Trans-Tasman

Trans-Tasman
Trans-Tasman region including South East Australia to the West and New Zealand to the East
Location	Western Pacific Ocean
Coordinates	40°S 160°E / 40°S 160°E / -40; 160
Basin countries	Australia, New Zealand
Islands	Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Island, Australia, Tasmania, New Zealand
Benches	Lord Howe Rise
Settlements	Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Auckland, Wellington, Hobart, New Plymouth, Whanganui

Trans-Tasman is an adjective used primarily to signify the relationship between Australia and New Zealand. The term refers to the Tasman Sea, which lies between the two countries. For example, trans-Tasman commerce refers to commerce between these two countries.

• A trans-Tasman flight is a flight between Australia and New Zealand.
• The Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement is an agreement between Australia and New Zealand allowing their citizens free movement between the two countries.
• The Trans-Tasman Trophy is a Test cricket trophy.