An old thread resurrected here, but nonetheless the financial monetary sum all up of these flights in Y wouldn't be cheap. A combination of award redemptions would be the better way to go but beware of the additional $$ surcharges or taxes charged in addition to the points with multiple pacific hops, particularly with the likes of QF (almost $300 for a direct round trip from BNE to NOU if my memory serves, last I checked, which is still at least half the price of a regular Y fare).

Regarding accommodation, Fiji and Vanuatu have some el cheapo backpackers outside of the capitals but you need to factor in the cost of boat transfers to these islands, as well as a food/drink allowance (which can be up to an obligatory $80 per day).

NOU isn't exactly 'cheap' either, unless you attempt to find a homestay in the north or in the outer islands like Lifou.

That said, as far as the real definition of 'travel' goes, the Pacific offers some great adventures in further far-flung reaches away from the major resorts in NAN or BOB. Get real, get out there and try something other than a standard resort, I say.

UA and ANA award redemptions look great. But – and here's my new question, folks – any suggestions for ultra-budgeted multiple hops as a QFF like me?