New Caledonia

Cheap flights to New CaledoniaNew Caledonia is not just another Pacific Island. A blend of Melanesian tradition and French sophistication, New Caledonia is a truly unique holiday destination. If dining out or shopping is your style, you'll love the cosmopolitan capital, Noumea.

Key Feature: Over 130 cafes and restaurants line the waterfront and the streets of Noumea, as well as gourmet providores, pâtisseries, chocolatiers, fromageries and fine wine importers.

Best Time to Visit New Caledonia

New Caledonia has a temperate climate with two mild seasons, hot from November to April and cold from June to August. The cold season is perfect for hikers, while the hot season is best for beach lovers. The best time to visit is during September to December when the weather isn’t at its hottest and rain is less likely.

The official language of New Caledonia is French. The local currency is Pacific Francs (XPF).

Place des Cocotiers - Night market

Be sure to visit the weekly night markets. The Markets draw hundreds of people who wish to enjoy food, arts, music and entertainment. The markets are on most Thursday nights, year-round.

Isle of Pines - New Caledonia

Only a 20 minute flight or a 2.5 hour catamaran trip from Noumea to the Isle of Pines. The 18km by 14km island is famous for its unspoilt beauty and relaxed lifestyle. It boasts crystal clear waters and pure white sandy beaches lined with luscious palm trees. The Isle of Pines is also home to Oro Bay, often described as one of the world’s best 'undiscovered beaches'.

Cheap flights to New CaledoniaThe Loyalty Islands

The Loyalty Islands are a collection of remarkable unspoilt coral islands, located just 30 minutes flight from Noumea. The three main islands; Lifou, Maré and Ouvéa, each offer something different.

Visit the untouched beaches of Lifou or explore it's steep cliffs, dense forests, ancient caves and grottoes. Alternatively discover the beautiful beaches with contrasting towering cliffs, basalt rocks and dusky forests of Maré. All visitors must see one of the most beautiful atolls in the Pacific, Ouvéa. It is defined by a wide stretch of silky white sand, fused with a vivid turquoise lagoon.

The Northern Province of New Caledonia

The best place to experience the interesting culture of the Kanak people is the Northern Province. It covers the upper half of La Grande Terre.

In the beautiful mountains, rainforests, rivers, savannah and beaches of the Northern Province live some of the most traditional communities in New Caledonia. The Northern Province is known as the most preserved area of the country, where the locals still practice ancient traditions.

Cheap flights to New CaledoniaTruly immerse yourself in the culture by staying in the Kanak community. Sleep in a case (thatched hut) and eat traditional Bougna, (food baked in an earth oven) while sitting around a campfire and listening to ancient stories and legends.

If getting back to nature is a little too much. Take part in other activities such as hiking, four-wheel-drive expeditions, boating and canoeing.

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