From the lazy beaches of the South Pacific and Micronesia where coconuts fall and time is lost to the thrumming capitals of Australia and New Zealand, this is a region where the rainforest meets the sea (and city) with jaw dropping landscapes and vibrant metropolises offering a myriad of opportunities for exploring incredible culture, festivals and food.

Embrace the tyranny of distance. Whether you’re floating the sunset away in Tuvalu or floating down Tasmania’s Franklin River, the Pacific offers more islands than you can shake a snorkel at.