World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Canterbury

The seaside settlement of Kaikoura, situated midway between Christchurch and Picton on the rugged east coast of New Zealand's South Island, is overlooked by majestic mountains, which are snow-capped for many months of the year.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Hawkes Bay, Hastings

Hastings, Hawkes Bay is a region of striking scenic contrast with dramatic sea cliffs, park-like farm lands, winding stony rivers and rugged hill country. Adding colour and interest to an already beautiful landscape are orchards, old homesteads, historic settlements, and vineyards of all sizes which produce internationally regarded fine wines.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Gisborne, Gisbourne

Gisborne, the first city in the world to see the sun each day, is located on the sunny East Coast of the North Island. The Maori name for the district is Tairawhiti which means "The coast upon which the sun shines across the water". Kaiti Beach, near the city, was where the Maori immigrational waka, Horouta, landed; and is also the first European landing place in New Zealand.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Otago, Dunedin

A university city of Scottish heritage, Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, possesses a unique combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife reserves on the Otago Peninsula. Situated on the south-eastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, Dunedin has a population of around 120,000 and is the main centre of Otago, a region recognised for its spectacular scenery. The sheer physical beauty of Dunedin, dramatic bush-covered hills and valleys at the head of a long natural harbour, attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Waikato, Coromandel Peninsula

With sparkling azure blue waters, white sandy beaches, tree lined coastal roads and secluded bays just waiting to be explored, The Coromandel Peninsula, is one of those special places - breathtaking and unforgettable.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Banks Peninsula

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. It is midway down the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula which itself, since 2006, lies within the formal limits of Christchurch.

World Directory, Oceania, New Zealand, Canterbury, Christchurch

Akaroa, a French-style harbour village. The charm of this old French town, together with the incredible scenery encountered on the way, have assured Akaroa's popularity as a unique tourist destination.

World Directory, Oceania, French Polynesia, Society Islands, Leeward Islands

Bora Bora is the most magical of all the French Polynesian islands. The main island of Bora Bora, home to 4,225 inhabitants, is in the center of a multicoloured lagoon, surrounded by offshore motu islets inside a protective coral necklace. The motu islets of Bora Bora are the ideal location for a Bora Bora honeymoon. Bora Bora has numerous luxury hotels and resorts, Hotel Bora Bora was the first Hotel in French Polynesia to build over water bungalows. No matter what kind of vacation you are planning, Bora Bora is a must when visiting French Polynesia.

World Directory, Oceania, Fiji, Viti Levu, Rewa

Suva is the capital and largest city of Fiji. It is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Central Division, Rewa Province, of which it is the administrative center.

World Directory, Oceania, Cook Islands, Cook Islands, Rarotonga

Avarua is the main town on Rarotonga and extends east from the airport. The coast along Avarua Town is rocky but a passage through the reef makes it ideal as a harbour for fishing boats and yachts. There are a few part-sandy beaches to the east of Avarua Town but swimming is restrictive.