Treasures of the Pacific: The Yasawas to New Zealand

Lautoka is situated on the western side of Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, and just 20 km north of Nadi. The Fiji archipelago lies just to the western side of the International Date Line. Lautoka is Fiji's second largest city. Read more about Lautoka, Fiji

Tanna is an island (40km by 19km) in the Vanuatu archipelago and one of the more populous islands in this South Pacific country. It lies 200 km south of the capital Port Vila. The island's residents are Melanesians who follow a very traditional lifestyle and which draws the attention of tourists. Read more about Tanna Island, Vanuatu

Lifou is the largest and most populous island of the Loyalty Islands, in the archipelago of New Caledonia. Lifou is located east of New Caledonia’s main island. Lifou is known for its stunning crystal waters, fantastic diving spots and hiking, formed by raised coral and dense scrubland. Read more about Lifou, New Caledonia

Isle of Pines is a stunning islet off the coast of New Caledonia’s main island. Isle of Pines is known for its white sand beaches, crystal clear blue waters and of course, tall pine trees! Melanesian people lived on the islet for over 2000 years before James Cook saw the islet in 1774 and gave the island its name due to the New Caledonian pines and their slender form. Read more about Isle Of Pines, New Caledonia

Kouare Island lies 43 km south of Grande Terre, the main island of New Caledonia, and 65 km SE of the capital Nouméa, in the South Pacific Ocean. Kouare Island lies at the southern end of the New Caledonian Lagoon, one of the largest lagoons in the world contained within the barrier reef that surrounds New Caledonia. The reef has great species diversity. Read more about Kouare Island, New Caledonia

Norfolk Island is a small inhabited island in the Pacific Ocean located between Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia. With a sub-tropical climate tempered by the surrounding sea, tourists will find a host of things to do, including bush walking, visiting elegant convict-built Georgian buildings, bicycling, and fishing. Visit Emily Bay, where the great crescent shaped beach offers excellent safe swimming for families and snorkelling over coral reefs. Read more about Norfolk Island, Australia

The Bay of Islands - the first permanent European settlement and sea port in New Zealand - is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. Located 60 km NW of Whangarei it is close to the northern tip of the country. The bay is the busiest, yet quietest place you'll ever come to. Read more about Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Port Fitzroy is situated on the NW coast of Great Barrier Island, the fourth largest island of New Zealand, 90 km to the NE of Auckland. All visitors enjoy Great Barrier Island’s peace and tranquillity. With its numerous bays and inlets, this is one of the best natural harbours in New Zealand. Read more about Port Fitzroy, New Zealand

Rotorua (Tauranga) is a centre of tourism and a place of extraordinary natural beauty. It is a smallish city on the shores of a lake of the same name, in the crater of an ancient volcano in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. The entire area is thermally active, and the smell of sulphur, a 'rotten eggs’ smell that is never far, results in the nicknames 'Sulphur City' and 'Rottenrua'. Read more about Rotorua (Tauranga), New Zealand

Auckland, one of New Zealand's most populous cities, is located on the North Island of New Zealand. Auckland, known as Tamaki Makaurau, is based around twin harbours called Waitemata and Manukau Harbour extending up to volcanic hills to the west. Auckland has so much to offer when you combine an urban environment, stunning diverse landscapes and warming polynesian culture. Read more about Auckland, New Zealand