Can I drink the tap water in the 

Oceania

Which Oceania country has the best tap water?

New Zealand is widely regarded as having some of the best tap water in the world, with pristine alpine and catchment sources requiring minimal treatment. Australia is also excellent, particularly Melbourne which draws from protected mountain catchments. Both countries have world-class water safety standards.

Is tap water safe to drink everywhere in Australia?

Yes in all cities and towns connected to municipal supplies. The one exception is some very remote outback communities and Aboriginal communities which may rely on bore water or rainwater tanks — water quality in these locations can vary and local advice should be sought. For any standard tourist itinerary, Australian tap water is completely safe.

Why is Fiji's tap water unsafe when Australia and New Zealand's is so good?

Fiji has significantly less investment in water infrastructure than Australia and New Zealand. The two developed nations have modern treatment plants, sealed catchments, and well-maintained distribution networks. Fiji's infrastructure is older, less comprehensive, and heavily reliant on rainfall, with outer islands often depending on rainwater collection or shallow wells with limited treatment.

Is the famous Fiji Water brand actually from Fiji?

Yes. Fiji Water is sourced from an artesian aquifer on Viti Levu, Fiji's main island, and is genuinely produced in Fiji. The irony noted by many travellers is that this internationally exported premium water comes from a country where the tap water is not safe to drink — the aquifer is a separate, protected underground source unconnected to the general water supply.