New Caledonia Travel Forum

How much does it cost to get to the lighthouse and is it by water taxi or what choices are there. Also can anyone name a few budget priced eating places or car hire?

I am trying to plan my connection from Magenta domestic airport to Tontouta international airport coming back from Ouvea and leaving to Vanuatu:

17:40 scheduled arrival by Air Caledonie from Ouvea to Magenta
19:20 scheduled departure by Air Calin to Port Vila from Tontouta.

I've been once to Noumea and remember that there was a highway linking Noumea and Tontouta and that means that taxi drives ca. 90kph there and makes 40km from Magenta to Tontouta in appr. half an hour. Is it true, and for early evening Monday traffic?

I guess AirCaldenoie on domestic flights can be not quite punctual.. At the same time I think airCalin with departure to Vanuatu should not very much strict if we appeaqr say not 45 min before the departure but only 30 min?

Hello to everyone who recently been on Ouvea Is.! ;)

I am planning now our May trip, which is going to include NC and Ouvea Is.

In respect of the Hotel Paradis d'Ouvea - what is the overall estaimation of the hotel, rooms and dining? What is teh main difference between cottages and villas, which you would recommend?

What activties we should not miss on the island?

Any other tips?

Thanks a lot in advance! :)

can i please get the names of some souvenir shops in new caledonie

Does anyone know the times the markets are open in Noumea?

We are visiting Noumea on a P&O Cruise from 3pm - 11pm and am interested to know what we should do while we are there. I'm not interested in any of the organised tours from the ship as sitting in a coach for period doesn't do it for me. Any advice from previous cruisers would be appreciated.

Could anyone tell me the price of the train for adults and Children.
Thanks

hello there! I would like to know what the weather and temperatures are like in end dicember-mid january in New Caledonia
thank you in advance

I have seen this trip advertised however I cannot find a price in AUS$ or CFP?

Can anyone advise the cost?

How much would a cup of tea and a sandwich or bagette cost in Noumea?

Thanks

Carol

I recently found out about this place in New Caledonia called Mouane. Because my name is Mouane, I'm very curious about this part of the world. Does anyone have information about the island or the town?

Hi there, would really appreciate some suggestions from anyone who has been to New Caledonia with regards to my planning for a trip in August next year. I am planning to visit the Loyalty Island (Mare, Lifou and Ouvea), Isle of Pines and a drive around the island - how long do you think I should allow for this trip? Also are the three loyalty island quite similar or are they worth a island hop to each of them?

Hi there, would really appreciate some suggestions from anyone who has been to New Caledonia with regards to my planning for a trip in August next year. I am planning to visit the Loyalty Island (Mare, Lifou and Ouvea), Isle of Pines and a drive around the island - how long do you think I should allow for this trip? Also are the three loyalty island quite similar or are they worth a island hop to each of them?

Hi there, would really appreciate some suggestions from anyone who has been to New Caledonia with regards to my planning for a trip in August next year. I am planning to visit the Loyalty Island (Mare, Lifou and Ouvea), Isle of Pines and a drive around the island - how long do you think I should allow for this trip? Also are the three loyalty island quite similar or are they worth a island hop to each of them?

I have been contemplating traveling to lifou to seek out family members. Heard and read that the island is quite beautiful, what I am trying to establish is family connections, was not able to before because I do not speak the languages (kanak and french). I have heard the little mission church built by our forefather (he was a missionary from samoa) in lifou still stands, his name was Iosia from Samoa. His second wife, our ancestor, Namaniane (we have no last name for her) came from Lifou, we would sure appreciate any info from those who live on lifou or around new caledonia who might have heard of this couple's story. Namaniane's descendants are alive and thriving in samoa, we have many questions and want to travel to new caledonia to find our relatives but hesitant because we do not speak french or the indigenous language. mahalo to those who can assist.

HI. Can any one give me web sites to find weather in WALA and EMERALD BAY. Thanks suexxx

Hello, I am wondering if there are boats that travel from Australia to Noumea. We are looking for a cheaper way to travel between the two places than via air. Thanks!

From which city in New Zealand/Australia can I find the cheapest tickets to Noumea? What time of the year should I find the cheapest price?

Thanks.

Hi. I am thinking of travelling to New Caledonia in mid-late January/early February but have heard it is the tropical cyclone season then, and can be rainy and humid. Has anyone travelled then, what's the weather like? Thanks.

Hi all,

My girlfriend and I are thinking about visiting New Caledonia for 7-10 days just to escape the bustle of Sydney for a bit. Can someone advise me on any cheap(ish) accomodation as we have no idea about the sort of prices we are looking at.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Andy

My fiance are planning our honeymoon, which will be starting in the middle of december 2005 and running for about 2 weeks. I've read that december is the rainy season in New Caledonia, but just how rainy is it? I've also read that there are hurricanes. Can anyone fill me in? You can email directly at nick@gorevic.net. Thanks!

Nick

Hi

Can anyone post an opinion about this island?
My husband has a fixation on it since he came across some pictures on a travel magazine.
We would take the kids along (5 and 13).
Worth to go or better to choose another island on the Pacific?
Thanks

How much does it cost to eat in Nouméa? I mean restaurants, cafes and groceries. I have read in the travel tips that imported foodstuffs are very expensive. But can you buy local produce at reasonable prices? If so, what is available? Is there anywhere that's cheap to eat out?

I am doing a report on New Caledonia for school and i wondered if someone would have any customs that they could share with me from New Caledonia.

Bonjour,
je cherche des habitants résidants en NC pour me tuyauter sur les meilleurs plans sur le caillou,location auto,logement...
Je débarque le 28 février 2005 pour une quinzaine de jours!
Merci
Olivier

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.

In July this year my French class is hopefully going to visit NC and I was wondering, what are the common prices for some things over there? Just ordinary things like a can of coke, a meal at a cafe, clothes in there shops, and what some good shops are to visit, things that we could do in Noumea, preferably on the cheap side. What would be a reasonable amount of money to have for spending over there, other than activities, transport and accomodation, just spending money, the rest is included in what we have to pay but how much should I bring for souvineers and stuff like that?

What am I allowed to bring into New Caledonia? How much money can I bring?

Hi,
Was just wondering about the surf in NC - is it easily accessible, like walking out into the beach or if not, how is the best way to access it?
What will the temps be in July?
Any good or bad experiences with NC from anyone.
Thinking of going in July and just wondered if anyone could help us.
Thanks in advance,
Me

I received a picture but I don't know where it is or what kind of
memorial (maybe a tomb) this is.
The picture should have a connection with New Caledonia.

Anyone here who can tell me?

You'll find the picture here:
http://members.home.nl/duke0123/memorial.htm

Thx in advance

When we visited Ile des Pins(Island of Pines) in New Caledonia,we went to Kanumera Beach. It is really beautiful.We were told not to get into the big rock just in front of the beach. I think it is a sacred place,or religious place for New Caledonian people....is it right?