Oceania
New Caledonia
The largest lagoon in the world, Kanak culture and red earth. Say bonjour, and enjoy!
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Tensions remain after the 2024 riots: check the local situation before you go.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 02:18
- Currency
- XPF
- Calling code
- +687
- Capital
- Nouméa
- Languages spoken
- French
Places to see
Isle of Pines
Turquoise bays and natural pools.
Lagoons of New Caledonia
One of the largest coral reef systems, a UNESCO site.
Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Nouméa
Kanak culture in Renzo Piano's buildings. www.adck.nc
Ouvéa
A long white beach on a Loyalty Island.
Blue River Provincial Park
Red earth, rivers and the drowned forest.
The Zzz blog
Coming soon: the mosquito is on it!
