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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. bec0071 avatar

    RE: Solomon, Vanuatu, New Caledonia - all three? Really?

    by bec0071 23 May 2012

    You could do it by, for example, flying Brisbane > Port Vila > Honiara > Noumea > Brisbane, but it would be an extremely tight schedule…

  4. ashley6 avatar

    Adice as to snorkeling on a cruise

    by ashley6 19 May 2012

    We are avid snorklers and there is a cruise on Oceania Cruise Lines that goes to a number of ports for 8-12 hours and I need to know if…

  5. Fernsie avatar

    RE: Recommendations for New Caledonia

    by Fernsie 02 May 2012

    I'm sure any accommodation that you are likely to book in Noumea would arrange a transfer for you from the airport. Sorry can't help you…

  6. dowson avatar

    Re: pacific islands: How much am I looking at for airfare?

    by dowson 28 April 2012

    Bigpum, Lazlo's the Pacific expert, of course, but I'll give it a go... Assuming you're planning to take Pelni boats all the way to Jaya…

  7. mandja avatar

    RE: Recommendations for New Caledonia

    by mandja 22 April 2012

    This place - http://www.tontoutel.nc/ is about 2 mins from the airport, but then Noumea the city is only half an hour away

  8. libbyh avatar

    RE: Asking the impossible

    by libbyh 07 April 2012

    Malaysia, Bali, Vietnam, Fiji, Noumea.

  9. Alex_Carioca avatar

    RE: What should I be budgeting?

    by Alex_Carioca 03 April 2012

    I see you're from Australia, so you won't be as impressed with the prices as someone living in the Netherlands (me, for example). To eat…

  10. newfie43 avatar

    RE: Sorry for The Delay.... (Well Sort Of)

    by newfie43 31 March 2012

    Ours was a scheduled flight from Vanautu to New Caledonia - the plane had mechanical problems and we had a prepaid flight/accommodation…

  11. jclare1 avatar

    RE: Who is the LP user?

    by jclare1 30 March 2012

    I used to think I was an average LP user, but I am beginning to think the guides are no longer aimed at people like me. After around 30…

  12. fudoc5 avatar

    Re: Most economical flight route from Noumea to Samoa (Apia) HELP?

    by fudoc5 13 March 2012

    yeah, thanks for that. i've managed to find 2 other possible routes: 1 - Noumea to Nadi, and Nadi to Apia (Air Pacific) 2 - Noumea to…

  13. Ozziegiraffe avatar

    RE: Most economical flight route from Noumea to Samoa (Apia) HELP?

    by Ozziegiraffe 08 March 2012

    There don't appear to be any direct flights, which is fairly typical of Pacific counties. However, you should be able to do the trip via…

  14. fudoc5 avatar

    Most economical flight route from Noumea to Samoa (Apia) HELP?

    by fudoc5 07 March 2012

    Hi All, There seems to be alot of knowledge in this forum and I was wondering what would be the most economical flight route from New…

  15. aki2006 avatar

    Logistical headache - How to package the region???

    by aki2006 03 March 2012

    Hi everyone, I want to visit ALL the independent countries in Australasia/Oceania/Pacific plus some of the semi/non-independent ones.…

  16. mandja avatar

    RE: What should I be budgeting?

    by mandja 13 February 2012

    What would be looking at paying for: If in Noumea a sandwich/ baguette from a local take away - about $5 AUD dinner out for 2 at a…

  17. mandja avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by mandja 12 February 2012

    Mandja - what are your favourite places in New Caledonia In Noumea - Place des Cocotiers (main square), the market by waterfront and…

  18. alexander_vi avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by alexander_vi 11 February 2012

    I've also been to both but my most recent trips have been for business so my perspective will be different. The biggest difference will…

  19. mandja avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Vanuatu

    by mandja 05 February 2012

    Ive been to both and prefer New Caledonia The capital of Vila in Vanuatu is rather sleepy and whilst charming , in my view is not as enjoya…

  20. Rubyolili avatar

    snorkeling while one day in various SoPac ports

    by Rubyolili 14 January 2012

    Hello, In March I'll be on a South Pacific cruise with one day in each of several ports. Although it is not the best time of year for…

  21. elesmile avatar

    Noumea Airports

    by elesmile 08 January 2012

    Hi everybody, I have a specific question on the airports in Noumea... If I arrive in Magenta at 9:50 a.m. (plus baggage claim time), do…

  22. newfie43 avatar

    RE: New Caledonia or Cook Islands?

    by newfie43 03 January 2012

    We visited both in 2006 for about 10 days each and found them to be quite different. New Caledonia's main island is much larger - we…

  23. xvaraanx avatar

    Seeing the South West Pacific cheaply

    by xvaraanx 01 January 2012

    As Dr Nick would say, 'Hello Everybody' :-) I would like to visit the whole of the South West Pacific region - everything south of, but…

  24. Alex_Carioca avatar

    The Real Pacific - Fiji/Tonga/Samoa/Vanuatu/New Caledonia/Tonga 01/12 -13/0

    by Alex_Carioca 01 December 2011

    Hello guys, is anyone here going to the following places and dates, and need a travel companion, just PM me: 03/12 - Hong Kong to Fiji.…

  25. Tourist137 avatar

    RE: Looking for an island/country

    by Tourist137 28 November 2011

    Noumea New Caledonia

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