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RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by gq_dq 23 August 2011

My goodness - although I do think that the Swine Flu report is dated from two years ago, is it not?
RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by Watsoff 11 August 2011

Seems the riots have flared up again: http://www.einnews.com/oceania/newsfeed-new-caledonia/ And along with the riots an outbreak of…
RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by eildon1 11 August 2011

Whereas the immediate reason for the flight interruptions is indeed related to high living costs there are long-time simmering inter-Kanak…
RE: USING MASTERCARD AND CIRRUS IN NEW CALEDONIA

by eloise_marie 10 August 2011

You can use both of those card types easily in Noumea, but outside Noumea make sure you carry cash. For example, on Lifou there used to…
Re: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by eloise_marie 10 August 2011

Hi, Air Caledonie have suspended flights to Lifou and Mare because of local protests that have left 4 people dead. I believe the protests…
RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by eildon1 10 August 2011

Given the problems with the flights Tickets are selling fast. Also, service can be cancelled due to weather, especially to the Loyalty…
RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by wksamoa 07 August 2011

[Here|http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=62262] and [here|http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=62252] you can read,…
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.…
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…
RE: Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by Laszlo 05 August 2011

There are boats to the Loyalty Islands, but not daily like to the Isle of Pines. So visiting all 3 without flying if you only have a week…
Shocking suspension of Lifou, Mare and Ile des Pins flights

by gq_dq 04 August 2011

Hello... While Ile des Pins is easily visited by the ferry, I have no clue what to do about Lifou and Mare as Air Caledonie has suspended…
Lifou Island for one day - can arrange own tour?

by k8kate 08 June 2011

Hi all Myself and 3 friends are arriving at Lifou Island in Sept for one day (morn til night), via cruise ship. The "shore tours" are…
Loyalty Island inter-island travel

by umasfeet 13 April 2011

Hi I can't locate any information on the Betico site about ferry travel between Mare, Ouvea, and Lifou. Can anyone help out? Looking at…
Re: Accommodation on the Loyalty Islands

by Fernsie 15 December 2010

On Mare, the only accommodation I would recommend is Nengone village. It's 4 years since we stayed there & at that time it was looking…
RE: Need Some Help - leaving in 3 days!

by Laszlo 09 July 2010

Unlike in French Polynesia, the main island of NC is simply HUGE by South Pacific island standards - by far the biggest of all if you…
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by mandja 01 June 2010

"Easo, which is pretty remote and probably doesn't have an ATM," I recall on our last visit to Isles Des Pines (New Caledonia), that in…
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by KoalasRule 01 June 2010

Yes, I'm going to Noumea then to Lifou. Thanks for the tip.
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by Mattt 01 June 2010

Are you going to Nomea before Lifou? There are ATMs at We on Lefou, but I think the ships often dock at Easo, which is pretty remote…
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by Ozziegiraffe 31 May 2010

Both will also have ATMs close to where the ship docks. You will be able to withdraw money at one at a better rate than changing money,…
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by Laszlo 31 May 2010

Note sure if you really need to get them before stepping ashore as you can certainly find places to change money in both Vila and Nuomea…
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by KoalasRule 30 May 2010

Thanks for letting me know. I'll make sure I have the local currency for when I step ashore.
RE: Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by Laszlo 30 May 2010

When abroad, you should be prepared to use the local currency. In this case, the Pacific Franc (CFP) in New Caledonia and the Vatu (VUV)…
Noumea, Lifou, Vila - Currency?

by KoalasRule 30 May 2010

I'm going to Noumea, Lifou and Vila as part of a cruise itinerary. What currency would be accepted at these three places? Australian…
Re: 70th Birthday in New Caledonia

by meredithh 09 May 2010

Hi Terrmc, I'm not sure I altogether agree with Lazlo, although of course it depends on your point of view. How restricted is your walking…
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…