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Diving from the wreck into prestine blue water's in Byron Bay Australia.

Diving from the wreck into prestine blue water's in Byron Bay Australia.

Why visit South Pacific

Adrift in the daydreamy South Pacific – deliciously remote and surprisingly diverse – you can de-stress or ramp up the action, with some super-fresh seafood awaiting at day's end.

Top places to visit in South Pacific

Discover the best attractions in South Pacific from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.

Travel Guides

South Pacific travel tips from Lonely Planet experts

Find practical guidance from our team of contributors around the world who bring their decades of first-hand travel experience to your next trip.

Best Things to Do

It would take a lifetime to visit every island in the vast South Pacific. Let us help you pick your next tropical holiday destination.


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Things to Know

It’s a complex question wherever you’re traveling: how much should you tip, and how? Here’s our guide to navigating the tipping cultures of Oceania.


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