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Ten Luxury Hotels in Papua New Guinea

  • Papua New Guinea
  • travel

These top ten luxury hotels focus on the culture, traditions and natural wonders unique to Papua New Guinea.

Serendipity and Surprise at the White Rabbit Gallery

  • Australia
  • travel

Sydney’s art scene has been immeasurably enriched by the vision of one woman, Judith Nielson, and her collection of contemporary Chinese art, housed in the White Rabbit Gallery.

Film Raro: The Filmmakers Paradise Challenge

  • Cook Islands
  • film

In this exciting development situated on the picturesque island of Rarotonga thousands of filmmakers have competed in order to take part in the Film Raro competition.

Battle for the Capital: Architectural Rivalry in Melbourne and Sydney

  • Australia
  • travel

With a long rivalry standing between Melbourne and Sydney, we look at the buildings that make both of these two cities iconic.

Celebrating Diversity: The Top Ten Sydney Restaurants

  • Australia
  • travel

Australia’s culinary culture is relatively unknown when compared to its Pacific neighbours and European settlers. We look at ten of the best Australian culinary experiences in Sydney, highlighting their cultural prestige and artistic merit.

Before The Lord of the Rings: The Making of Peter Jackson

  • New Zealand
  • film

Peter Jackson is famed for The Lord of the Rings, but what came before? We look at some of his earlier works, and see how they influenced Jackson’s magnum opus.

Beyond the Backyard: Australia at the Venice Biennale

  • Australia
  • art

This year's Australian national pavilion at the 55th Venice Biennale will see Simryn Gill explore notions of place, landscape, culture, and humanity through her use of varied media and stunning photography.

Isolated Paradise: Top 10 Art and Culture Hotels in New Zealand

We look at the top 10 art and culture hotels that revel in the natural and cultural splendour of New Zealand.

Tuvalu at The Venice Biennale: Exposing the Threat of Global Warming

  • Tuvalu
  • art

The 55th Venice Biennale sees Taiwanese artist Vincent J.F. Huang representing the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu for their first ever National Pavilion.

Bill Culbert Illuminates Venice Biennale for New Zealand

  • New Zealand

The 55th Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition will see the striking work of photographer, sculptor and light installation artist Bill Culbert represent New Zealand in their National Pavilion.

The Ten Best Places to Stay in Fiji

  • Fiji
  • travel

We choose ten of the best places to stay in Fiji, from high end luxury resorts to local bed-and-breakfasts.

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Pacific Galleries

White Rabbit Collection | Australia

The White Rabbit Collection in Sydney is one of the world’s largest and most significant collections of contemporary Chinese art. It focuses on works produced after 2000. The Gallery has four floors of exhibition space as well as a theatrette, a library and a teahouse.

ARTSPACE | New Zealand

ARTSPACE is the leading platform for contemporary art in Aotearoa, New Zealand and works to bridge the experimental to the mainstream, the artist to the critically engaged audience and New Zealand practice to the rest of the world.

Gallery BCA | Cook Islands

Founded in 2001, BCA Gallery is regionally recognised for its diverse offering of contemporary art by both emerging and established artists from the Cook Islands, Samoa and New Zealand. BCA is located is located in the capital township off Avarua, Rarotonga.

Pacific Museums

Museum of Contemporary Art Australia

Located on the edge of Sydney Harbour, the MCA opened its doors to the public in November 1991. Housed in the Art Deco-style former Maritime Services Board Building, the museum’s collection focuses on contemporary art from Australia and around the world.

Auckland War Memorial Museum | New Zealand

This is New Zealands first museum. Established in 1852 in a two-room farm cottage, Auckland Museum is recognised as holding nationally and internationally significant collections. The Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people.

Jean P Haydon Museum | American Samoa

The Jean P. Haydon Museum is housed in two historical US Navy building – the Navy Commissary and the Garage. The museum is home to many historical artefacts, books, collections and gifts presented to the Territory.

National Library and Museum | Cook Islands

The National Museum has a small collection of South Pacific and Cook Islands artefacts, including some outstanding examples of traditional weaving and carving.

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Pacific Tours

Uluru Cultural Tours | Australia

Through this guided tour, learn more about indigenous Australian cultural by learning about indigenous art making, traditional bush cuisine, or venture to the desert of the Pitjantjatjara Lands of Central Australia to visit the magnificent cave paintings on Cave Hill.

Maori Tours Kaikoura | New Zealand

This tour offers visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in Maori culture. Owned by an indigenous family of the Ngati Kuri sub-tribe, its aim is to share the Maori people’s culture and history in a natural and intimate way whilst preserving Maori values.

Alofa’s Tours | American Samoa

Alofa's Tours takes visitors on a guided excursion of the island. The tour runs through the village of Leone, where the Catholic Historical Cathedral is situated, the lush flower gardens of Vailoatai Village and its rocky ocean coastline, the mountains to Aoloaufou and more.

