Pacific:

Tahiti and the isles of Polynesia:

paradise found with modern problems as traditional culture continues after ‘fatal contacts’.

Maori Traditions and Endurance:

The indigenous peoples of New Zealand have a rich cultural heritage which has reasserted political power and formed the modern nation, a model for collective cooperation, symbolized by the All Blacks rugby team.

Tasmania – Australia’s Eden:

With lush forests, stormy seas, and curious creatures ashore, this is the most extraordinary island of Australia.       A conflicted colonial heritage is setting for dynamic present day life at this end of the world, where Hobart is the destination for one of the world’s most dangerous sail races.
Sydney:  the foremost urban centre of Australia, its history and contemporary features including the Opera and vibrant business and cultural scene, the nexus of contemporary Australia.

Melbourne:

the staid Victorian city set around beautiful Philips Bay that became an international cosmopolitan centre, with vibrant arts and sports.
New Zealand’s South Island: The natural history and cultural heritage of this Grand Isle of the Pacific with stunning land and seascapes.

The North Island: Auckland and beyond:

The center of Maori culture and contemporary New Zealand with its mountain wonders and beautiful Bay Islands.