WHAT TO EXPECT
Language:
English is the official language in Oceania.
There are about 450 languages, of which more than 400 are spoken in Melanesia and the rest in Polynesia and Micronesia.
Currency:
Oceania has the following currencies: Australia (AUD), New Zealand (NZD), Fiji (FJD), and French Polynesia (CPF franc).
Banks & ATMs:
All central banks are available together with many accessible ATMs.
Plugs and Sockets:
Oceania uses Type I, the two or three pinned plugs with flat pins shaped like a V.
The standard voltage is 230V, and the typical frequency is 50 Hz.
Consider carrying a universal adapter.
Safety:
Oceania typically has excellent safety records, especially in Australia and New Zealand, but pickpocketing and theft are not unheard of in urban areas.
In the Pacific islands, the crime rates are generally higher (particularly in Papua New Guinea, so be vigilant and make copies of your passport and necessary travel documents.
Nature, poisonous insects, snakes, alligators, and mosquito-borne diseases are common in some areas and are probably among the most significant threats you need to be mindful of in Oceania. Make sure you’ve had any relevant vaccinations before you travel.
Flight Connections:
Major airlines like Qantas Airways, Virgin Airlines, Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways, and Air Niugini (to name a few) fly into the many significant hubs of Oceania.
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