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Nouméa

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Lifou

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25,80,0

Île des Pins

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55,85,4

New Caledonia

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3,10,0

Hienghène

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15,23,0

Bourail

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12,0,0

Ouvéa

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0,1,0

Massif du Panié

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19,21,0

Île Tiga

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0,3,0

Balade

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5,8,0

Païta

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0,0,1

Maré

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2,7,0

Pro

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  Stunning scenic beauty, very friendly locals, balmy climate 


Con

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  very expensive 


In a nutshell

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  A great place to have some French environment close to Australia 

 

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Nouméa  

Le Lagon

 96 Opinions

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Île des Pins  

Le Meridien Ile Des Pins

 2 Reviews and 120 Opinions  Lovely bar lounge where you can relax and unwind........with a $10 cocktail !! 

 Hotels in Île des Pins

Païta  

Quality Resort Rivland

 11 Opinions

 Hotels in Païta

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ThON STEAK: The best tuna and ox !

ThON STEAK: The best tuna and ox !, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Restaurants in New Caledonia

QUICK & EASY BUS TOUR OF NOUMEA SIGHTS

QUICK & EASY BUS TOUR OF NOUMEA SIGHTS, New Caledonia

 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... 

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Don't Forget Your Snorkelling Gear!

Don't Forget Your Snorkelling Gear!, New Caledonia

 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... 

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SOAK IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF ISLE OF PINES

SOAK IN THE NATURAL BEAUTY OF ISLE OF PINES, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Things to Do in New Caledonia

sea snakes

sea snakes, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Warnings Or Dangers in New Caledonia

Local festivals/celebrations

Local festivals/celebrations, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Local Customs in New Caledonia

Noumea Markets: Buying food

Noumea Markets: Buying food, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Shopping in New Caledonia

Stray dogs alert

Stray dogs alert, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Off The Beaten Path in New Caledonia

Isle of Pines

Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Things to Do in New Caledonia

4WD Trip

4WD Trip, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Things to Do in New Caledonia

Mount Panié

Mount Panié, New Caledonia

 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... 

 Off The Beaten Path in New Caledonia

Noumea

Noumea, New Caledonia

 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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 The Grande Terre offers some of the best hiking in the South Pacific, with long, marked trails going through mountainous terrain.Unfortunately, it can be a... 

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Q:  Hello friends, Going to NC is my dream since I was a child. So lucky that I got an offer to work in NC. If everything is fine,... 

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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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New Caledonia: Mediterranean Melanesia

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 The French colony of New Caledonia, just east of Australia, is the southernmost of the Melanesian countries and the last one that is yet to gain its independence. Unsurprisingly, it has a flavour all... 

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La Nouvelle Caledonie

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 "La nouvelle caledonie" is situated only a few hours flight from Sydney. It is an Island which has a destinct class to it. A definitive european touch with a predominately laid back "islander" way of... 

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New Caledonia

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 The island of New Caledonia (French name Nouvelle Caledonie) is situated in Melanesia, between Queensland in the West, and Fiji in the east. It covers an area of 18,575 square kms and is just below...... 

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South Seas Gem with a European Flavor

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 Despite its close proximity to the lush islands of Vanuatu, New Caledonia has a far different landscape and feel than many visitors might expect for a South Pacific nation at this latitude. It's a... 

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Nouvelle Caledonie

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 New Caledonia is not as well-known as some of its neighbours like Fiji and Samoa which makes it a perfect tropical destination if you want to get away from hordes of tourists. It's only about two to... 

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