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Stunning scenic beauty, very friendly locals, balmy climate
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very expensive
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A great place to have some French environment close to Australia
2 Reviews and 120 Opinions Lovely bar lounge where you can relax and unwind........with a $10 cocktail !!
ThON STEAK: The best tuna and ox !
thonsteak Says: The restaurant is opposite the beach (Baie des Citrons), Steakhouse with amazing prices and quality. It's the best steak you will ever have with french...
QUICK & EASY BUS TOUR OF NOUMEA SIGHTS
AusPinay Says: Since we were just in Noumea for a day, and the city is really a tiny place, the best thing to see it in a snap is taking a bus tour complete with a friendly...
Don't Forget Your Snorkelling Gear!
AusPinay Says: New Caledonia's clear blue waters are perfect for snorkelling, you don't need to go scuba diving! Just make sure you take your snorkelling gear!We got ours from...
SOAK IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF ISLE OF PINES
AusPinay Says: Simply stunning, great natural beauty, these are just a few words to describe this tiny island paradise! It helps that you don't see towering high rise...
CallAnt Says: You will almost certainly get bitten by a sea snake whilst on holidays here......Just kidding, apparently there has been a couple of deaths in all of recorded...
Liberty2008 Says: When my husband and I went back to New Caledonia for our Honeymoon (lune de miel) April 2006 some good friends made sure we went to the street parade to...
Liberty2008 Says: The Noumea markets are brilliant for catching up with friends, finding original and special New Caledonian food and crafts and it is a goldmine of amazing...
Liberty2008 Says: When off the beaten track on Lifou be very aware of stray dogs! They are everywhere. They sleep on the beach, hang around in packs and go nuts if you cycle past...
mikp Says: The Isle of Pines is a Island of New Caledonia, a short stop on the P&O cruise boat tour that I took. A beautiful Island with great beaches. Short walks are...
mikp Says: This 4WD trip was organized on the P&O cruise, but could be also booked locally. A great experience that I would recommend to everyone. After a 20 drive out of...
hunwagner Says: At 1628 metres the highest mountain in New Caledonia, Mount Panié forms the heart of a lush nature reserve housing some of the richest flora and fauna in the...
hunwagner Says: The capital of New Caledonia is an unashamed outpost of France in the South Pacific.It has a majority French population, many of whom are recent arrivals from...
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A: You may get the chance to go to the Isle de pines--it is really beautiful. I think you can fly via a small plane or go by boat. I visited when I went on a cruise.NC...
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