{"id":7780,"date":"2019-02-25T18:32:25","date_gmt":"2019-02-25T17:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/?p=7780"},"modified":"2026-10-28T18:23:54","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T18:23:54","slug":"backpacking-new-caledonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/","title":{"rendered":"New Caledonia Travel Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This archipelago, a &#8220;French overseas territory,&#8221; is to all intents and purposes part of France. It lies in the middle of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Australia, a country many people don&#8217;t even know where to find but definitely one of the most beautiful in the world: here, besides stunning beaches, a lush rainforest and an extremely diverse culture, you&#8217;ll find the third longest coral reef on the planet!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I spent a couple of weeks backpacking around this beautiful archipelago, and in this guide you&#8217;ll find lots of useful information and tips to plan your trip as best you can.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"quick-menu\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Quick menu<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#when\">When to go to New Caledonia<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#doc\">Documents and vaccinations to enter New Caledonia<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#what\">What to do and see in New Caledonia<\/a>\r\n<details>\r\n<summary>Destinations<\/summary>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#grande-terre\">Grande Terre<\/a><\/summary>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#noumea\">Noumea<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#parc-riviere-bleu\">Parc Rivi\u00e8re Bleu and south of Grande Terre<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#la-foa\">La Foa<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#bourail-poe\">Bourail and Po\u00e9 Beach<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#voh\">Voh<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#hienghene\">Hienghene<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>\r\n<details>\r\n<summary><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#the-islands\">The Islands<\/a><\/summary>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#isle-of-pines\">Isle of Pines<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#lifou\">Lifou<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#ouvea\">Ouv\u00e9a<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#mare\">Mar\u00e9<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#tiga\">Tiga<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/details>\r\n  <\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#iti\">Suggested itineraries in New Caledonia<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#how\">How to get around New Caledonia<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#cost\">Backpacking New Caledonia: costs<\/a><\/li>\r\n  <li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#safe\">Backpacking New Caledonia: safety<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/destinations-en\/nuova-caledonia-en\/backpacking-new-caledonia\/#quick-menu\" style=\"position: fixed; right: 18px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 9999; padding: 8px 12px; border: 1px solid #999; border-radius: 6px; background: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px;\">\u2191 Menu<\/a>\r\n<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_di_upi_nuova_celedonia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Upi Bay, Isle of Pines.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"when\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>When to go to New Caledonia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Caledonia <strong>essentially has two seasons<\/strong>: the dry season from May to October and the rainy season from November to April.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The climate in New Caledonia is considered semi-tropical because the difference between the two seasons, while clear, is much less pronounced than in other countries closer to the equator, and that&#8217;s why the country can potentially be visited all year round without major problems. However, it&#8217;s <strong>best to avoid February and March<\/strong>, which are the peak of the rainy season, when the rains can even turn into cyclones.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two other periods worth avoiding, because they&#8217;re considered high season, are definitely mid-December to the end of January, when there are the Christmas holidays in Europe and the summer holidays in nearby Australia and New Zealand, which make up the vast majority of tourism in the country, and July and August, when Europe is on summer vacation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In short, in my opinion the <strong>best time for a trip to New Caledonia<\/strong>, without high-season prices and the downsides of the peak of the rainy season, is April to June and September to November, with the latter generally less rainy than the former and therefore preferable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Hienghene_ponte.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A really striking bridge in the Hienghene region.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"doc\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Documents and vaccinations to enter New Caledonia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an Italian passport you don&#8217;t need to apply for any entry visa: a valid passport is enough and you can stay up to 3 months (the rules change depending on your nationality, so check yours). If you&#8217;re interested in longer stays, given the close relationship between New Caledonia, France and, by extension, the European Union, if you can show you have sufficient funds and health insurance you can technically stay much longer, but if you intend to work you need to get a special permit. More information on both matters on <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nouvelle-caledonie.gouv.fr\/Demarches-administratives\/Accueil-des-etrangers\/Conditions-de-sejour-des-etrangers-en-Nouvelle-Caledonie\/Vous-etes-ressortissant-d-un-pays-de-l-Union-europeenne#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As far as mandatory vaccinations are concerned, the only one required is yellow fever, and only if you&#8217;re coming from an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/yellowbook\/2018\/infectious-diseases-related-to-travel\/yellow-fever\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at-risk country<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, when traveling I always recommend Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For up-to-date information on visas and everything else, I recommend checking your own government&#8217;s official travel advice (for example, the UK&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/new-caledonia\">Foreign travel advice<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_di_upi_isola_dei_pini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Traditional pirogue.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"what\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in New Caledonia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide, prices are expressed in the local currency called &#8220;CFP Franc&#8221; or &#8220;Pacific Franc&#8221; often abbreviated simply as &#8220;CFP.&#8221; The exchange rate is about 1\u20ac = 119 CFP. The Pacific Franc is pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 100 XPF = 0.838 euros. For the current exchange rate with other currencies, I suggest taking a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xe.com\/currencyconverter\/convert\/?Amount=1&amp;From=EUR&amp;To=XPF\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this page<\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For convenience, the guide is divided into two sections, the first devoted entirely to the Grande Terre, i.e., the main island of New Caledonia that is home to the capital Noumea, and the second devoted to the smaller islands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/NUOVA-CALEDONIA.