Palau just a short flight away
Pack your bags for paradise as Nauru Airlines has announced direct flights from Brisbane to Palau commencing 21 May 2024, opening a new non-stop air route between Australia to Palau. Dubbed the Paradise Express, the flight will take travellers to the pristine paradise of Palau faster than ever, with a non-stop
Dive into Palau
Nestled in the cerulean waters of the western Pacific Ocean lies a diver's paradise - Palau. This archipelago, consisting of over 500 islands, is renowned as one of the premier destinations for underwater exploration. Located southeast of the Philippines, Palau beckons adventurers with its pristine reefs, teeming marine life, and a
Drop into these surf breaks in Fiji
The World Surf League (WSL) is returning to Fiji for the first time since 2017, the final event of the regular nine destinations surf season will witness the world's best surfers converging on the iconic Cloudbreak, where they'll vie for a coveted spot in the WSL Final 5. Cloudbreak, located off
5 wild experiences to have in Papua New Guinea
In the vast tapestry of the world's travel destinations, Papua New Guinea remains a hidden gem, a place where adventure and discovery entwine. Remote and still relatively undiscovered, this Pacific paradise beckons intrepid explorers, offering a chance to truly go off the beaten track. It's a land where ancient cultures
Experience Papua New Guinea’s dances of fire
Remote and still relatively undiscovered, Papua New Guinea is one of the few places where I find you can truly go off the beaten track. From trekking in remote mountain ranges, searching for the elusive bird of paradise in cloud forests or travelling to off-the-grid villages to get to know
Why you should consider trekking Kokoda on ANZAC Day
A place of ANZAC reverence and personal challenge, the Kokoda Trail has been a place of pilgrimage for travellers for many decades. Australians are very proud of their military history, and the Kokoda Spirit touches many who have heard about the remarkable Australian forces and their achievements along the Kokoda
Experience the Baining Firedance Festival
Based in East New Britain province, the Baining Firedance Festival is a cultural spectacle that awakens all the senses. Held across two days, the unique cultures and subcultures on display at the Firedance Festival gives an insight into how diverse the region is. There are over 50 masked performances and each one is as exclusive
Meet the Sea Women of Melanesia
To most people, fins, masks and neoprene wetsuits are recreational gear. But to the non-profit group SeaWomen of Melanesia, this year’s Champion of the Earth for Inspiration and Action, they are the tools of change. Clad in diving gear, the group’s 30-plus members chart the health of the fragile coral reefs
Roam Tahiti like you never imagined
Whilst the mention of Tahiti conjures up images of beyond-blue lagoons, pristine beaches, and overwater bungalows, there’s a little-known side to the islands that make for a very different kind of holiday – the adventurous kind. Beyond the luxury resorts and well-known holiday hotspots of Bora Bora and Moorea, the more
Travel that gives back in Papua New Guinea
Ever since their first tour in 2007, South Sea Horizons has been conducting low impact tours at a local level across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The Papua New Guinean owned and operated company continues to offer authentic Papua New Guinean experiences and insight into areas only the true locals know. They