Oceania Category Posts

PassportChop had received a few email enquiries from confused readers who were not sure on which visa to apply for their trip to Australia. Thus we had prepared this...

Manuka Honey is perhaps one of Auckland (or New Zealand)’s most famous tourism exports. Not surprisingly, we found Manuka Honey sold in various forms in all souvenir shops and...

Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf area is one of the world’s most biologically and geographically diverse maritime national park. Over 25 of the 37 southern hemisphere marine mammals...

Feeling hungry after SkyJumping 190 metres from the Sky Tower, the Elliot Stables which is just a 6 minutes walk from the Auckland SkyCity Grand Hotel, is a great...

Cable Bay Vineyards’ award winning Restaurant and Wine Bar on Waiheke Island have an enviable reputation for great food and wine with an unrelenting focus on quality. Besides the...

After arriving at Waiheke Island on a helicopter and lunch at Cable Bay Vineyards, we were whisked away for a half day half day tour of Waiheke Island with...

Waiheke Island is considered by many, including Aucklanders, to be the most magical part of the Auckland experience – its beautiful beaches and native forest reserves harmonise diligently with...

After attempting the SkyWalk at 194 metres above ground, the next challenge we took on was the Auckland Harbor Bridge Climb (highest point is just 43.27 m above high...

If you have to choose between 2 options: – SkyWalk: Walk at a slow pace on a 1.2 metre-wide walkway around the Sky Tower – 192 metres off the...

Centrally located in the heart of Auckland City, the SkyCity Grand Hotel is a 5 star masterpiece of contemporary elegance and style. The Grand Hotel’s 316 guest rooms are...

After commencing direct daily long haul services on the Singapore-Melbourne route in Dec 2010, low fares leader Jetstar is celebrating the next stage in its fast growing international operations...

Just across the Yarra River from Tutto Bene famed for its risottos lies Russell Street in Melbourne’s Central Business District which is also well-known for its upscale dining options...

Southgate is a unique leisure destination, offering unparalleled views of the Yarra River and an eclectic mix of dining and shopping. This is also where you will find Melbourne’s...

Where else in the world can you get penguins from the cold Antarctica climate, tropical marine creatures and sharks, stingrays from the Australian Ocean all under one roof? Interestingly,...