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"556\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.b. Several times throughout the guide you&#8217;ll find links to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you want to use offline navigation directly from the Alltrails app you need to upgrade to the pro version. However, you can get around this by downloading the coordinates from the desktop version of the site in &#8220;Google Earth KML&#8221; format and then uploading them to <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is by far one of my <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/app-travelling\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">favorite travel apps<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"grande-terre\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Grande Terre<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, &#8220;Grande Terre&#8221; refers to the main island, which, as you can see from the map, is by far the largest in the New Caledonia archipelago. To explore it independently, having a car is practically essential because, although there are bus connections between the main towns, they&#8217;re infrequent and, above all, they almost always only reach the town centers, without getting to points of interest or more rural areas.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"noumea\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Noumea<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The city is considered one of the most European capitals of all the Pacific islands; the vast majority of the archipelago&#8217;s population of European origin (practically all French) lives here.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s certainly not one of the most fascinating cities in the world but, given its compact size, the many beaches nearby and a climate that, statistically speaking, earns it the title of sunniest capital in the Pacific, the city is really pleasant and livable, even though some neighborhoods, even ones not too far from the center, are unfortunately really dirty and uninviting.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>What to do and see in Noumea<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All international flights, as well as flights and ferries to the smaller islands, depart from Noumea. Because of this, you&#8217;ll most likely need to spend at least a few days in the city. Here&#8217;s what to do.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ouen_Toro_Noumea.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Ouen Toro Park.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Baie des Citrons, Anse Vata, Ile aux Canards and Ilot Ma\u00eetre<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baie des Citrons (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/6rtFVwDDNbNuEi52A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Anse Vata (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yiiyWZuVhHaowz6K7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) are probably the two prettiest and most popular beaches in town, but don&#8217;t expect anything heavenly. For a decidedly more tropical feel, just take one of the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ileauxcanards.nc\/activites\/navette\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxi boats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that shuttle about every 10 minutes between Anse Vata beach and two islets just offshore: Ile aux Canards (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/T2di3kCAsGxnkT1H8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and Ilot Ma\u00eetre (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/jFTw7G1VbUiw58Qm8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ile aux Canards is smaller and has only a restaurant while Ilot Ma\u00eetre is larger and also has a hotel. Both are really nice, offer significantly better beaches than the &#8220;mainland&#8221; and excellent snorkeling, a nice way to spend the day. If possible avoid weekends when locals also flock to the two islets.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From Anse Vata Bay I also recommend visiting Ouen Toro Park (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/fdBQukJYFXu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), from the top of the hill where there&#8217;s a war memorial, there are beautiful views of the city and the bay below. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ile_aux_canards_Noume\u0301a.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duck Island.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Jean-Marie Tjibaou Center Museum<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there&#8217;s one museum you must visit in New Caledonia, it&#8217;s undoubtedly this one (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/w5d2S6e1JJpNTwyU8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The buildings that house the museum were designed by fellow Italian Renzo Piano and are worth the entrance fee on their own.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The museum, located about 8 km north of downtown Noumea, celebrates the Kanak culture, the archipelago&#8217;s indigenous people, presenting the history and culture of this ethnic group before and after the advent of the French.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 to 17:00, and admission costs 1000 CFP (students, under-18s and seniors over 65 pay 500 CFP). From the center you need to take the N2 line, which runs every hour from Place Moselle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/JzZFCqJD1o8t3kHF8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) with a journey time of around 25 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Museo_Jean_Marie_Tjibaou_Center.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/><\/em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Jean Marie Tjibaou Center Museum.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Am\u00e9d\u00e9e Lighthouse (le Phare Am\u00e9d\u00e9e)<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This lighthouse, located on the beautiful island of Am\u00e9d\u00e9e about 24 kilometers from Noumea, is another particularly iconic and popular destination. Getting there is by no means cheap but all in all I think it&#8217;s worth it, especially if, as in my case, your sister is willing to pay for the excursion!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/amedeeisland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MaryD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has virtually a monopoly on organized excursions. The official price for adults is a whopping 16,500 CFP (about 130\u20ac) and, in addition to transportation to and from the island and the hotel transfer, it includes a range of activities such as a ride on a glass-bottom boat, entry to the lighthouse, snorkeling, demonstrations of local dance and coconut palm climbing, a welcome cocktail and a great buffet lunch.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s within your budget, it&#8217;s definitely a nice way to spend a day on what is undoubtedly a picture-postcard island. I especially recommend checking out the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryd.nc\/index.php?option=com_ouiz&amp;view=reservation&amp;evt_id=1085&amp;jour=2019-02-16&amp;month=02&amp;year=2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">flash deals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where there are some dates when the tour is sold for 12,200 CFP.