South Pacific
New Zealand has a network of deluxe wilderness lodges set in the beautiful countryside. On the South Island, one of the best known lodges is
Blanket Bay
Sights to see in the suburbs of Sydney include
Bondi and manly beaches
This city, the country's third largest, located on the east coast of Australia, and the heart of an important holiday region in the state of Queensland, is
Brisbane
Travelers who want to visit a community on the coast 1,228 miles north of Perth, considered the southern gateway to the Kimberly, a rugged Outback region, should be directed to the town of
Broome
The gateway for 99% of NA travelers to the Great Barrier Reef is...
Cairns
NZ resembles the shape of
California
Australia's Capital City
Canberra
Largest city on the south island of New Zealand, often described as the "most English city outside of England."
Christchurch
A good place to go to begin a day of sightseeing in Sydney is ______, the center of the city transit system
Circular Quay
Regular tours by motor coach or plane from Adelaide bring tourists to the opal mining center of Australia, the underground town of
Coober Pedy
Rarotonga is the largest town of this group of Polynesian islands, located 1800 miles northeast of New Zealand
Cook Islands
Tropical city on the north coast
Darwin
The wet season in Melanesia runs approx. from
Dec to March
Financial hub, elegant boulevards, tramway, Phillip island
Melbourne
Tahiti's heart shaped sister island of ______ is located only 11 miles away.
Moorea
Australia's highest mountain, one of the seven summits
Mount Kosciuszko
Australia's equivalent to the Mississippi River, is the country's longest permanently flowing river and most important inland waterway. The setting for boating, fishing, and other watersports, it flows mostly in South Australia.
Murray River
In Melanesia, Fiji's international flight gateway is ______, on the island of Veti Levu.
Nadi
Known for its art deco architectural heritage in NZ
Napier
Most of NZ's people on the _________ island
North
New Caledonia is a French Overseas Territory in Melanesia known for diving and snorkeling. Its capital city is
Noumea
The best time of year to hike the Milford Track is during
Nov to April
As the capital of New South Wales and Australia's oldest and largest city, Sydney is known for
Opera house, beautiful harbor, and beaches
The Sepik River, Sing Sing Festivals, and Mudmen are just some of the attractions of this country.
Papua New Guinea
Sealed roads are
Paved
Land diving is a ceremony in Vanuatu on ______ island.
Pentecost
On the Indian Ocean, John Glenns "City of Light"
Perth
Nan Madol, the most famous archaeological ruin in the Federated State of Micronesia, is on the island of
Pohnpei
Canberra, the country's capital and center of the diplomatic community, attracts visitors interested in
Politics and history
Adventure Capital of New Zealand
Queenstown
A town known for its thermal activity and Maori culture
Rotorua
Travelers can cruise Papua New Guniea's _____________ River on voyages of exploration to the islands interior
Sepik
One of Queenstown's most popular adventure options is a ride on a jet boat on the ________ River
Shotover
If your clients are traveling to New Zealand to ski, most of their time should be spent on the
South Island
On the south island the ______ are the country's highest mountains
Southern Alps
One of the Society Islands of French Polynesia known for its capital, the city of Papeete
Tahiti
One of the best ways travelers can orient themselves to a new city is
Take a short tour before they attempt independent sightseeing
Only minutes away from civilization by ski plane, the ______ glacier offers the longest single ski run in the southern hemisphere
Tasman
NZ is separated from Australia by the
Tasman Sea
Australia's UNESCO classified Natural Heritage Sites include
The Great Barrier Reef
The Capital of New Zealand
Wellington
Covering the western third of the continent, the state of Western Australia is known for its spectacular
Wildflowers
Travelers seeking to exchange money usually get the best rate of exchange in a destination at a
bank or ATM
The climate in and around Uluru/Ayers Rock National Park and the outback in February will be..
hot and humid
On the east coast of Northland _________, is dotted with isles and bays surrounding the small resort towns of Paihia, Russell, and Waitangi.
the Bay of Islands
The native Australians, the Aborigines, make up about what of the population
1%
The approximate flight time to Auckland from LAX is
11hrs 45 minutes
Sydney to Melbourne via rail
16 hours
New Zealand is ideally suited to explore by car with a good winding road network. The minimum age for renting a car is
21
Depending on the time of day, approximate travel time from Auckland's airport to the city center is
30 to 45 minutes
The approximate flight time from Sydney to Darwin expressed in hours is
5 hours
One of the most popular excursions into the countryside from Melbourne is the
84 miles drive to see the penguins at Phillip Island
On any island a best buy might be
A coin or a stamp
The landscape of New Zealand is
A group of islands, volcanic in origins and rich in water resources
Home to an important Festival of the Arts held every two years, and the National wine center
Adelaide
The most practical way to cover Australia in a typical two-week visit is by...
