Oceania is composed of various islands nestled on the Pacific Ocean. Australia and New Zealand are just two of these nations.
Australia never fails to satisfy backpackers who are thirsty for new sights to uncover. The Land Down Under is indeed a treasure chest full of wonders. Australia’s Outback is a testimonial to the country’s rich rainforest and diverse flora and fauna. In fact, the world’s oldest and most exotic fauna is here – the Cape Tribulation. Get up close and personal with kangaroos, wombat, koalas and dingos.
Everything does not end with rainforest adventures. Australia is also home to the world’s stunning beaches and colourful coral reefs like the Great Barrier Reef. Meanwhile, Melbourne is a surfing mecca.
For some urban fun, Australia’s big cities lead the pack like Sydney and Perth. Enjoy some jazz or rock music under the star-lit sky, amongst the laid-back Australians.
As backpackers uncover the vast land that is Australia, adventure seekers immerse themselves in some adrenalin rush in New Zealand. The island is just overflowing with extreme sports like heli-skiing, bunjee jumping and black water rafting. Note that Queenstown opened the first commercial bungee jumping site in the world.
Aside from the thrilling activities it offers, tourists could not get enough of the island’s scenic spots. New Zealand is gifted with glistening beaches, verdant forests and snow-covered mountains. The thick rainforests is home to some rare species, too. Even Hollywood was not able to resist New Zealand’s sceneries as Wellington was the setting of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
On top of it all, New Zealand is inhabited by one of the world’s kindest and friendliest race! This gives you another reason as to why you should visit the “Paradise of the Pacific.”
So whether you are searching for some adrenalin rush or plain nature adventure, Oceania is the place to visit.