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An interesting alternative to the MaryD tour is to use boat taxi companies that only provide transportation to and from the island, without food and the other activities, for 6500 CFP (about 50\u20ac). It&#8217;s still not cheap, and I also doubt they offer the service at this price if they don&#8217;t have enough people to fill the boat, but with a large group you can probably negotiate. <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/coconuttaxiboat.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut Taxi Boat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the company I found but I&#8217;m sure there are others too.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Il_Faro_di_Ame\u0301de\u0301e.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Am\u00e9d\u00e9e Lighthouse.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>How to get around Noumea?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public transportation isn&#8217;t bad at all and can be used to get almost anywhere within the city. The main site for schedules and routes <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/itineraires.taneo.nc\/en\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is this one<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for travel to and from the international airport (La Tontouta) which is relatively far from the city center, the cheapest option is the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.carsud.nc\/voyager\/ligne-c-2017\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">regular bus<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Line P4) which runs about every hour during the day but has less frequent runs in the evenings and on weekends, stop about 500 meters from the airport, 400 CFP, one and a half hours. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lyvai.com\/en\/activite\/navettes-tontouta\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Private shuttles<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> leave as each flight arrives and wait just outside the entrance on the right, door-to-door service into town, 3000 CFP, about an hour. Finally, a taxi costs about 8500 CFP, 45 minutes.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep in Noumea?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for a budget option, there&#8217;s really only one choice: <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nc\/auberge-jeunesse-noumea.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">auberges de jeunesse<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The place, located atop a hill overlooking the city, is excellent. The dorms are spacious as are the common areas, and the kitchen is well equipped. Basically, I strongly recommend it, but I suggest booking well in advance as they often sell out. Among hotels, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nc\/beaurivage.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Beaurivage<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seems to be a great option that isn&#8217;t too expensive.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"parc-riviere-bleu\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Parc Rivi\u00e8re Bleu and south of the Grande Terre<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nouvellecaledonie.travel\/destination\/grand-sud\/parc-provincial-de-la-riviere-bleue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This park<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is about an hour&#8217;s drive south of Noumea, offers numerous trails through the greenery and truly impressive scenery. All the trails are well marked and you can camp inside the park in the designated areas. Here you&#8217;ll find a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.province-sud.nc\/sites\/default\/files\/Webmaster\/PPRB-FLYER%202017-page-002.jpg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">detailed map<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.province-sud.nc\/page-votre-province\/parc-provincial-riviere-bleue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">park&#8217;s official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (both in French).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Parc_Rivie\u0300re_Bleu.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The drowned forest.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see from the map, the southern part of the park is accessible with your own vehicle, while the part north of the &#8220;Pont P\u00e9rignon&#8221; can only be visited on foot, by bike or with the shuttles provided by the park. It&#8217;s also possible to rent kayaks to explore the lake.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the park&#8217;s landmarks are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/oYrwXdZhyd92\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grand Kaori<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a thousand-year-old tree, the Kagu, a bird that lives exclusively in New Caledonia and can be seen frequently within the park, and finally the drowned forest (La For\u00eat Noy\u00e9e), a forest of small Kaoris that lies in the middle of Lake Yat\u00e9.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only access to the park is through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eXE5q5j4bdu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the official southern entrance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and admission is 600 CFP for adults. The park is open every day from 7:00 to 17:00, except Mondays. If you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/weareexplorers.co\/blue-river-national-park-new-caledonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here&#8217;s a great account of a visit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also south of Noumea, about half an hour from the park entrance, I recommend a trip to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xsqz88zYAYT2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madeleine Falls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (there&#8217;s an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Cvc4CDXqMh62\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent riverside campground near the falls<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bPjGP6hkAfu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yat\u00e9 Dam<\/span><\/a><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still further south is another reserve, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nz.newcaledonia.travel\/offers\/cap-ndua-mont-dore-en-nz-3914028\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">R\u00e9serve naturelle du Cap N&#8217;Dua<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which I didn&#8217;t visit personally, though. Inside it there&#8217;s an observation point for humpback whales that visit the region annually from mid-July to mid-September.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, to the south, we find one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the country. Known as Cascade de Goro or sometimes Cascade de Wadiana, it&#8217;s practically right along the road, so it&#8217;s easy to get to (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4Uo86ypfHax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). You can swim at the base of the waterfall.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Kagu_Parc_de_la_rivie\u0300re_bleue.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Kagu.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"la-foa\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>La Foa<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This town, located about 100 km north of Noumea, is usually the first stop on a road trip north. Before even arriving in the town, I recommend stopping at Ouano Beach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7uAvoKM9cFdG9JuJA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) where there&#8217;s a series of educational trails among the mangroves and a coastal trail connecting Ouano North and Ouano South beaches at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9zpKw9WgXf81qrv39\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From here continue north, pass the town of La Foa and stop at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/592fkDindp12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Teremb\u00e0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a fort that served as a prison during the French colonial period; inside there&#8217;s a rather interesting permanent exhibition. The fort is open to the public every day from 9:00 to 16:00, and admission for adults costs 600 CFP.