Bougainville’s Mount Balbi is an active volcano that rewards trekkers with stunning scenery, steaming fumaroles and a blue crater lake.
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Billed as the world’s highest-priced resort, this small Philippines island is the ultimate indulgent getaway. Fiona Harper reports.
Papua New Guinea is a treasure trove of war wrecks. Underwater photographer and diving writer Don Silcock explores four famous planes that lie at the bottom of the sea.
The W Brisbane is the city’s first five-star opening in 20 years – and it’s not to be missed.
Marisa Howden provides an insider’s guide to Lae, PNG’s industrial capital and second-largest city.
The Crossroads Hotel in Lae is located in a lush and tranquil park-like setting about 15 minutes from the city centre, on the way to Lae’s Nadzab Airport
Chris Peel joins a river expedition in search of the legendary Papua black bass.
Olga Fontanellaz dips her toes into the water at Alotau’s annual Kenu and Kundu Festival.
Vanuatu comprises 83 islands, a wonderland of waterfalls, volcanoes, jungles and white-sand beaches, where visitors are treated to excellent snorkelling and diving, authentic local performances and luxury resorts. Bronwen Gora goes island hopping.
Cairns International Airport has a coastal location on the northern fringe of Cairns CBD and was voted fourth from 550 contenders as the best regional airport in the 2019 Skytrax World Airport Awards.