New Caledonia

Travel guide of New Caledonia

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Useful information

Land, geography

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Climate & Weather

• New Caledonia has a subtropical climate all year round
• maximum temperatures in the warm season from September to March average 25-30°C / 77-86°F
• maximum temperatures in the cooler season from April to August average 20-23°C / 68-74°F
• trade winds and occasional cooler evenings bring some refreshment
• rainfall can be heavy, but passes quickly most of the time
• sea temperatures within the lagoon range between 21-28°C / 70-82°F

Travel season

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Government

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Time zone

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Currency, payments

• the currency of New Caledonia is French Pacific Franc (XPF / CFP)
• 1 EUR = 119.15 XPF (with fix conversion rate) / 1 USD = approx 100 XPF (2020)
• CFP is the currency of 3 French overseas territories / collectivities: New Caledonia, French Polynesia (Tahiti) and Wallis and Futuna
• ATM machines are common across Noumea and larger towns
• credit cards and some debit cards are widely accepted
• currency exchange offices can be found at the airports and in shopping districts

Fly to New Caledonia, airlines

• Aircalin or Air Caledonie International (SB) is the French international airline of New Caledonia
• La Tontouta International Airport (NOU) is the international airport outside Noumea, 45 min drive from the city centre
• Aircalin operates direct flights with Australia 12 times a week (2019) connecting Noumea with Brisbane in 2 hours, Sydney and Auckland (NZ, codeshare with Air New Zealand) under 3 hours and Melbourne in 3.5 hours
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Transport

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Entry requirements

• residents from following countries may enter New Caledonia and stay for up to 3 months without visa: Australia, New Zealand, European Union, United States
• passport valid 6+ months and an outgoing air ticket are required
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• we will inform you about updated entry requirements for visitors from your country together with our offer

Travelling since 2020

• Travel world changed in 2020 with the worldwide lockdown. Travel conditions are still being updated, airlines releasing new schedules, hotels and destinations applying new arrangements where necessary. As it is hardly possible to keep all relevant information on our websites up to date, we will inform you about current situation at the time of your request and of your journey.
• If the destination you choose is not yet accessible for travellers from your country, we will recommend a similar available option.

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Electricity

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Internet, signal coverage

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Useful contacts

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Population

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Language

• the official language of New Caledonia is French
• English is generally understood in hotels, resorts, restaurants and service providers in tourist areas, anyway visitors are advised to lear some basic phrases and greetings in French as well
• there are about 30 Kanak dialects in New Caledonia, these are spoken in villages and remote areas of the country
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Religion

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Health

• no vaccinations are necessary to enter New Caledonia, the country is free from tropical diseases including malaria
• repellents against mosquitos are advised
• western standard medical facilities are available in Noumea, the more serious cases on emergency would be transported by air transfer to Australia
• tap water is drinkable and bottled water is available as well

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Dress

• casual dress code in most hotels and resorts, the upper class hotels may require a more formal attire for the dinner
• pack light summer clothing and something on top for the cooler evenings or trade winds and if you travel in the cooler months
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Safety

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Nature

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Ecology

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Culture & Traditions

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History

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Excursions / must see

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Sports, activities

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Diving

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Shopping, souvenirs

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Food, cuisine

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Special tourism

Accessible Tourism

• for visitors facing any challenges or disabilities we are ready to provide the best available options of transport, accommodation and services following their individual requirements
• let us know your special needs, we are happy to assist in creating a great holiday package fit for you
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Wedding and Honeymoon

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Interesting facts

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Events

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Top destinations

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Accommodation

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