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  1. rurounimike avatar

    New Caledonia - Itinerary Suggestions

    by rurounimike 23 May 2012

    Hi all, My partner and I are looking for a relaxed holiday with a combination of cultural experiences, beach time, impressive views,…

  2. rurounimike avatar

    Vegetarian meals in New Caledonia/Noumea

    by rurounimike 23 May 2012

    Hi, My partner and I are planning on spending around 10 days in New Caledonia later in the year. Mostly Noumea and Ile Des Pins. When…

  3. iwantaholiday avatar

    New Caledonia, Fiji, Vanuatu - places of interest & money matters

    by iwantaholiday 15 September 2011

    Hi Guys We're a family of four (2 boys 14 & 7), we're visiting these places in November on a cruise and we will be stopping at Isle of…

  4. lpkaren avatar

    New Zealand cycling (march 2012) (plus cruise stops - late March - April)

    by lpkaren 06 August 2011

    After a month of camping and cycling (March), we will be taking a cruise (end of March - early May) from New Zealand to Vancouver, BC.…

  5. lpkaren avatar

    Quick visits to several S Pacific Islands - April 2012

    by lpkaren 06 August 2011

    We will be stopping on the following islands during a cruise (end of March) from New Zealand to Vancouver, BC. Before you answer with…

  6. mandja avatar

    RE: New Caledonia & Vanuatu... flights, beaches & sailing

    by mandja 01 March 2011

    "Kuto/Kanumera on the Isle of Pines in NC" - I second that one

  7. Laszlo avatar

    RE: New Caledonia & Vanuatu... flights, beaches & sailing

    by Laszlo 28 February 2011

    1. Looked into flying say from SYD to Noumea with Air Vanuatu via Vila? 2. I saw some of the best beaches in the Pacific in these 2 count…

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    RE: Where in New Caledonia

    by Laszlo 21 January 2011

    New Caledonia is great, Noumea IS nice, and the Isle of Pines simply stunning. See the NC link in my signo line for more...

  9. mandja avatar

    RE: two weeks or so, to Paradise... any suggestions?

    by mandja 12 December 2010

    "want my breath taken away" - try Isle of Pines in New Caledonia http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11132327 and http://www.360cities.net/ima…

  10. mandja avatar

    RE: Which island?

    by mandja 06 October 2010

    "Isle of Pines gets visited by just about every Australian cruise ship." - yes, that is true but we are talking a few hours maybe 1 per…

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    RE: Where to stay in Noumea and Ile de Pines

    by newfie43 03 June 2010

    We stayed at Marina Beach Hotel (marinab@canl.nc) in Baie des Citrons. It was not outstanding but clean and well placed for exploring…

  12. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Help with planning a trip for October

    by Laszlo 22 May 2010

    A week in Nadi would be my idea of Hell in Paradise. The kind of budget you say you'd be ready to pay for that one (if it is without the…

  13. kristins1 avatar

    New Caledonia itinerary advice

    by kristins1 15 March 2010

    I will be travelling to New Caledonia for 11 days in June alone with my 8-year-old son. The following itinerary is one I am considering,…

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    RE: My experience of New Caledonia - 3 weeks & I cannot speak French

    by guim59 20 February 2010

    HY ! A quite good post about NC. I have just fews more things to say about : - If you come back one day, please give you more time to…

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    Re: New Caledonia with teenagers

    by deerose 26 October 2009

    Hi Mattt Unfortunately I cant help much with Grande Terre either but Noumea & the Isles I can.... Casa del Sole is a great base in Noumea.…

  16. jvainio avatar

    My experience of New Caledonia - 3 weeks & I cannot speak French

    by jvainio 24 October 2009

    Hey, As some of you may know, I'm on a trip in the pacific, going to New Caledonia, Fiji and the Cooks. I thought I'd sum up some of…

  17. mandja avatar

    RE: Interesting (yet easy) honeymoon destination?

    by mandja 07 September 2009

    The Isle of Pines (Isles des Pins)in New Caledonia. This is a French speaking island with loads of character, gorgeous beaches and lots…

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    RE: Is Noumea safe?

    by mandja 11 July 2009

    I think Noumea is very safe almost everywhere other than maybe the Port or Industrial areas - but why would you go there as a tourist?…

  19. newfie43 avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Ile des Pins

    by newfie43 04 July 2009

    We stayed at Kuberka Gite, which was one of the cheaper places to stay. If you check out the Air Caledonie web site there is a run down…

  20. drgreenthumb avatar

    RE: Accommodation in Ile des Pins

    by drgreenthumb 02 July 2009

    When we went there we camped at Oure/chez christine and nataiwatch in the kuto area. it is actually a luxury camping in terms of that…

  21. Laszlo avatar

    RE: Which island to go to for a very short side trip?

    by Laszlo 25 June 2009

    Fiji and Tahiti are surely the best-known islands, but why not try and be a bit more imaginetive? My vote goes for [New Caledonia|http://…

  22. Laszlo avatar

    RE: New Caledonia -itinary help

    by Laszlo 20 April 2009

    I have not been to the Loyalties, but found the Isle of Pines definitely a worthy addition to trip round Grande Terre! Very different…

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    Re: New Caledonia Camping

    by cotswolds 11 November 2008

    Hi, I may be a little late in replying to your query. We camped around New Caledonia in July 2007 and really enjoyed it - definitely the…

  24. mandja avatar

    RE: Scuba Diving in New Caledonia

    by mandja 28 June 2008

    Not sure about diving in Noumea but the hotel Relais Kodjue on the Isle of Pines is a dive centre

  25. cotswolds avatar

    Re: New Caledonian Itinerary

    by cotswolds 24 June 2008

    We spent a bit more than 2 weeks in New Caledonia last July and were very impressed. It is a beautiful, relaxed place. We stayed 2 nights…

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