Guide to Australasia

Australasia is the term coined to describe Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands (Oceania). Geographically this region also includes a few of the Indonesian islands closest to mainland Australia, although due to the clear political ties for the purposes of this guide all parts of Indonesia have been classed as South East Asia. It is interesting to note though just how close the northern parts of Australia are to South East Asia; in fact Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia are all closer to Australia than New Zealand is.

In recent years this region has become hugely popular with international travellers with many choosing to take advantage of the Working Holiday Visa which allows travellers aged between 18 and 30 (from 19 participating countries) to spend a year living and working in Australia. New Zealand has a similar programme which allows traveller

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There is no region wide rail service in Australasia and no region wide rail passes exist. Information on individual countries can be found in: Australia New Zealand.

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There are four main airlines offering flights around Australasia, Qantas and Air New Zealand, Virgin Blue and Jetstar. Domestic Australian flights are offered by all but Air New Zealand and Domestic New Zealand flights are operated by all but Qantas. All four operate flights between Australia and New Zealand. Qantas, Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue operate flights from Australia and New Zealand to various destinations in the South Pacific.

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Arguably the most comprehensive tour itinerary throughout Australasia is offered by Connections who have a broad range of trips in Australia, New Zealand and Fiji. Connections also off the ‘Ultimate Downunder Tour’ which visits Australia and New Zealand (flights not included.)

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Combined Fiji-New Zealand travel passes are available from Kiwi Experience but there is no combined New Zealand and Australia bus pass. But details can be found in the individual countries sections

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There are a number companies offer cruises throughout the region often included as part of round the world cruises or cruises that visit Antarctica.
www.princess.com
www.silversea.com

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