Region and month
Where to go in Oceania in October
6 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in October, 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 October ranking
A strong fit means our records show high October 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 October
#1
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites
Vanuatu
October fit: 9/10
USD 100–130 / person / day
Best July to October
Best for: relaxation
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#2
New Caledonia - Nouméa
New Caledonia
October fit: 9/10
USD 105–130 / person / day
Best August to November
Best for: cities, culture
Trade-off: check conditions for the exact city, coast or island before you commit.
#3
Samoa — Apia and Upolu
Samoa
October 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.
#4
Cook Islands — Rarotonga
Cook Islands
October 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.
#5
Australia
Australia
October fit: 9/10
USD 150–250 / person / day
Best March to May
Best for: adventure, beach, food
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#6
French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete
French Polynesia
October 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.
Where October is a weaker choice
No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Oceania in October?
- 6 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in October, based on our season model.
- Which places in Oceania are worth avoiding in October?
- No destination in this region scores poorly in this month.
- What is the cheapest option in Oceania in October?
- Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites carries our lowest mid-range estimate here, around USD 100–130 per person per day on the ground, excluding international airfare.