Region and month
Where to go in Oceania in September
7 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in September, 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 September ranking
A strong fit means our records show high September 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 September
#1
Vanuatu — Port Vila and selected Efate sites
Vanuatu
September 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
September 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
American Samoa — Tutuila
American Samoa
September fit: 9/10
USD 120–175 / person / day
Best June to September
Best for: nature
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#4
Samoa — Apia and Upolu
Samoa
September 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.
#5
Cook Islands — Rarotonga
Cook Islands
September 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.
#6
Australia
Australia
September fit: 9/10
USD 150–250 / person / day
Best March to May
Best for: adventure, beach, food
Planning effort: more planning needed.
#7
French Polynesia - Tahiti & Papeete
French Polynesia
September 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 September is a weaker choice
Weaker in this month: New Zealand.
Common questions
- Where should I travel in Oceania in September?
- 7 of the 8 destinations we track in Oceania are a strong fit in September, based on our season model.
- Which places in Oceania are worth avoiding in September?
- Weaker in this month: New Zealand.
- What is the cheapest option in Oceania in September?
- 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.