Sydney, Moreton island, Brisbane, Townsville, Cairns, Alotau, Conflict islands, Kiriwina island, Honiara, Luganville, Port Vila, Mystery island, Lautoka, Suva, Dravuni island, Vava'u, Nuku'alofa -, Waitangi, Tauranga, Auckland

Moreton Island is an island on the eastern side of Moreton Bay on the coast of South East Queensland, Australia. The Coral Sea lies on the east coast of the island.Moreton Island lies northeast of the Queensland capital, Brisbane. 95% of the island is contained within a national park and a popular destination for day trippers, four wheel driving, camping, recreational angling and whale watching and just a 75-minute ferry ride from Brisbane. It is the third largest sand island in the world. Together with Fraser Island, Moreton Island forms the largest sand structure in the world. The private Tangalooma Island Resort is also within the locality of Moreton Island. All residential areas are located on the western coast of the island facing Moreton Bay. The island was named by Matthew Flinders. At least five lighthouses have been built on the island. A small number of residents live in four small settlements. Tangalooma was the site of a whaling station. Access to the island is by vehicular barge or passenger ferry services. Moreton Island is a popular destination for camping and fishing.

Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the Australian state of Queensland. It is one of the oldest cities in Australia, named after the Brisbane River on which it is located. The city is among the most popular tourist destinations in Australia. Travellers can walk around its historic neighbourhoods and shopping precincts or visit the museums, the botanical gardens and the wildlife parks. Local people are very friendly and helpful and the transportation within the city limits is very affordable and well organized.

Townsville is coastal city in Far North Queensland, Australia. It’s the gateway to Magnetic Island, an island located directly off the city’s coast, whose most of the land area is a National Park. Townsville’s waterfront is full of parks, pools, cafes and hundreds of palm trees.  On its northern tip there is an enormous artificial rock pool surrounded by lawns and sandy beaches. Visit the Reef Aquarium and the Museum of Tropical Queensland with displays on North Queensland’s history from the dinosaurs to the rainforest and reef.

Cairns is located on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula in the North region of Queensland, Australia. It is a cosmopolitan city and a very popular tourist destination. Cairns is surrounded by rainforest and it is the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Yorkeys Knob is a calm bay on the northern side of Cairns, with a fabulous beach. It is a famous kite surfing destination. 

Alotau is located on the northern shore of Milne Bay, in Papua New Guinea. It is the gateway to some of the most remote island communities remaining in the world today. The relaxed atmosphere of this place, the rich history and culture and its natural beauty make Alotau an amazing tourist destination. Visitors will very easily find something to love about this place.

The Conflict Group is an atoll in Papua New Guinea. The group was sighted in 1879 by HMS Cormorant, by moonlight; it was named in 1880 by Bower, captain of HMS Conflict. Irai Island is the center of population of the group. The small Panasea Island has an eco-resort with a small staff.

Kiriwina is the largest of the Trobriand Islands, with an area of 290.5 km².It is part of the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea. Most of the 12,000 people who live in the Trobriands live on Kiriwina. The Kilivila language, also known as Kiriwina, is spoken on the island. The main town is Losuia.

The National Museum, located opposite the Mendana Hotel, has exhibits of traditional handicrafts and historical artefacts, particularly exhibits on archaeology, currencies, arms, languages, personal ornaments, traditional music and dance, agricultural implements, life and natural environs of the country, fishing tools and tackles, and many publications and handicrafts. The Cultural Centre of the museum has a display of eight traditional houses, built in 1981, from the nine provinces of Solomon Islands. The museum hosted the first Melanesian Arts and Crafts festival in 1998, and also organizes dances on the festival stage opposite the museum. There is also a Japanese howitzer on display between the museum and the police station, which is called "Pistol Pete". It was used for bombarding the Henderson Airfield during the Guadalcanal fighting. On the opposite side of the police station is the Central Bank, which has a display of traditional currency. It also has some exquisite Rennellese wood carvings and paintings. The Cultural Centre behind the museum has exhibits of several traditional architectural styles. The National Art Gallery arranges painting exhibitions at the Old Government House, the former residence of the Governor General. A large collection of historical importance can be seen at the National Archives which is open to the public.

