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Australia

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New Zealand

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Fiji

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French Polynesia

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/French_Polynesia/TravelGuide-French_Polynesia.html

Papua New Guinea

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Vanuatu

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New Caledonia

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/New_Caledonia/TravelGuide-New_Caledonia.html

Cook Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Cook_Islands/TravelGuide-Cook_Islands.html

Guam

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Palau

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Tonga

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Independant State of Samoa

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Northern Mariana Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Northern_Mariana_Islands/TravelGuide-Northern_Mariana_Islands.html

American Samoa

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/American_Samoa/TravelGuide-American_Samoa.html

Federated States of Micronesia

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Federated_States_of_Micronesia/TravelGuide-Federated_States_of_Micronesia.html

Marshall Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Marshall_Islands/TravelGuide-Marshall_Islands.html

Kiribati

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Kiribati/TravelGuide-Kiribati.html

Solomon Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Solomon_Islands/TravelGuide-Solomon_Islands.html

Nauru

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Nauru/TravelGuide-Nauru.html

Norfolk Island

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Norfolk_Island/TravelGuide-Norfolk_Island.html

Tokelau

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Tokelau/TravelGuide-Tokelau.html

Pitcairn Islands

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Pitcairn_Islands/TravelGuide-Pitcairn_Islands.html

Pro

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  friendly people, safe clean places and accommodation, fresh and yummy food, etc 


Con

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  Long haul to get there and hard to migrate to 


In a nutshell

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  Australia has some of the best beaches in the world. 

 

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Sydney  

Sydney Opera House

Sydney Opera House, Sydney

 236 Reviews  If I were to ask people from all over to name a famous building from Sydney I'm willing to bet that 99.99% would name the Opera House. Sydney Opera House is to the city what the Eiffel Tower is to... 

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Park Hyatt Sydney

 5 Reviews and 326 Opinions  A luxurious setting, conveniently close to the city centre without the hubbub. You can have it both,... 

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Melbourne  

Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road, Melbourne

 144 Reviews  More than Twelve Apostles!!! You can travel from Melbourne to Apollo Bay Monday thru Friday: -->From Melbourne (Southern Cross Station), take Vline train at 9am and reach Geelong Station at... 

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Crown Towers

 11 Reviews and 350 Opinions  When it comes to luxury and service the Crown gets it right. Crown Towers is located on the banks... 

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Perth  

Kings Park

Kings Park, Perth

 114 Reviews  Each summer Shakespeare WA present a series of Shakespearean plays in the confines of Kings Park. It's a great way to spend a summer's evening, take a picnic blanket, some food and wine (byo) and... 

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Novotel Langley Perth

 4 Reviews and 600 Opinions  My partner and I just spent an anniversary night at the Novotel Langley. While the rooms were clean... 

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Brisbane  

Southbank

Southbank, Brisbane

 56 Reviews  The lagoon on southbank was my favourite thing about Brisbane, I love the idea that they built a beach to make up for the fact that they don't really have a natural one! Although it gets pretty... 

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Auckland  

Queen Street & Downtown

Queen Street & Downtown, Auckland

 35 Reviews  If you want to shop or just look around in Auckland go to Queen Street. It is the major commercial area of Auckland CBD. It is a quite long street from the Upper Queen Street beginning at Newtown Road... 

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Gold Coast  

Theme Parks.

Theme Parks., Gold Coast

 123 Reviews  Have just started a trip around Australia and recently visited the gold Coast Theme Parks. I purchased a single entry ticket to Sea World for $79 and then found out that I could of purchased the VIP... 

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Adelaide  

Glenelg

Glenelg, Adelaide

 33 Reviews  Glenelg is Adelaide's most popular beachside suburb and is a must see for most visitors. I spent a pleasant afternoon there, but more than the beach I liked the fascinating history of the town. This... 

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Canberra  

Australian War Memorial

Australian War Memorial, Canberra

 58 Reviews  Having taken note of the ancient lions at the entrance to the A.W.M please do not leave without finding the painting Menin Gate at Midnight located in a small space at the back of the Gallipoli... 

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Christchurch  

City Center

City Center, Christchurch

 154 Reviews  You might have followed the discussions about the fate of Christ Church Cathedral as the damage it suffered in the earthquakes has been a topic worldwide. Now we know that the Anglican Diocese is... 

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Queenstown  

Skyline Gondola and Restaurant

Skyline Gondola and Restaurant, Queenstown

 47 Reviews  For the most spectacular view of Queenstown, visit the Skyline Gondola. This takes you to Bob's Peak, offering a panoramic vista over the entire town and its environs. This is the best thing to see if... 

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Rotorua  

Skyline Gondola & Luge

Skyline Gondola & Luge, Rotorua

 21 Reviews  This is not to missed, fun for all the family, fast or slow it's up to you with beginner, medium and fast tracks! Take the Gondola up the top of the moutain which has panoramic views and enjoy riding... 

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Geelong  

Geelong Waterfront

Geelong Waterfront, Geelong

 18 Reviews  Eastern beach has a beautiful hill landscape for jogging, a gated swimming area, stunning views of Corio Bay. Locals and tourists come here to spend morning walk, jogging, photo shooting, and etc. You... 

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 Jetstar is a budget airline servicing Australia, New Zealand and some South Asian destinations. Very much a buidget airline but in some places there is no... 

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Q:  Hello The following question may sound weird. We about 3-4 people will be travelling to australia in Nov. and for exploring... 

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A: I have to admit I have never heard of this arrangement. Which wildlife parks were you considering? I think you would be better off booking a coach tour where... 

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NO DOUBT, AUSTRALIA IS A TOP TOURIST DESTINATION

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 Even for a local Aussie like me, there are still heaps of places to see in our beautiful paradise!OF course, there's the usual icons where new events, concerts, plays, arts and music festivals are... 

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Aboriginal Australia

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 When one thinks of the Australian Aboriginal people, an image of the outback immediately comes to mind, for internationals and many Australians alike. However, Aborigines were and are not just a... 

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Being in Australia in Oceania

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 Home and heart. Many people on this site have travelled more widely within those countries that I have visited and indeed to far more countries. At times I don't even feel like I am an expert on... 

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Cruising on a Queues Ship

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  I use this page for telling you stories and giving you detailed information about our South Pacific Cruise and the ship. This page is a mixture of General Info and some entertaining storytelling. I... 

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Welcome to Australia and Oceania!

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 Since this page is really an overview for the South Pacific as a whole, I will be adding overview tips for the following locations I have been in Australia and Oceania. Australia - This is currently... 

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