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New Caledonia Travel Guide
Holiday Planning Guide, Locations and Travel Information throughout New Caledonia
New Caledonia or 'Kanaky' as the local sometimes call it, is quite unique. This enigmatic French colony, located midway between Fiji and Australia, is unlike any of its neighbours. Known as the 'Paris of the Pacific', New Caledonia's distinctly French flavour is particularly reflected in its capital city Noumea where you can find chic French restaurants, boutique shopping and trendy crowds.
This cosmopolitan lifestyle is contrasted beautifully on the east side of the mainland and on the outerlying islands, where the Kanaks (a word derived from the Hawaiin word 'kanaka' which means 'human') and the native customs have survived more than a century and a half of colonialisation. Travel through rural New Caledonia to the stunning outer islands and to the east side of the main island.
Highlights of New Caledonia
Noumea is a cosmopolitan city characterised by a distinct French atmosphere and New Caledonia’s..
Isle of Pines InformationIsle of Pines is one of the regions most magical destinations. At only a twenty minute flight from..
Oro Bay InformationOro Bay is home to two magnificent beaches of unbelievably white sand. It is most easily reached by..
Kuto Bay InformationLocated in the stunning Isle of Pines, Kuto Bay is blessed with a massive strip of pristine sand..
At the turn of the last century a gold mine was established at La Foa. The mine, named Queyras, was..
Bourail InformationWith a population of only 4350, Bourail is a lively colonial-area settlement and New Caledonia's..
Jean Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center InformationThe Tjibaou Cultural Centre is a landmark building that has garnered fame and recognition..
Monts Koghis InformationRising as towering kilometer above the coastline, Mont Koghis has amazing views over the lagoons of..
New Caledonia Travel Basics
- travel information, visa requirements and useful tips
