New Caledonia Shopping

by Kate-Me
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Supermarket freezer

I found it an experience just to visit a couple of French/New Caledonian supermarkets, to see the different sorts of food they have. This was the first place I'd ever seen a crayfish in an open freezer - before I'd only ever seen them behind glass in a supermarket.

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	various souvenir shops: Wooden carvings	Tip Rating:

By Kate-Me

on April 18, 2003

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Souvenirs

Below you can see a pic of some of the items you'll find in Noumean souvenir shops, including wooden carvings (but if you're buying those, you'll need to know what the airport rules are re: bringing in wooden artefacts to your home country) Jade is a popular item (but quite a lot more expensive than I was led to believe in brochures). Also you will find shell jewellery, brightly coloured clothing, t-shirts, and lots more.

Theme: Gifts


	Handicrafts

By hunwagner

on July 10, 2006

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Souvenir shops in Noumea usually sell stuff mass-produced in Asia or Fiji. The Kanaks do produce some interesting items themselves, but telling it apart from the copies made elsewhere can be a challenge. As usual, the best way to do it is to buy at the source. The honesty stalls found along the main roads of North-East Grande Terre often sell local crafts for very reasonable prices. Expect to find soap-stone and woodcarvings, and basketware.

Theme: Local Craft


	Haberdashers in Noumea: Get those Pacific fabrics

By tryhard

on April 21, 2003

Specialist Haberdashers

Take home some stunning printed fabric for a doona cover or cushions as a reminder of your New Cal holiday. The hardest thing will be choosing which bolt of cloth to souvenir when there are virtually hundreds to choose from.

various prices per metre