and palm trees as we sail into Tahiti in French Polynesia

Things to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in Tropical French Polynesia

Read moreThings to do in Tahiti: Relax and Explore in Tropical French Polynesia
Pola Island in the National Park of

Visiting American Samoa: Home to a Tropical US National Park

Read moreVisiting American Samoa: Home to a Tropical US National Park
Snorkelling at Titikaveka Beach, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

Rarotonga Snorkelling Captured on our Underwater Compact Camera

Read moreRarotonga Snorkelling Captured on our Underwater Compact Camera
The Rarotongan Resort, Rarotonga, Cook Islands

26 Things to Do in Rarotonga: White Sand Beaches, Culture, or Adventure

Read more26 Things to Do in Rarotonga: White Sand Beaches, Culture, or Adventure
Looking east from Twelve Apostles, the most popular stop along a Great Ocean Road itinerary in Australia

Great Ocean Road Itinerary: 4 Days Loop – Melbourne with Inland Return

Read moreGreat Ocean Road Itinerary: 4 Days Loop – Melbourne with Inland Return
Street art graffiti on Rutledge Lane in Melbourne Australia

Explore Melbourne Street Art and Graffiti Laneways

Read moreExplore Melbourne Street Art and Graffiti Laneways
The patient bathtub in J-Ward a lunatic asylum for the criminally insane in Ararat, Australia

J-Ward: Inside a Lunatic Asylum for the Criminally Insane

Read moreJ-Ward: Inside a Lunatic Asylum for the Criminally Insane
Street art in Perth, Western Australia

Discovering Street Art in Perth, Australia

Read moreDiscovering Street Art in Perth, Australia
Walking up before going inside the Sydney Opera House

Inside the Sydney Opera House: Our Tour of an Australian Icon

Read moreInside the Sydney Opera House: Our Tour of an Australian Icon
Black swans are the namesake of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia

Cruising on the Swan River to Artistic Fremantle, Australia

Read moreCruising on the Swan River to Artistic Fremantle, Australia
Boab Tree in Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia

Photos of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia

Read morePhotos of Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth Australia
HMAS Sydney II Mermoial in Geraldton, Australia

Things to Do in Geraldton Australia in One Day

Read moreThings to Do in Geraldton Australia in One Day
Glass artwork onboard Radiance of the Seas

Quirky Artwork Onboard Radiance of the Seas

Read moreQuirky Artwork Onboard Radiance of the Seas
Iron Ore boulder on display in town in Port Hedlands, Australia

Docking in Port Hedland Australia? What to do in this Mining Town

Read moreDocking in Port Hedland Australia? What to do in this Mining Town
Radiance of the Seas as seen from the Bicentennial Park in Darwin Australia

What to Do in Darwin Australia on a Cruise Port Visit

Read moreWhat to Do in Darwin Australia on a Cruise Port Visit
Swimming pool on the Radiance of the Seas

Initial Impressions: Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Review

Read moreInitial Impressions: Royal Caribbean Radiance of the Seas Review
Millaa Millaa Falls outdside of Cairns, Australia

Waterfalls Near Cairns Australia’s Cruise Port

Read moreWaterfalls Near Cairns Australia’s Cruise Port
The shrine of rememberance is one of many memorials in ANZAC squ

Brisbane as a Cruise Port: Sailing with Royal Caribbean

Read moreBrisbane as a Cruise Port: Sailing with Royal Caribbean
Union Lane Melbourne Australia photo by beer-and-croissants

Travel Bloggers Explore New Zealand and Australia Street Art

Read moreTravel Bloggers Explore New Zealand and Australia Street Art
Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney Australia

Photos of Sydney Australia Testing Limits: Olympus 14-150mm

Read morePhotos of Sydney Australia Testing Limits: Olympus 14-150mm
The Australian Hotel is owned by Richard Branson, and serves emu and kangaroo pizza

Australia’s First Convict Settlement: the Rocks in Sydney

Read moreAustralia’s First Convict Settlement: the Rocks in Sydney
Cape Byron Headland Reserve, Byron Bay, Australia

Cape Byron Headland Reserve, NSW, Australia

Read moreCape Byron Headland Reserve, NSW, Australia
The castle ruins of Paronella Park, Queensland Australia lit up at night.

Paronella Park at Night – Ruins of Spanish Castle in Australia

Read moreParonella Park at Night – Ruins of Spanish Castle in Australia
Typcial Samoan Kitchen

Resort Life: A Big Contrast to Living in Samoa

Read moreResort Life: A Big Contrast to Living in Samoa
Jumping into the Lava Caves at To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Samoa Highlights: Top 10 Things To Do In Samoa

Read moreSamoa Highlights: Top 10 Things To Do In Samoa
Peeling back the outer shell and coir (fibrous husk) of the coconut

Fresh Coconut Milk Samoan Style: Climb, Crack, Drink- See How It’s Done

Read moreFresh Coconut Milk Samoan Style: Climb, Crack, Drink- See How It’s Done
To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Jumping Into Vivid Turquoise Waters at To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa

Read moreJumping Into Vivid Turquoise Waters at To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa
Books in Robert Stevenson's library in the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum in Samoa. Photo copyright ©Sarah Albom 2014

Robert Louis Stevenson Museum – Explore the Author’s Home in Samoa

Read moreRobert Louis Stevenson Museum – Explore the Author’s Home in Samoa
Waiting area for Hospital in Samoa

Interesting ER Visit to a Hospital in Samoa

Read moreInteresting ER Visit to a Hospital in Samoa
Fuipisia Falls in Samoa

Hiking to Fuipisia Falls – A Hidden Gem in Samoa

Read moreHiking to Fuipisia Falls – A Hidden Gem in Samoa
Sunrise in Samoa at Saletoga Sands Resort

Saletoga Sands Review: It’s Where to Stay in Samoa

Read moreSaletoga Sands Review: It’s Where to Stay in Samoa
Little Blue penguin at St. Kilda pier, Melbourne, Australia

Eating Cakes and Viewing Penguins in St Kilda a Melbourne Suburb

Read moreEating Cakes and Viewing Penguins in St Kilda a Melbourne Suburb

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