Top digital nomad destinations and remote work hubs in Oceania
Top digital nomad destinations and remote work hubs in Oceania
Oceania asks remote workers to plan around long flights and tricky time zones, but for many the lifestyle on offer makes it worth the extra effort.
Some nomads are drawn to laid back coastal cities, where a short break to surf or swim easily fits between calls. Others prefer smaller towns further from the coast, trading city conveniences for cheaper rent and a slower pace of life. Costs can run high in the most popular spots, so many remote workers balance a few weeks in an expensive city with longer stretches somewhere cheaper nearby. Internet quality is generally strong, though it can drop off quickly once you head further off the beaten path.
The destinations on our list for Oceania combine well known coastal hubs with quieter towns that offer a similar quality of life at a gentler price. Good weather is rarely in short supply here.
Lists by region
City in Australia
Brisbane
River City with a Laid-Back Vibe
Greater Brisbane has about 2.8 million people and averages 2,989 sunshine hours a year. Mild winters suit laptops on terraces. South Bank Parklands opened in 1992 along the river and now works as a cultural precinct. Fifteen bridges cross the water. The 2032 Summer Olympics will arrive here.
City in Australia
Melbourne
The heart of culture and coffee
Economist Intelligence Unit rankings placed the city atop the world's most liveable list for much of the 2010s. Laneways and arcades hold cafes and galleries, with Hosier Lane especially popular. The largest urban tram network in the world carries commuters. About 5.4 million people live here, roughly 19 percent of Australians.
City in New Zealand
Auckland
Where Urban Life Meets Nature
Ferries link the central business district with Devonport and Waiheke Island, which functions partly as a suburb. Mercer ranked the city fifth for quality of living in 2024. The University of Auckland, founded in 1883, is the country's largest. Harbours face both the Pacific and the Tasman Sea. Snow is extremely rare.
City in New Zealand
Wellington
Creative capital by wild seas
Compact and walkable, the capital has more cafes per capita than New York City. In a 2009 survey 73 percent of central apartment dwellers walked to work or university. Wetā Workshop and Wētā FX drive a film industry. UNESCO named it a City of Film in 2019. Winds average about 17 miles per hour.
Town in Australia
Byron Bay
Bohemian Beaches and Laid-Back Vibes
This beachside town has a strong alternative, wellness and creative scene with yoga, meditation, artists and musicians. Festivals include Bluesfest and Splendour in the Grass. Cape Byron lighthouse and nearby rainforest fill breaks between calls. Median house prices are among the highest of any regional Australian town, so budget carefully.
Country
Fiji
Tropical paradise with diverse landscapes
More than 330 islands make up the country and about 110 are inhabited. Time zone UTC+12 suits video calls with New Zealand. English is one of four recognised national languages. One guide lists average download speeds at 12.5 Mbps and calls that basic for remote work. Suva has a growing coworking scene.
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