Adventure holidays in the South Pacific are often based around the water, with scuba diving in Fiji, Vanuatu and French Polynesia ranking amongst best in the world and hair-raising surfing breaks over shallow coral reefs in Fiji and Samoa. For more information about these specific holiday interests, please see the following:

Fiji Scuba Diving Holidays ; Vanuatu Scuba Diving Holidays ; French Polynesia Scuba Diving Holidays
Fiji Surfing Holidays


Less promoted and equally thrilling is exploring the rich tropical rainforest and a diverse traditional culture around the islands. Please select one of our "Top Pick" south pacific adventure holiday resorts below for more detailed information, prices, pictures and on-line booking enquiry.

# 1 - Vanuatu Vanuatu is the best destination in the South Pacific for an adventure holiday. The country ranks as one of the friendliest and safest destinations in the world and where you can easily experience a genuinely traditional culture, with the famous Pentecost land-divers and the exotic tribal villages based on Tanna Island being the highlights. Tanna Island is also home to the world's most accessible active volcano, Mt Yasur - at night you can climb its volcanic cone and watch the fiery eruptions light up the night sky.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (A$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Friendly Bungalows More Info ...		$140 Beach Resort	8
Sunrise Bungalows More Info ...		$50 - 60 Ocean Resort	5

# 2 - Fiji Islands Fiji too is a great destination for exploring both rainforest and villages, with the protected Bouma National Park in Taveuni rich in birdlife, waterfalls and archaeological sites. The main island of Viti Levu has some beautiful villages where pottery making, matt weaving and yaqona drinking are all in a days work.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (F$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Matangi Island Resort More Info ...		$1,370 + Island Resort	14
Papageno Resort More Info ...		$420 - 560 Beach Resort	15
Pearl South Pacific More Info ...		$364 - 776 Beach Resort	78
Feejee Experience More Info ...		$1,558 (4 Day Tour)	NA
Bayside Resort More Info ...		$90 Beach Huts	2
Bibi Hideaway More Info ...		$64 - 116 Eco Lodge	6

# 3 - New Caledonia Grand Terre is a vast island with endless exploring opportunities in its wilderness from caving to horse riding The Loyalty Islands offer a good mix of tribal hut accommodation, villages and beaches for exploring.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (Euro €)	Size	Our Rate A$, NZ$, £, €, US$
Hotel Evasion Detailed Info ...		€ 160 Inland Retreat	10
Koulnoue Village Resort More Info ...		€ 105 Beach Resort	50
Naina Park More Info ...		€ 80 Inland Lodge	10
Chez Ihage Huts More Info ...		€ 50 Tribal Hut	4

# 4 - Samoa Samoa has several good areas of tropical rainforest rich in birdllife and with good walking trails. Soft adventure holidays are available with village guides arranged through locally owned beach fale accommodation.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (ST$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Virgin Cove Resort More Info ...		$ 160 - 510 Beach Resort	14
Taufua Beach Fales More Info ...		$ 180 - 220 Beach Fales	10

# 5 - French Polynesia Soft adventure is excellent on Moorea island, with good hiking trails, outstanding mountain scenery and plenty of 4WD adventure tours available around the island. The main island of Tahiti offers good 4WD tours into the interior and outstanding coastal hiking trails on Tahiti Iti.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (NZ$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Hotel Kaveka More Info ...		€ 120 - 240	29
Relais Fenua More Info ...		€ 95 - 120	7

# 6 - Tonga Tonga is rather too small in size for decent off the beaten track adventures. The best region to get away from commercialisation is the laid back Ha'apai Group with sleepy fishing villages and remote beaches. There are some interesting archaeological sites to explore on the main island of Tongatapu.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (T$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Sandy Beach Resort More Info ...		$340 Beach Resort	12
Otuhaka Beach Resort More Info ...		$90 - $150 Beach Resort	13

# 7 - Cook Islands The Cook Islands is too small in size for decent adventure holiday opportunities and the people's lifestyle, though sometimes subsistence, is more westenized than traditional compared to its South Pacific neighbours. The Rarotonga cross island hike makes a good day out in the rainforest for novice hikers.
TOP PICKS (click for info)	Picture	Hotel Rate (NZ$)	Size	Our Rate (A$, NZ$, £, €, US$)
Inano Beach Bungalows More Info ...		$130 - $160 Bungalows	6
Paradise Inn More Info ...		$125 - $200 Motel	14