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Where to go in Oceania in May

4 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in May, based on our season model.

Fit and cost figures are My Travel Choices estimates from our own destination model, not live prices or booking data.

How to read this May ranking

A strong fit means our records show high May suitability for that destination, weighed together with trip fit and on-the-ground costs. It is not a dry-weather guarantee and not a forecast: conditions vary between a country's cities, coasts and islands. Daily figures are estimates for being there and exclude international flights.

Best fits in Oceania for May

  1. #1

    Samoa — Apia and Upolu

    Samoa

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 140–155 / person / day

    Best May to October

    Best for: relaxation

    Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  2. #2

    Cook Islands — Rarotonga

    Cook Islands

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 170–200 / person / day

    Best April and May

    Best for: relaxation, beach, romance

    Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  3. #3

    Australia

    Australia

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 150–250 / person / day

    Best March to May

    Best for: adventure, beach, food

    Planning effort: more planning needed.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

  4. #4

    French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete

    French Polynesia

    May fit: 9/10

    USD 355–420 / person / day

    Best May to October

    Best for: beach, culture, relaxation

    Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.

    Destination guideMonth-by-month guide

Where May is a weaker choice

Weaker in this month: New Caledonia - Nouméa, New Zealand, Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites.

Common questions

Where should I travel in Oceania in May?
4 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in May, based on our season model.
Which places in Oceania are worth avoiding in May?
Weaker in this month: New Caledonia - Nouméa, New Zealand, Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites.
What is the cheapest option in Oceania in May?
Samoa — Apia and Upolu carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 140–155 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.

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