Apia, Samoa
Samoa’s laid-back capital – Robert Louis Stevenson’s home, To Sua Ocean Trench, traditional fale culture and warm Samoan hospitality.
Port Guide
Pago Pago, American Samoa
One of the Pacific’s most dramatic natural harbours – the USS Utah Memorial, National Park of American Samoa and authentic Samoan village life.
Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
A dramatic volcanically-scarred town — the WWII tunnels, active Tavurvur volcano, vibrant local market and the Rabaul Museum.
Kiriwina Island, PNG
A living anthropological treasure — the Trobriand Islands are famous for yam cultivation, traditional crafts, cricket and the Kula exchange.
Conflict Islands, PNG
A remote private island group in the Coral Sea — pristine coral reefs, nesting sea turtles and some of the clearest water in the Pacific.
Kitava, Papua New Guinea
One of the Trobriand Islands — traditional village life, elaborate carved prows on outrigger canoes and coral reef snorkelling.
Norfolk Island, Australia
A tiny Pacific island with a remarkable history — the Bounty mutineers’ descendants, World Heritage convict ruins and magnificent pine trees.
Port Kembla, Australia
Wollongong’s deep-water port — gateway to the Illawarra, with the Royal National Park, Grand Pacific Drive and Symbio Wildlife Park all within easy reach.
Thursday Island, Australia
The heart of the Torres Strait — Thursday Island’s rich multicultural heritage, pearling history, WWII fortifications and spectacular island scenery.
Cooktown, Australia
Where James Cook made first contact with Aboriginal Australians — explore the James Cook Museum, Grassy Hill Lookout and the frontier town that gave the world the word ‘kangaroo’.