New Caledonia Travel Forum

Hello There. Need some advice from the experts. I am trying to locate a tour operator or ground operator in New Caledonia who can help us set up a nice trip in New Caledonia. Can anybody recommend a local one they know or used? If not, anybody can recommend a New Caledonia specialist outside the country. Don't really get any hits on the net. Also, are the catamaran trips and private yacht trips around some of the islands worth the money..they seem pricey. I am going there next year with my wife and three young kids (6yrs old, 2 1/2 yrs old and an infant). We are doing a more upscale trip and are not looking to break the bank, but know it is not cheap to be there. Which places are a must visit? Is 2 weeks in New Caledonia a fair/good/too long time to spend there? Any help is appreciated.

There is a good ground operator in New Caledonia called Arcenciel (means rainbow in French). They have a good website - in English too ! The address is: www.arcenciel-voyages.nc I have used them and thay are very good. They have a lot of varied choices. Yachting in New Caledonia is great. The lagoon is huge - largest in the world ! There are lots of islands to explore. There is a company based in Melbourne, Australia called Charter World website is: www.charterworld.com.au They offer yacht packages in New Caledonia. Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands are beautiful. You can also hire a care and drive up North. Hope this helps