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"bourail-poe\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Bourail and Po\u00e9 Beach<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About fifty kilometers further north we find the small village of Bourail. In the village there&#8217;s a small museum (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/t2LyUMu79x9pty6eA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) telling the history of the area and a couple of churches, but nothing more; I recommend continuing to Poe Beach (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/xR35cZeyWmmhnPP57\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and spending the night here.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/spiaggia_di_Poe\u0301.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Po\u00e9 Beach.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The beach is really nice, definitely the most beautiful along the west coast of Grande Terre and is a great place to spend a couple of days relaxing. There&#8217;s also the chance to do some good snorkeling, as the reef in this area is really close to the shore.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another activity I recommend is to follow the &#8220;Three Bays Trail&#8221; (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/new-caledonia\/south\/les-trois-baies?u=m&amp;sh=mxqbmj\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Leave your car at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/u6L9QY2chx62\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just a stone&#8217;s throw from La Roche Perc\u00e9e and follow the trail to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/SrBct46Jn2p\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bay of Turtles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Baie des tortues), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zwDnUGdEk4q\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Bay of Lovers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baie des amoureux), and finally <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WHFJdeahqkJ2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this scenic spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before returning to your car along the inner trail or retracing your steps.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> what has just been described is much clearer, and most importantly, the trails are plotted.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep at Po\u00e9 beach?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a lot of campsites and more or less luxurious hotels along the beach. <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nc\/auberge-de-poe.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Auberge de Jeunesse de Po\u00e9<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an excellent budget option that offers private rooms, dorms and even the option to camp. Free kayaks.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_delle_tartarughe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Bay of Turtles.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"voh\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Voh<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This municipality in northern New Caledonia became famous because of a curious mangrove formation that, when viewed from above, is shaped like a giant heart.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To see the famous heart there are both scenic flights and 4&#215;4 excursions to the top of Mt. Ketepai, but the cheapest option is undoubtedly to hike up. From the base to the top of the mountain it&#8217;s 5 and a half kilometers with 600 meters of elevation gain, so certainly nothing impossible, but not a walk in the park either (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/new-caledonia\/north\/point-de-vue-du-coeur-de-voh?u=m&amp;sh=mxqbmj\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All Trails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). In any case if you want you can stop further down where there&#8217;s an observation platform that you reach after about 3 kilometers and 300 meters of elevation gain. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/LdQDmhyny9nspP3t7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can leave your car here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Google Maps the trail isn&#8217;t plotted, so for clarity I suggest you take a look at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/organicmaps.app\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organic Maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. I recommend leaving early in the morning from Po\u00e9, completing the hike and then continuing to Hienghene without spending the night in Voh. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/cuore_di_Voh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Heart of Voh.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"hienghene\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Hienghene<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is undoubtedly my favorite region of the Grande Terre, the entire stretch of coastline is truly scenic with sheer limestone mountains and lush rainforest contrasting in a landscape that at times resembles that of Halong Bay in Vietnam or some of the islands of Thailand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most iconic rock formation in the region is definitely the \u201cHiengh\u00e8ne Hen\u201d (Poule couveuse de Hiengh\u00e8ne): it&#8217;s an islet not far from the coast that, with a bit of imagination, looks like the profile of a hen. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uyAkK2xjt2T2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the official viewpoint<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Poule_couveuse_de_Hienghe\u0300ne.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Hiengh\u00e8ne Hen (on the left).<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another excursion I recommend from Hiengh\u00e8ne is to the spectacular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/P92qhgWA8h32\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tao Waterfall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the whole way north is absolutely scenic and at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/cAqC3NzuzFH2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this point<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you have to board a small ferry that shuttles frequently between the two banks of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ouai\u00e8me <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">River.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To conclude, the area offers excellent access to the nearby coral reef and numerous uninhabited islets; in particular, I recommend <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.babou-plongee.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babou C\u00f4t\u00e9 Oc\u00e9an<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their dive center, which doubles as a well-equipped campground, at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/NDG3SJdhfXQ2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this spot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is where I spent my nights in Hiengh\u00e8ne, and I joined their tour <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/2juchuTop1U2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to Hienga Island<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which includes a nature walk and some of the best snorkeling I&#8217;ve ever done in my life. Highly recommended.