The smallest of continents, Oceania is scattered in the vast area covered by the Pacific Ocean between Asia and the Americas. Traditionally divided into cultural regions of Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia, Oceania contains a highly diverse array of landscapes from the vast empty plains of Australia to the tropical volcanic islands of Hawaii, and societies from the modern cities in Australia and New Zealand to the jungle tribes of New Guinea. The 27.000 Pacific Islands range from large mountainous islands to small atoll nations. This region that was the latest to be discovered by Europeans hosts some of the world's most desirable travel destinations, such as Tahiti or Waikiki, as well as breathtaking trekking routes, diving destinations and tropical beach hideaways.

Browse travel destinations in Oceania:

• Australia Ayers Rock (Uluru), Adelaide, Alice Springs, Brisbane, Broome, Cairns, Darwin, Exmouth, Fraser Island, Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Hunter Valley, Kakadu National Park, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Tasmania
• Cook Islands Aitutaki, Rarotonga
• Fiji
• French Polynesia Bora Bora, Tahiti, Tuamotu Islands
• Guam
• Hawaii (USA) Hawaii (Big Island), Honolulu, Kauai, Maui
• New Caledonia
• New Zealand Alpine Pacific Triangle, Auckland, Lake Taupo, Queenstown, Rotorua, Tauranga, Wellington
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Palau
• Papua New Guinea
• Samoa
• Tonga
• Vanuatu

Best destinations in Oceania per category

Amusement park Beach Biking Concerts or festivals Famous local kitchen Fishing Golf Historical sights Horseback riding Indigenous people or culture Jungle

Kayaking Lakes Mountains Museums Nightlife Rafting Sailing Scenic landscapes Shopping Sightseeing tours Snorkeling & diving

Spa Sun bathing Surfing Theatres Trekking Volcanic soil Wildlife Woods World heritage Zoo