While not too far from New Zealand as the crow flies, reaching this exotic destination requires at least one connecting flight on an Indonesian airline. NICK ASHLEY/SUPPLIED Many fish species can be found below the surface in Raja Ampat. While Raja Ampat is virtually unknown outside of diving circles, the above-water scenery is also impressive. NICK ASHLEY/SUPPLIED Raja Ampat is hard to reach, but worth the effort. In this sense, discovering the pristine state of Raja Ampat is also as much about discovering what can and has gone wrong elsewhere.

Source: Stuff August 11, 2021 06:45 UTC