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Isola_Hienga.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hienga Island excursion.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><b>Where to sleep in Hiengh\u00e8ne?<\/b><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are numerous campgrounds in the area but in all honesty I think <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7Tnv91CkYNs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Babou C\u00f4t\u00e9 Oc\u00e9an<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is hard to beat. On the other hand, if you&#8217;re looking for more comfortable accommodation, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koulnouevillage.nc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Koulnoue Village<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seems to be the only one nearby.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The classic road trip around New Caledonia&#8217;s Grande Terre ends in Hiengh\u00e8ne; now it&#8217;s time to go back to Noumea and explore the islands.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/costa_Hienghene.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Hiengh\u00e8ne coast.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Planning your trip? If you still need travel insurance, you can find my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">guide to the best travel insurance<\/a> here. Purchasing through the links in the guide supports this site at no additional cost to you.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"the-islands\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Islands<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The smaller islands are where you&#8217;ll undoubtedly find the most beautiful and pristine beaches in the New Caledonia archipelago so much so that many people snub Grande Terre a bit, unfairly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most famous and touristy, and the only one I&#8217;ve personally visited, is undoubtedly the Isle of Pines (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00eele des Pins) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">which is located not too far from Noumea. The Loyalty Islands (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00eeles Loyaut\u00e9), of which Lifou, Mar\u00e9 and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ouv\u00e9a are the largest, are also definitely worth a visit, from what I&#8217;ve been told.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"isle-of-pines\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Isle of Pines<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To explore the island, unlike the Grande Terre, I personally don&#8217;t think it&#8217;s necessary to have a car, especially if you&#8217;re staying in Kuto and are willing to get around the island by bicycle; given its size, it&#8217;s absolutely doable.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I recommend staying at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nataiwatch.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nataiwatch GuestHouse<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is about two kilometers from the pier (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9rPRYvBjmmP2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">location<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and can therefore be easily reached on foot if desired. The place offers both bungalows and camping within walking distance of what I think is one of the most beautiful beaches on the island, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/p2hYh99JX8v\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanumera Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and even <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VYRm6QDGYKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kuto Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> isn&#8217;t far away at all.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_di_kanumera.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Kanumera Bay.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can rent bicycles from the guesthouse and, in the space of a day, easily ride to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/WoagHMmuzDC2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oumagne caves<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> passing through the island&#8217;s main villages and perhaps visiting the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/7rpAs1wqVwchcriBA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cemetery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prison ruins of a penal colony (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Rxc4Ter46wTY8SjG8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vestiges Du Bagne<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/grotte_d\u2019Oumagne_isola_dei_pini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Grotte d\u2019Oumagne.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A visit to the Isle of Pines can&#8217;t be considered complete without seeing the famous natural pools <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Piscine Naturelle). To do this I recommend joining the tour that Nataiwatch calls \u201c<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nataiwatch.com\/eng\/activites.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional Canoe (Pirogue)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d. Basically, in the morning you&#8217;re loaded onto a minibus and head south to the beautiful <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AwLhhAssTkH2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upi Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">; here you board a pirogue that crosses the entire bay from south to north before you&#8217;re dropped off on the beach, so you can walk a few kilometers (less than an hour) through the forest until you get to the natural pools where you spend a couple of hours before returning to Nataiwatch. The whole excursion isn&#8217;t exactly cheap, but I think it&#8217;s really worth it!<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, through the campsite or other agencies on the island you can also arrange other activities and excursions such as snorkeling, diving, visiting other islets, etc. etc.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">N.b. The tour to the natural pools, like any other activity, can most likely be booked for less if you contact the company in question directly, which in the case of snorkeling\/diving is the <\/span><\/i><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kuniedive.com\/index.html\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kunie Scuba Center<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or alternatively you could ask the other agencies located around Kuto.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/piscine_naturali_isola_dei_pini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The natural pools.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>Where to sleep on the Isle of Pines?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, I recommend <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/nataiwatch.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nataiwatch GuestHouse<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The location is great, it can easily be walked to from the pier, the beach is literally no more than 100 meters away, and the facilities are also of excellent quality. You can either camp or rent a bungalow. If you&#8217;re looking for some more luxurious alternatives, <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kou-bugny.com\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Kou Bugny<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a short distance away and has acceptable prices. Finally, if you can afford it, you can always stay a stone&#8217;s throw from the natural pools at <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/nc\/le-ma-c-ridien-ile-des-pins.en.html?aid=1680713&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hotel Le Meridien<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><i>How to reach the Isle of Pines?