Darwin is located on Australia's Northern coast and is an ideal location for outdoor exploring. The Kakadu National Park is very close to the city and is known for it's natural beauty and extraordinary animals. In the city, the mix of cultures culminates in a large number of vibrant outdoor festivals and markets such as the Mindl Beach Market at Sunset, where you can enjoy many delicious local dishes and crafts. Innovative museums and galleries are the perfect way to discover the region's history and indigenous cultures.

The Maluku islands are a group of volcanic islands in Indonesia which are famous for their trade in spices such as nutmeg and mace.

Banda Neira is a settlement located in the Maluku province of Indonesia. The town is located on the central island of the Bandas group, Banda Neira, the only one of the islands with enough flat space to allow a small town. It used to be the global center of the trade in nutmeg and mace.

Kaimana is a small port town in West Papua, Indonesia. Whales can be seen in nearby waters such as in the Triton Bay.

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Cenderawasih Bay is Indonesia's largest marine national park and is known for being a great dive site. Be sure to keep your eyes open to wildlife, as there are over 200 fish species in the park, 150 recorded coral species, and is being considered as a World Heritage Site.

Jayapura is a city in the province of Papua in Indonesia formerly known as Hollandia and was the site of much conflict during the second world war.

Kopar is a small vilage situated on the shores of the Sepik River in Papua New Guinea.