What is the cheapest relaxation option in Oceania?

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 100–130 per person for a typical trip.

When is the best time to go in Oceania?

For Cook Islands — Rarotonga our season model points to April and May.

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Best destinations for relaxation in Oceania

6 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.

Rankings come from our own destination scoring model. Costs are estimates, not live prices.

Ranked for relaxation in Oceania

#1
Cook Islands — Rarotonga
Cook Islands
relaxation score: 9/10
USD 170–200 / person / day
Best April and May
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#2
New Zealand
New Zealand
relaxation score: 9/10
USD 180–280 / person / day
Best November to March
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#3
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites
Vanuatu
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 100–130 / person / day
Best July to October
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#4
Samoa — Apia and Upolu
Samoa
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 140–155 / person / day
Best May to October
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#5
Australia
Australia
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 150–250 / person / day
Best March to May
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#6
French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete
French Polynesia
relaxation score: 8/10
USD 355–420 / person / day
Best May to October
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Spend a little more for a better fit?

Cook Islands — Rarotonga costs about 61% more than Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites (roughly 70 more per person on our mid-range estimate), and scores higher on fit. Whether that is worth it depends on your budget, not on our model.

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites: lower cost Cook Islands — Rarotonga: better fit

Comparison uses our own fit scores and mid-range cost estimates. It says nothing about popularity, availability or live prices.

Common questions

Which destinations are best for relaxation in Oceania?: 6 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania score highly for relaxation, ranked here from strongest to weakest.
What is the cheapest relaxation option in Oceania?: Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around 100–130 per person for a typical trip.
When is the best time to go in Oceania?: For Cook Islands — Rarotonga our season model points to April and May.

Ranked for relaxation in Oceania

Cook Islands — Rarotonga

New Zealand

Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites

Samoa — Apia and Upolu

Australia

French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete

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