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have two options, the cheapest is by sea aboard a ferry, the company is <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betico.nc\/fr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betico<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, buying the ticket online gives you a 300 CFP discount, and there are often promotions. The ferry takes about 2 hours but may not leave because of bad weather and doesn&#8217;t have departures every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more expensive alternative is by air from Noumea Magenta Airport (not La Tontouta International Airport) with <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-caledonie.nc\/en\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirCaledonie<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers daily departures that are significantly less weather-prone. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_di_Upi.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"625\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Traditional Canoe (Pirogue) excursion.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>The Loyalty Islands (Lifou, Ouv\u00e9a, Mar\u00e9 and Tiga) and how to reach them<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifou, Ouv\u00e9a and Mar\u00e9 can be reached either by plane with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-caledonie.nc\/en\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirCaledonie<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or by ferry with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betico.nc\/fr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betico<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Noumea, again the ferry is cheaper but more affected by the weather and has less frequent departures. From what I&#8217;ve been told there are cargo ships that accept passengers and are obviously significantly cheaper than plane and ferry but I strongly recommend asking locally.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For inter-island travel, on the other hand, boat connections are infrequent and it&#8217;s best to ask locally, while by air the airline <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-loyaute.nc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirLoyaute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> operates several flights between all the Loyalty Islands including little Tiga (a couple of times a week).<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"lifou\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Lifou<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifou is the second-largest island in the New Caledonia archipelago (after Grande Terre) and the largest and most populous of the Loyalty Islands, as well as the one most visited by passing cruise ships, which often stop at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/kpTF1zcTXQC2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the northwest for day trips. To visit Lifou freely, as opposed to the Isle of Pines, given its size it may be advisable to rent a car.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8jsdKnETsW12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jokin Cliffs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Falaises de Jokin) are probably the island&#8217;s most famous attraction, here concrete stairs give access to a really pretty little bay that offers some great snorkeling.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further south, however, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eBcs1jXHDnr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luengoni<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beach is famous for being a bay where turtles can often be seen. There are also several vanilla plantations on the island that can be visited; I think it almost goes without saying that scattered along the coast are plenty of world-class diving spots. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/scogliere_di_jokin_lifou.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The Jokin Cliffs.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ouvea\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Ouv\u00e9a<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This beautiful island is only 35 kilometers long and only 40 meters wide in some sections. It has a single road running north-south and a white beach that stretches 25 kilometers along the inner side and overlooks the large lagoon formed by the reef (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/ubwPtnxMwzq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">just to give you an idea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the beautiful beach and the almost endless opportunities for diving and snorkeling, you might check out the small Church of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/pvDDJQZhPu82\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holy Name of Mary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/jJxhsganowu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanawa the Blue Gallery of Turtles<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Trou Bleu d&#8217;Hanawa), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/AmXAdqsDVmw\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Coconut Oil and Soap Factory<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (free visit).<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those looking for a place to camp, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/owgxwBEi2QF2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camping de Lekine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seems to be a great option. \u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/ouvea_Trou_Bleu_d\u2019Hanawa.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"625\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Trou Bleu d\u2019Hanawa.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"mare\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mar\u00e9<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The southernmost island in the Loyalty Islands archipelago is also the highest, with its 5 layers of reefs in fact reaching almost 130 meters in elevation at the highest points, and the entire island is characterized by steep cliffs, dense rainforest, numerous sinkholes (similar to Cenotes in Mexico) and of course beautiful beaches and numerous snorkeling and diving opportunities. On Mar\u00e9 too, given its size, it&#8217;s advisable to have a car.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main attractions of the island are the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/wkEypMDQ53E2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Warrior&#8217;s Leap<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Le Saut Du Guerrier), <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tpUV6Ur85PU2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shabadran Bay<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where there&#8217;s a small beach considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world that can only be reached at the end of two hours of walking among sharp corals and lush vegetation, which means very few people visit it (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aventurierduglobe.net\/2016mare03.