craigkillie Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 My wife and I are keen to go on holiday somewhere in the Pacific at some point this year - possibly October. At the moment, we're thinking about New Caledonia because it's closest to Sydney, but we're finding it difficult to distinguish between them all. We're basically looking for somewhere with some nice beaches and with some good walking options, which is probably pretty much anywhere. Has anyone been to New Caledonia, or indeed any of the others? Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 New Caledonia is eye wateringly expensive. Some bits like being in France other bits more of a local vibe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 The girlfriend is desperate to go to Bora Bora at some point... No idea what it's like but it's popular with American types so god only knows. I personality would love to go to Easter Island but that's not much of a beach holiday type place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rational Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Bora Bora is eye watering for prices, but you can stay in a pension along the road for about £50 a night for the two of you. I've been to Fiji twice, first time was a backpack tour, second time was at First Landing resort in Nadi, was a decent hotel and is part owned by a guy from Perth of all places! Rarotonga would be where I would head to if I was still down there, it's meant to be stunning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Nederlander Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Always fancied Hawaii myself, presumably that's fairly easy to get to - or are they a bit to mainstream ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hawaii is a lot further away, but is definitely doable. I wanted something a bit culturally different though - I think Hawaii would be quite American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virtual Insanity Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Hawai'i away from Oahu is pretty culturally different but obviously still heavily American influenced. Kauai and Hawai'i both have some fantastic walking though and are pretty remote in places, Maui is a bit more popular as a tourist spot. The walking around the Na Pali Coast in Kauai in particular is great, with a large variety of trails to suit anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 I went to Easter Island, remains one of my favourite holidays. It's a bizarre little place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waspy Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Never fancied Hawaii after watching Dog the bounty hunter. Full of Jakies on ICE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiDB Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Bora Bora is eye watering for prices, but you can stay in a pension along the road for about £50 a night for the two of you. I've been to Fiji twice, first time was a backpack tour, second time was at First Landing resort in Nadi, was a decent hotel and is part owned by a guy from Perth of all places! Rarotonga would be where I would head to if I was still down there, it's meant to be stunning... I can second that, Rarotonga is awesome and has a direct flight from Sydney with Air New Zealand I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rational Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I can second that, Rarotonga is awesome and has a direct flight from Sydney with Air New Zealand I believe Yeah I saw the pictures ya jammy git! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE KING Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Always fancied Hawaii myself, presumably that's fairly easy to get to - or are they a bit to mainstream ? Had a nephew based there when he was in the army, said it was a shit hole? Couldn't wait to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigkillie Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 I can second that, Rarotonga is awesome and has a direct flight from Sydney with Air New Zealand I believe Been looking into Rarotonga recently and we like the look of it. Where did you stay? Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiDB Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Yeah I saw the pictures ya jammy git! It's a hard life Been looking into Rarotonga recently and we like the look of it. Where did you stay? Any recommendations? We rented a villa on the opposite side of the road from Muri Beach, it was just easier for us with a 2 year old and having the extra space compared to a hotel room, was much the same price as well. I was in and out of a few of the hotels around us and they were all decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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