Oceania is far from almost everywhere, so a little planning saves a lot of money. Book long-haul flights first, then island accommodation (rooms on small islands are limited), then the rest.
1. Flights
Major hubs are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland, Nadi, Papeete and Honolulu. Flexible dates and open-jaw tickets (into one city, out of another) often beat simple returns. See cheap flights to Oceania.
Find cheap flights
Compare fares to Sydney, Auckland, Nadi, Papeete and beyond. Via Trip.com.
2. Accommodation
From city hotels to overwater bungalows and beach fales. Use free-cancellation rates to lock in island stays early. More on our hotels page.
Compare hotels & resorts
Free cancellation on many stays across Oceania. Via Booking.com.
3. Getting around
Car hire is the best way to see New Zealand, Tasmania and much of Australia. For trains, coaches and some ferries, compare routes before you go. See car hire and transport.
Compare car hire
Road-trip Australia and New Zealand for less. Via DiscoverCars.
Trains, buses & ferries
Compare ground transport and plan connections. Via Omio.
4. Stay connected
An eSIM gives you data on landing in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and other countries. Coverage on outer islands can be patchy. Read our eSIM guide.
Get a travel eSIM
Data from the moment you land, no SIM swap needed. Via Airalo.
5. Tours and experiences
Reef trips, Hobbiton, Milford Sound cruises and whale swims sell out in peak season. Book key experiences ahead.
Tours, tickets & day trips
Reef cruises, Hobbiton, lagoon tours and more. Via GetYourGuide.
Experiences & activities
Snorkelling, whale watching, cultural shows and guided hikes. Via Viator.
6. Paperwork
- Australia: ETA or eVisitor for most visitors.
- New Zealand: NZeTA plus the International Visitor Levy for visa-waiver travellers.
- Pacific islands: many offer visa-free entry or visas on arrival; check each country's official site.
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, especially for remote islands where medical evacuation is expensive.
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