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent photo story<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Finally, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/N87W9Pdb9TC2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Natural Aquarium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a beautiful natural pool nestled in the forest that can be reached at the end of a short trail.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/baia_di_shabadran_mare.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Shabadran Bay.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"tiga\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Tiga<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiga is by far the smallest of the Loyalty Islands, measuring only 6 kilometers long and two kilometers wide; tourism is really underdeveloped, but you can visit it on a day trip from Lifou if there are enough people interested in the excursion.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the island it&#8217;s as if time has stood still and its inhabitants still live as they once did, and the entire island is considered a tribute to the traditions of the indigenous tribes. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/tiga_vista_dal_cielo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Little Tiga seen from above.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"iti\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Suggested itineraries in New Caledonia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given the distances involved if you&#8217;re coming from Europe, I personally think two weeks is really the minimum. Obviously, for any given amount of time there&#8217;s no perfect itinerary, so I encourage you to take the following as inspiration and adapt the itinerary to your interests and what you&#8217;ve read so far.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Two-week itinerary in New Caledonia<\/b><\/h3>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/nuova_caledonia_itinerario_viaggio-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"556\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Noumea (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 1:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After at least 24 hours of travel, I think it&#8217;s reasonable to spend at least a couple of days in the capital to recover from jet lag. If you arrived the previous evening or early in the morning, you could visit the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Center museum in the morning and then one of the two islets, Ile aux Canards or Ilot Ma\u00eetre.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 2:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If budget isn&#8217;t an issue then visit the Am\u00e9d\u00e9e Lighthouse otherwise spend another day at the beach or go directly to the next day of the itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Parc Rivi\u00e8re Bleu (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 3:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent a car and visit the Parc Rivi\u00e8re Bleu.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Poe Beach (2 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 4:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Leave early in the morning because you have a long day ahead. Visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/xsqz88zYAYT2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascades de la Madeleine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/4Uo86ypfHax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cascade de Wadiana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before heading north to La Foa, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/592fkDindp12\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fort Teremb\u00e0<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/Yrt9wudYe6n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ouano Beach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and finally reach Poe Beach where you&#8217;ll spend the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 5:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the morning complete the Three Bays Trail and spend the afternoon at the beach in Poe.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Hienghene (3 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 6:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to Voh, climb to the top of Mount Ketepai to see the famous Heart of Voh and then head to Hienghene to spend the night.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 7:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the coast to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/P92qhgWA8h32\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tao Waterfall<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 8:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excursion to the coral reef\/islets off Hiengh\u00e8ne.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Noumea (1 night)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 9:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to Noumea.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Isle of Pines (4 nights)<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 10:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noumea &#8211; Isle of Pines transfer.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 11:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the island and its many bays by bicycle.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 12:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excursion to Upi Bay and natural pools.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 13:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snorkeling\/diving\/other excursions and simply relaxing on the beach.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Day 14:<\/b><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to Noumea. Flight home.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is basically the itinerary I followed, and I think it&#8217;s a good compromise between exploring and beach time, but if you&#8217;re more of a beach person or are simply looking for a &#8220;tropical&#8221; trip and only have two weeks, then maybe Grande Terre can be sacrificed in favor of the Loyalty Islands.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Three-week itinerary in New Caledonia<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With three weeks available, in addition to the itinerary just described you can easily include a week in the Loyalty Islands, perhaps choosing two from Lifou, Ouv\u00e9a, Mar\u00e9<\/span><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"how\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>How to get around New Caledonia<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As previously mentioned, the best way to get around Grande Terre is undoubtedly by renting a car. The main roads are in excellent condition, and traffic is really light, which makes driving really pleasant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renting a small car, which is more than enough to explore the island, starts at 30-35\u20ac per day for a week. For those on a tight budget, I highly recommend staying in a hostel in Noumea and asking if anyone is willing to share the rental costs, or you might be lucky enough to find a ride. For example, my sister and I found two French women fairly easily, and they were more than happy to share the car during our road trip on Grande Terre. You can compare car rentals by checking out sites like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/?a_aid=ilbackpacker\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover Cars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/noleggio_macchina_nuova_caledonia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>When you choose a small car to save money.