Departure: 12 January 2022

Visitors to the Pacific can expect soft white sands, whispering palms and age-old Polynesian customs. Amidst all the beauty, you may also learn about the role some islands played in World War II. Indulge on a blissful escape to the South Pacific. From Sydney seek out the remote islands of Fiji, Vanuatu and New Caledonia, each fringed with pristine beaches and dazzling lagoons.

Port Vila is the capital of Vanuatu, and has plenty of rambling streets and cafés to wander and appreciate. As you explore, every now and then you’ll catch yet another glimpse of the stunning harbour.

The tropical paradise of Luganville hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago. Inland there are stunning, iridescent blue holes to discover, while offshore the diving is incredible.

Perched on the west coast, Lautoka, is not only the second largest city among Fiji's 332 islands, it is also the second gateway, after the capital city Suva, to Fiji's experience of tropical paradise.

It may be Fiji’s capital with 85,000 inhabitants, but Suva’s laid-back atmosphere, spectacular scenery and village-style hospitality is something of an antidote to the typical perception of city life.

This South Seas ‘Riveria’ has a distinctive French flavour among its boutiques and cafés. Noumea enjoys more sunshine than any other Pacific island, and beach lovers will fall for its string of bays.