Sanctuary Rarotonga | Cook Islands

Sanctuary Rarotonga tours offer a wide range of tour options to visitors, ranging from Market Day visits to the Punanga Nui Market to diving, game fishing, scenic flights or taking a history and cultural tour of the island as part of the Circe Island Tour.

Pacific Hotels

The Victoria Hotel | Australia

One of Melbourne’s landmark hotels, the Victoria combines the grandeur of the late 1800’s and contemporary comfort. The hotel’s Temperance League founders opened the hotel as an alternative to the bawdy pub accommodations on offer during the late 19th century.

The Boatshed | New Zealand

Casual yet elegant, each of the Boatshed's suites is unique and features panoramic ocean views. Located in the Hauraki Gulf, the Boatshed faces Littler Oneroa Beach and is just a short stroll to Oneroa village, with eclectic cafés, art galleries and shops.

Tradewinds Hotel | American Samoa

Tradewinds is located on the island of Tutuila in the tropical South Pacific. Explore the scenic beauty of Tutuila and visit the fascinating National Park and marine sanctuary, enjoy scenic walks to volcanic summits and waterfalls or learn about the traditional Samoan culture.

Crown Beach | Cook Islands

Crown Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury boutique resort with 36 stand-alone villas located on the sheltered sunset coast of Rarotonga where 5 acres of botanical gardens and an endless white beach surround the sparkling lagoon.

Pacific Restaurants

360 Bar and Dining | Australia

Featuring modern Australian cuisine with unsurpassed 360 degree revolving views of the Sydney skyline, 360 Bar and Dining is the preeminent space in Sydney. With dark mahogany wood finishes and soft ambient lighting, the restaurant provides a breathtaking setting.

Orbit Revolving Restaurant | New Zealand

Stunning views and food to match - Orbit Revolving Restaurant is situated at the top of the Sky Tower, 190 metres above the ground. The dining room rotates once every hour, providing a truly unique experience and amazing 360-degree views of Auckland City.

Goat Island Café at Sadie’s | American Samoa

Sadie’s Goat Island Café serves an ever changing menu of island and American style favourites. It’s open-air café and full bar set in a botanical garden offer a sweeping view of Pago Pago harbour.

Tamarind House | Cook Islands

Enjoy an island-inspired dining experience at Tamarind House on the island of Rarotonga. The restaurant is housed in a beautifully restored heritage colonial house set on 2.5 acres of lawns sweeping down to the beach.

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Pacific Events

Sydney Festival | Australia

The annual summer festival in January enlivens and transforms Sydney with a bold cultural celebration based on the highest quality art and big ideas.

Woodford Folk Festival | Australia

The annual festival features concerts, street theatre, writers’ panels, film festival and much more over a weeklong period from late December to early January.

International Buskers Festival | New Zealand

Auckland’s Annual International Buskers Festival showcases some of the most spectacular street performers on earth that delight and astonish audiences.

Pasifika Festival Auckland | New Zealand

The Pasifika Festival attracts tens of thousands of people each year to Western Springs Park for a fantastic weekend to celebrate Auckland’s Pacific heritage.

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Pacific Blogs

Art and Artist’s Blog | Australia

Created by artist-blogger Zhen, this is a Melbourne based blog about the arts scene around Melbourne & more.

Inside Sydney | Australia

This blog by Sydney natives provides a handy guide for travellers to the city, including the city’s history, attractions, dining, day trips and more.

Outpost | New Zealand

The Outpost blog by staff of Auckland Art Gallery takes readers behind the scenes to find out the latest news and updates from the gallery and the Auckland arts scene.

Fancy | New Zealand

Fancy is an online magazine devoted to highlighting the best design from New Zealand and around the world.

Pacific Apps

How Aussie are You? Australian Trivia

Download some of our selected travel, art and culture apps for your smart phone or tablet computer before you travel and skip roaming charges.

itravelNZ New Zealand in your pocket!

Download some of our selected travel, art and culture apps for your smart phone or tablet computer before you travel and skip roaming charges.

WR American Samoa Radios

Download some of our selected travel, art and culture apps for your smart phone or tablet computer before you travel and skip roaming charges.

Cook Islands Offline Map Travel Guide

Download some of our selected travel, art and culture apps for your smart phone or tablet computer before you travel and skip roaming charges.

Pacific Venues

Arts Centre Melbourne | Australia

Arts Centre Melbourne is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria, and the focal point of Melbourne's cultural district.

Sydney Town Hall | Australia

Sydney Town Hall is the backdrop for a fascinating collection of items which reflect the civic traditions and interpret the cultural heritage which have shaped the city.

The Civic | New Zealand

The Civic was built in 1929 and specifically designed as a 'movie palace' for 'talkies'. The Civic has become a much-loved Auckland landmark and entertainment venue.

Royal Opera House Wanganui | New Zealand

Construction of this majestic theatre commenced in 1899. Since then, the Opera House has gained national and international recognition for its architecture and acoustics.