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for the islands, starting from Noumea there are two options to reach them: the cheapest is generally by ferry with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betico.nc\/fr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betico<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the second by plane with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-caledonie.nc\/en\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirCaledonie<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For travel between islands, on the other hand, there are cargo ships and possibly other boats, but nothing scheduled, and it&#8217;s best to ask locally, while <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-loyaute.nc\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirLoyaute<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers daily flights.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, if you plan to visit multiple islands, I strongly suggest you take a look at the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-caledonie.nc\/produits-services\/le-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirCaledonie Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which basically includes 4 routes of your choice for 30388 CFP. It can be really advantageous in certain situations but I still recommend you take a look at the single fares because, especially outside of peak season, there are often promo fares that if booked individually are cheaper than the pass, do the math.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"cost\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking New Caledonia: costs<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Caledonia is by no means a cheap country. In many respects prices are comparable to those back home, sometimes even higher, especially when it comes to imported goods.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On top of that there&#8217;s the cost of the flight, which from Italy is around 1200\u20ac round trip; if you&#8217;re interested, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/di.aircalin.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aircalin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is practically the only airline offering the route with just one stopover from Rome.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That said, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/planning\/40-tips-for-backpackers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traveling cheaply<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in New Caledonia is definitely possible. Camping is extremely popular, and sites are numerous and well-equipped throughout the archipelago. In fact, the only nights I spent in a hostel were the ones in Noumea; everywhere else I always camped, and on average that way you don&#8217;t spend more than 5-10\u20ac a night.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If camping isn&#8217;t for you, be cautious about relying solely on online booking sites for accommodations. There are many more lodging options on the islands than those listed on the internet. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nouvellecaledonie.travel\/planifier-son-voyage\/hebergements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at this page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also, I can assure you that even here not all the available places are listed, especially the &#8220;Kanak homestays&#8221; (accommodations offered by the indigenous population), which are often really cheap, especially compared to hotels.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/bougna_nuova_caledonia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/><\/em>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>A plate of Bougna, a typical local dish.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for transportation, to and from the islands the fares are fairly standard but keep an eye on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.betico.nc\/fr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Betico<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.air-caledonie.nc\/en\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AirCaledonie<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sites, which often have seasonal deals online, while for car rental the best way to save, obvious as it may be, is undoubtedly sharing, and remember that in some cases a bicycle might be more than enough. Hitchhiking is generally safe and is undoubtedly an economical option.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, try to bring a mask and snorkel from home. This is probably the best advice I can give you to enjoy the wonders of this amazing country without necessarily having to rent equipment every time!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In conclusion, by camping, cooking most of your meals, and trying not to rent a car on your own when you need one, it&#8217;s definitely doable to explore the country on a budget of 30-40\u20ac per day, including some guided activities.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"img-fluid aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/snorleo\u0300ing_isola_dei_pini.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1110\" height=\"624\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Snorkeling on the Isle of Pines.<\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">To reduce exchange and withdrawal fees, see my <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/best-travel-cards\/\">guide to the best travel cards<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"safe\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/div>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Backpacking<\/b> <b>New Caledonia: safety<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Caledonia is generally a safe country, and crime is practically nonexistent, especially on the islands. The only place that didn&#8217;t give me a good feeling was the port area of Noumea in the evening, but I think more or less every city of a certain size has some neighborhoods that are best avoided, especially in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When in the water, it&#8217;s worth following a few precautions. Avoid contact with sea urchins and corals. The Tricot Ray\u00e9 is a sea snake endemic to New Caledonia. It&#8217;s extremely venomous but just as shy: it only attacks if it feels threatened and tends to avoid contact with humans.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other than that, don&#8217;t worry too much: New Caledonia is absolutely not a dangerous country to visit, but if you&#8217;re looking for some tips, you can always read <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/backpacking-safety\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">my advice on how to travel safely anywhere in the world<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Update: There have been major riots and protests in recent years, so make sure you get up-to-date information about the situation from your own country&#8217;s official travel advice (for example, the UK&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\/new-caledonia\">Foreign travel advice<\/a>).<\/span><\/i><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Planning a trip to New Caledonia? Check out these posts:<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/travel-backpack\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Which travel backpack to choose<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/gear\/packing-list\/\">What to bring on your trip<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Do you have any questions? Updated information? Feel free to leave a comment or message me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ilbackpacker\/\">Instagram<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Since I no longer run ads, if you found this article helpful, please consider purchasing your <a href=\"https:\/\/ilbackpacker.it\/en\/start-here\/safety\/travel-insurance\/\">travel insurance<\/a> through one of the links on this site. Doing so supports my work at no additional cost to you. 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