Airplane
The gateway for Uluru (Ayers Rock) is..
Alice Springs
The only major town between Darwin and Adelaide is the frontier town of
Alice Springs
"City of Sails" because many residents own sail boats
Auckland
Most North American's traveling to New Zealand fly into the international gateway city of
Auckland
South Australia's many attractions lie beyond the state capital of Adelaide. Connoisseurs are drawn to the country's oldest established wine areas in the
Barossa Valley
Vacationers to Australia need passports valid for up to six months beyond the date they intend to leave Australia and a
ETA
Where is the wettest part of Australia
East coast of northern Queensland
Papua New Guinea is on the ____ half of the island of New Guinea
Eastern
To appreciate the spectacular colors of the world's largest monolith, Uluru (Ayers Rock), visitors should try to view the rock at
Either sunrise or sunset
An Austrail pass can be purchased upon arrival in Australia
False
Much of Australia is densely inhabited
False
New Zealand is especially well suited to the outdoor life. It is possible to bring along your own camping equipment.
False
The peace-loving Maori welcomed the foreign settlers
False
Melbourne, Australia's second largest city, is known for
Fashion, entertainment, and sports
The "crossroads of the South Pacific," Viti Levu and Vanua Levu are its two largest islands.
Fiji
The world's largest coastal dune system, sand island, and a UNESCO world site
Fraser Island
Le Truck is a popular form of transportation
French Polynesia
On most non-stop flights travelers who leave SYD on Friday August 20 will arrive in LAX on...
Friday, August 20th
Three letter airport code in Guam in Micronesia is
GUM
Australia has special trains that offer packages journeys aimed at tourists. One of the best known trains is the _____, which links Adelaide and Alice Springs.
Ghan
Although locals say any time is a good time to visit, travelers seeing dry weather in the region north of the tropic of Capricorn should plan....
May to October
An unincorporated territory of the USA, with a large US Naval and Air force base.
Guam
Prevailing winds in New Zealand are mainly from the west. On the South Island, the Southern Alps act as a barrier to the winds causing the West Coast to have
High rainfall
The remains of the Port Arthur Penal Colony are near Tasmania's major city
Hobart
Fine wine outside of Sydney
Hunter Valley
Honiara on Guadalcanal is the capital of the Soloman Islands. From a hilly area behind the town there is a good view of ___________. The graveyard of sunken planes and ships from WWII, now a diver's paradise.
Iron Bottom Sounds.
The middle of summer in Australia is..
January
On most non-stop flights, travelers who leave LAX, on Friday July 1st will arrive in SYD on...
July 3rd, Sunday
Visitors to the Top End of Australia and the wetlands of the Northern Territory 160 miles east of the city of Darwin usually want to see the UNESCO World Heritage site of
Kakadu National Park
New Zealand is a bird watchers paradise. This bird is the most sought after.
Kiwi
The Lone Pine Sanctuary, near Brisbane, is known for its..
Koalas
This destination of a spectacular train ride in the rain forest 16 miles north of Cairns is the village of
Kuranda
Cook Strait separates the North and South islands, travel time by ferry is approximately
Three hours
The Enola Gay, the b-29 bombed used in the atomic mission that destroyed Hiroshima, departed from the Northern Mariana island of _______________ in Micronesia
Tinian
About 170 islands south of the equator are just west of the international date line, the only remaining kingdom of the pacific.
Tonga
If your clients are looking for an island with a choice of resorts, watersports, and English as its principal language, you might suggest...
Tonga
The scenic train that runs from Greymouth and Christchurch is called
Tranz Alpine
Because of restricted runway length, the only direct flights to Wellington are from Australia, Fiji, and some other Pacific Islands.
True
Invercargill is New Zealand Southernmost city
True
New Zealand was never used as a convict settlement
True
The Hunter Valley, north of Sydney, is Australia's oldest wine-producing area.
True
The Rocks is the oldest section of Sydney
True
The aborigines request that visitors do not climb Uluru as it profanes their sacred rock
True
In land area, Australia is almost the size of
USA