Cultural Immersion in the Pacific

Overview

by Lonely Planet:: Australia, New Zealand, and the thousands of other islands in the Pacific, may lack the same epic histories and ancient structures of places like Europe or Asia, but their respective cultures are no less diverse or fascinating because of it.

From the Aborigines in Australia, the Maori in New Zealand, and the countless other tribes and people native to the region, you'll have plenty to learn while you discover these cultures that seem totally untouched by time.

When To Go

Between all the islands nestled in the pacific, you really can't choose a bad time to go. Certain areas can get inundated with tourists during the summer months, but if you choose your location carefully, like some of the more remote islands, you can avoid the influx of vacationers all together.

The humidity can get a little bad during the summer season depending on which island you choose to visit, but you'll always be right near the ocean, and it beats taking a vacation during and island's monsoon season.

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Helpful Resources:

Get the Lonely Planet Guide :: South Pacific. Embrace the tyranny of distance. Be it Tuvalu, Tokelau, Tonga, Tutuila or the Tuamotus, our authors have braved paradise to give you the lowdown on island exploration. Get lost among the thousands of beautiful islands in the Earth's largest ocean. Hike to active volcanoes, lush forests and crashing waterfalls. Use this guide to reveal the Pacific's myriad cultures, landscapes and activities.

* Lonely Planet Guide :: South Pacific
* Australia Travel Blogs
* Australasia Interactive Map