Are you planning a road trip to Australia? A university exchange in New Zealand? Or are you planning to expatriate or do a WHV in one of these two countries? Be aware that in Oceania, medical expenses can quickly become very expensive in private medical centers, and social security reimbursement ceilings are never commensurate with this type of expense. So whether you’re traveling for a few days or a long time, and to protect yourself in the event of accident, hospitalization or repatriation, it’s important to take out international health insurance before you go abroad.
Find your health insurance information by country
When to go to Oceania?
Here’s a table showing the climate of each Oceania country by month with :
- In green: the climate is mild and perfect for travelling;
- In yellow: the climate is average / fair with a probability of bad weather;
- In red, the weather is generally poor over the month, with many rainy days and low temperatures;
- In black: the climate is absolutely not conducive to travel.
These data are average estimates based on previous years and may differ from the temperatures you will encounter.
15 must-see places in Oceania
Here are 15 must-see places to visit during your stay in Oceania :
The Raja Ampat Islands in West Papua
Bora Bora (French Polynesia)
Sydney (Australia)
Hobbitebourg, the village that inspired the Hobbit saga (New Zealand)
Wave Rock, Hyden (Australia)
Moai statues on Easter Island (Polynesia)
To Sua Ocean Trench on the Samoan Islands (Polynesia)
Brisbane (Australia)
Lake Rose Hillier in MiIsland eddle t Espérance (Australia)
Uluru, the red mountain (Australia)
Waitomo glow-worm cave(New Zealand)
The Pinnacles Desert (Australia)
Bay of Fire (Tasmania)
Fiji Island
Auckland (New Zealand)
What vaccinations should I have before leaving for Oceania?
Before leaving for Oceania, it is imperative that your vaccination booklet is up to date, as well as the following vaccinations:
- Covid-19
- Japanese encephalitis
- Zika
- Dengue
- Yellow fever
What itinerary for discovering Oceania?
There are many road-trip itineraries just to discover Australia. Here’s an idea of possible itineraries to discover Oceania. The idea of this itinerary is to take a road trip along the east coast of the United States and discover, by ferry or plane, the various major islands that make up Oceania. You’ll land in Cairns, visit the city and surrounding area, then head for Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Fiji (by plane). You’ll head down to Brisbane, with many places to visit along the way, including the Whitsunday Islands. From here, you can easily reach New Caledonia Fr by ferry. Finally, you’ll reach Sydney and the surrounding area, as well as the possibility of travelling to New Zealand.
Is tap water safe to drink in Oceania?
During your stay in Oceania, whatever the country, it’s best to drink bottled water with a cork. In Australia, for example, adult tap water is considered safe to drink, but not recommended for young children.
What are the worst diseases in Oceania?
The main dangerous infections you can catch in Oceania are from venomous animals and mosquitoes. However, dengue fever and malaria are present in certain regions and island states of Oceania. So be sure to take preventive treatment and mosquito repellent.
Crime in Oceania
Crime is very low in Australia and New Zealand. However, it is highly recommended that you take great precautions in certain countries, notably Papua New Guinea. Some cities have high crime rates.
Which low-cost airlines in Oceania?
Australia’s low-cost carriers are:
- Jetstar Airways
- Virgin Australia
- Tiger Airways Australia
How to get around Oceania?
In Oceania, the safest and fastest way to travel is by plane. However, if you wish to immerse yourself more fully in the culture of the continent, you can also travel by bus or ferry between the various islands. In Australia, an immense country, you can plan road-trips in a van, but to get from one end of the continent to the other, we recommend flying. Within the major cities, you can take the subways and buses to get around. To move between cities, you can also take trains.
Time difference in Oceania
Here’s a map of Oceania showing the time zone difference according to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). For example, in France we are UTC+2:00.
What are the best student cities in Oceania?
Most of the best student cities are in Australia and New Zealand. Here is a list of cities where many international students go to study:
- Sydney
- Canberra
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Adelaide
- Auckland
- Wellington
- Christchurch
- Dunedin
What are the most popular cities for expatriates in Oceania?
The most popular cities for expatriates in Oceania are mainly in Australia and New Zealand:
- Melbourne, Australia
- Auckland, New Zealand
- Sydney, Australia
- Perth, Australia
- Wellington, New Zealand
- Brisbane, Australia
- Adelaide, Australia
- Christchurch, New Zealand