Luganville is the largest town on Espiritu Santο, an island in Vanuatu. Vanuatu is an archipelago consisting of 83 islands, in the southwest Pacific Ocean. The biggest attraction to the Island is the wreck of the SS President Coolidge, a WWII troop carrier sunk in 1942. The majority of visitors are divers who come to explore this famous wreck.

Port-Vila is the capital and largest city of Vanuatu, an archipelago consisting of 83 islands in the southwest Pacific Ocean. It is situated on the island of Efate in the province of Shefa, within a magnificent natural harbor. Port-Vila is a popular destination for cruise ships but remains a small, colourful and laid-back capital. 

Mystery Island is a tiny islet on the southern tip of the Vanuatu archipelago. This completely uninhabited islet is surrounded by coral reefs, crystal clear waters and a variety of stunningly beautiful marine life.  Cruise ships stop regularly at Mystery Island and visitors have the chance to walk around the shore, swim and relax on the beach.  

Lautoka is located in the west of the island of Viti Levu, the largest island in the Republic of Fiji. Lautoka lies in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region and it is known as the Sugar City. The scenery around the city is stunning, with high mountains, lush vegetation, crystal clear waters, and pristine white-sand beaches. 

Suva is situated on the southeast coast of Viti Levu,Fiji. Suva is the capital and the commercial and political centre of Fiji. There is evidence of a rich British Empire tradition in the city: wooden buildings, statues, parks and imperious public buildings. Travellers can stroll around town, take a look at locations like the produce and seafood markets or visit the National Museum and the Botanical Gardens. 

Dravuni is a volcanic island in the Kadavu group of islands in Fiji, located south of the main island of Viti Levu. The tiny island which is inhabited by merely 100 people is a pristine tropical paradise. Visitors can walk around it in no time, admire the variety of coloured corals and get to know the friendly local people

Vavaʻu is the island group of one large island (ʻUtu Vavaʻu) and 40 smaller ones in Tonga. It is part of Vavaʻu District which includes several other individual islands. According to tradition the Maui god fished up both Tongatapu and Vavaʻu but put a little more effort into the former. Vavaʻu rises 204 metres (669 ft) above sea level at Mount Talau. The capital is Neiafu, which is the fifth largest city in Tonga, situated at the Port of Refuge (Puatalefusi or Lolo-ʻa-Halaevalu).

Waitangi is best known for being the location where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed on February 6, 1840. It is also the place where the Declaration of Independence of New Zealand was signed five years prior, on October 28, 1835. This document was ratified by the British Crown the following year. Waitangi is a locality in the Bay of Islands on the North Island of New Zealand. It is close to the town of Paihia (of which it is considered a part), 60 kilometres north of Whangarei. The name means weeping waters in Māori.

Tauranga is a city on the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island. It is situated in the Bay of Plenty and is protected by Matakana Island. In Maori the name Tauranga translates to “sheltered anchorage”. The town of Mount Maunganui stands at the entrance to the harbor, north of Tauranga. Tauranga is one of the major resorts in New Zealand, famous for its beautiful beaches, historical highlights, interesting architecture and tasty seafood.

Auckland is the largest metropolitan area in both Polynesia and New Zealand. It is situated on a narrow isthmus of land that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of New Zealand’s North Island. Auckland is a major cruise ship port of call. The ships dock at Queens Wharf, within walking distance of downtown. The concrete and glass Sky Tower, a massive "needle" type building, and the striking Harbor Bridge are the city's most iconic landmarks. Auckland is a mixture of south pacific and Asian cultures and a Maori heritage. The city offers unique dining experiences and endless shopping opportunities.