South Pacific FAQ

Welcome to the branch, which will take you to some of the most beautiful paradise islands on earth, some of the best beaches and some of the best dive sites...

This branch covers the Pacific Islands as well as Papua New Guinea, often referred to as PNG. Please read this thread to find the answers to common questions, and ways to find solutions fast.

THIS BRANCH DOES NOT COVER AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND; please post your questions on the AUS & NZ branch.

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HELP_connection time in Brisbane Airport

Hello.
I would very appreciate your help if someone has experience in international connection flights in Brisbane !!!

We already booked our flights from Zurich to Brisbane and are about to buy the connection flight with Solomon Airlines to Honiara for the same day.

ARRIVE 30AUG13 BRISBANE 06:05
Departure 30 AUG13 Brisbane-Honiara 09:30

Supposing we have no delay from our flight from Zurich-Dubai-Brisbane, and that check in would close around 08:30......*we would have about 2 hours 25 min in Brisbane, to get out of the plane, take the luggage, border/passport controls, and go to the Solomon Airlines counter.

Do you think we could get it or its to risky and we probably would loose the connection? Solomon airlines flight are really expensive to buy a new one at the airport if we'd loose it....

Alternatively we would have to... more »

Nuku'Alofa accommodation

Any thoughts on the International Dateline Hotel? Vuna Road, I believe.

it's one of the hotels I am considering.

Frangipani ice cream

G'day,

I have a $5 voucher for Frangipani ice cream in Honiara. Aparently this will get you a free single serve hard or soft ice cream

I can't use it, so if any one here does, I'll forward the email to the first respondee.

Samoan Independence Day Holiday in early June

I know the first few days of June will be a big holiday in Samoa. Can anyone tell me how that might impact traveling there? I'll only be in the country for about 8 days (starting May 30th) and I'm trying make some plans now. Is it best to stay put during those few days or just keep moving? Is being there during the Independence celebration a good thing as far as seeing what the locals get up to or a set back? Any and all info is appreciated!! =)

also if you have any general tips on accommodation/places to stay/food/transport, that will be appreciate too!!

Facilities at Jacksons International Airport

I have to pass through the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby in October and will have some 9 hours between flights. I will be tired after a long distance arriving flight and would appreciate some rest. Are there any good lounging facilities or similar within the airport? I am worried because I have come across more than one review critical of the airport staff and describing them as "rude and dishonest"

Vanuatu, Fiji, scenery

Hi there

I will stay 5 days at Taveuni, Fiji.
Is it possible to do trip to other islands around Taveuni? I will also go to Kadavu and Waya

I also stay in Vanuatu.
Which places in Vanuatu do have the most spectaculair scenery? I also love bizar scenery, like the volcanic onces. I booked, Santo, Tanna and Ambrym. But after this Santo doesnt seem to have good scenery I am afraid.

I have visited Tahiti. Are the forest on Fiji and Vanuatu more dense than the interior of Tahiti? Is it also more diverse?

Thanks for the help, Reza

Campervans in New cal? Camping on Grand Terre

HI
Anybody used a campervan in New caledonia - or do they even exist at decent rates? ANy advice would be great. Also, if we were unable to get a campervan but used a normal small car is it easy to find camp ground anywhere north of Noumea and what sort of gear would we need to take. At this stage it looks as tho we will only have sleeping bags.
Thanks