The Governor-General made a State Visit to the Independent State of Samoa as part of her continuing visits to neighbouring Pacific countries.Ms Bryce arrived at the Head of State’s Residence in Vailele to meet the Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Efi, and was invited to inspect a Police Guard by the Commander of the Guard. Later, the Governor-General addressed the Parliament of Samoa and made a special announcement about Australia’s gift to mark the country’s 50th Anniversary of Independence.

On Thursday 29 March 2012, at Defence Establishment Fairbairn, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE, attended the Ceremonial Arrival of the President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba and Mrs Sylvia Bongo Ondimba.

Afterwards, at Government House, the Administrator and Sir Nicholas received the Australian Ambassador to the Gabonese Republic, Mr Ian McConville.

The Governor-General touched down in Funafuti, Tuvalu as part of her 8 nation visit to the Pacific.

Following a ceremonial welcome hosted by the Governor-General of Tuvalu, His Excellency the Honourable Sir Iakoba Taeia Italei, the Governor-General visited the Nauti Primary School and the Parliament of Tuvalu as guest of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Willy Telavi.

Later, Ms Bryce attended a State Lunch hosted by the Governor-General and Prime Minister of Tuvalu, and visited the Princess Margaret Hospital.

The President of the Gabonese Republic, His Excellency Ali Bongo Ondimba, called on the Administrator, Professor Marie Bashir AC, CVO, at Government House in Canberra, before a State Lunch in his honour. Professor Bashir and Sir Nicholas Shehadie AC OBE joined His Excellency and Mrs Sylvia Bongo Ondimba for official photographs, a signature in the Government House Visitors' Book, and a meeting with officials from Australia and Gabon.

Visit to Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and The Rock; Woolcock Institute of Medical Research; Kiribati Guard of Honour; Traditional Welcome; Meeting with the President; State Reception; Marine Training Centre; Kiribati Institute of Technology; Betio Coastwatcher's Memorial; Ceremonial Departure.

On Wednesday 28 March 2012 at Wagga Wagga, Lockhart and The Rock, New South Wales, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, met with families, emergency service workers and volunteers in flood affected areas.

As part of her visit to several Pacific nations, the Governor-General arrived in Kiribati, to be welcomed by the Police Service Guard of Honours, some enthusiastic schoolchidren, and the presentation of a traditional headdress. Later in the day, Ms Bryce attended a State reception, followed by a meeting with the President of Kiribati, His Excellency President Anote Tong. The Governor-General toured the Marine Training Centre and watched a simulation at sea, before visiting the Kiribati Institute of Technology and laying a wreath at the Betio Coastwatcher's Memorial.

On Tuesday 27 March 2012, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, received the Honorary Consul-General and Trade Commissioner of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Mr Ron Wakil. The Administrator also received Mrs Wakil.

Afterwards, at the Consulate-General of Kingdom of Tonga, North Sydney, the Administrator signed a condolence book for the late King of Tonga, His Majesty King George Tupou V.

The Governor-General represented Australia at the funeral for the late King of Tonga, His Majesty King George Tupou V. Ms Bryce joined the Kingdom of Tonga’s Royal Family members, international and diplomatic representatives, and the Tongan people during a funeral service in the nation's capital, Nuku' Alofa. The late King’s casket, covered in the Tongan Royal Standard, was carried to the Tombs on a large black platform, following the slow-march of members of the Tongan Defence Force and band.

On Monday 26 March 2012, following the departure of the Governor-General Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO on a regional visit to the Pacific, the Proclamation assuming the Administration of the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia was signed by the Governor of New South Wales, Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO.

In the afternoon, at Magnolia Chapel, Macquarie Park Crematorium, Sydney, the Administrator attended a funeral service for the late Mr Jeremy Bowdler.

Afterwards, at Government House, Sydney, the Administrator received Mr Peter Bassett.

On Saturday 24 March 2012, at the Southern Cross Club, Jamieson, Mr Michael Bryce AM AE, as guest speaker, attended the Council of ACT Motor Club’s Dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Shannons Wheels Expo.