Countries to visit in Oceania
Compare 7 countries in Oceania: Australia, the Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Samoa and Vanuatu. All 7 are in season from June to September (month by month). Of these, 2 drive on the right and 5 on the left. They use 6 currencies (currency by country). Open a country for official tourism sites, transport links and practical tips.
| Country and best time to visit | Currency | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Australia Mar–May and Sep–Nov; north is best May–Oct | $ Australian dollar (AUD) | English |
| Cook Islands Apr–Nov (drier months) | $ New Zealand dollar (NZD) | English, Cook Islands Māori |
| Fiji May–Oct (dry season) | $ Fijian dollar (FJD) | English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi |
| French Polynesia May–Oct (dry season) | CFPF CFP franc (XPF) | French, Tahitian |
| New Zealand Dec–Mar; Jun–Sep for skiing | $ New Zealand dollar (NZD) | English, Māori |
| Samoa May–Oct (dry season) | Samoan tālā (WST) | Samoan, English |
| Vanuatu May–Oct (dry season) | Vanuatu vatu (VUV) | Bislama, English, French |
Seasons
Best time to visit Oceania, month by month
Most countries in season: June to September (7 of 7). Counts come from each country's best-time note. Pick a month for its list.
Travel resources by country
- Australia
Sydney's harbour, the Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne's laneways and the red-centre landmark of Uluṟu.
- Cook Islands
Rarotonga's mountains and reef, Aitutaki's lagoon and the outer islands in the South Pacific.
- Fiji
Island-hopping in the Mamanuca and Yasawa groups, coral reefs, Taveuni's rainforest and village culture on Viti Levu.
- French Polynesia
Bora Bora's lagoon, Moorea's peaks, Tuamotu atolls and the rugged Marquesas across five archipelagos.
- New Zealand
Queenstown's adventure sports, Milford Sound's fiord, Rotorua's geothermal parks and Māori culture.
- Samoa
Polynesian culture, open-sided beach fales, swimming holes and lava fields across Upolu and Savaii.
- Vanuatu
Tanna's volcano, Espiritu Santo's diving and blue holes, and kastom culture on the remoter islands.