Useful information

© M. Dosdane / NCTPS

We have collected some information to make your travel to New Caledonia as enjoyable as possible. Please note the standard time zone in New Caledonia is UTC +11.

Things to do in Noumea

Here are some ideas if you are looking at things to do in Noumea. 

Currency

The Pacific franc (XPF) is tied to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate. The current rate is:

• EUR 1 = XPF 119.3317
• XPF 100 = EUR 0.838
• XPF 100 = USD 1.004

For more information on currency: Click here

Useful phone numbers

New Caledonia country code: +687

Noumea Hospitals - Tel 25 66 66

• Medical emergencies - 15
• Sea rescue - 16
• Police - 17
• Fire Brigade - 18

Health and Safety tips

Here are some health and safety tips for your stay in New Caledonia: Click here

Airlines flying to New Caledonia and the international airport

• Aircalin — Tel +687 26 55 00
• Air France — Tel +687 41 48 48
• Qantas — Tel +687 28 65 46
• Air New Zealand — Tel +687 28 66 77
• Tontouta International Airport —Tel +687 35 11 18

French High Commission and foreign consulates

• French High Commission – represents the French government in New Caledonia 
• Australian Consulate-General — 11 rue Georges Baudoux, 2nd floor, Noumea, Tel +687 27 24 14 -
• New Zealand Consulate-General — 4 boulevard Vauban, Noumea, Tel +687 27 25 43, consulatnz@yahoo.com

Internet access

https://www.newcaledonia.travel/au/internet-access-wifi

Local transport companies

Air transport:

Air Calédonie —domestic airline operating flights to destinations in the Main Island + islands, Magenta airfield, Tel +687 25 21 77

Maritime transport:

Betico2 – hi-speed passenger catamaran operating services to the Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands, Tel : +687 26 01 00

Land transport:

• Karuïa Bus services — toll free: Tel +687 05 00 17
• Interurban coach network — toll free: Tel +687 05 81 61
• Little tourist trains — Nouméa Discovery: Tel +687 28 75 60 or Lyvaï Transports: Tel +687 77 21 76
• Taxis (Noumea) — Tel +687 28 35 12
• Professional drivers and taxis (Noumea): PickMe — Tel +687 510 110

Voltage

Standard voltage in New Caledonia is 220V (the same as in Europe). If you’re travelling from overseas make sure you pack universal adaptors. You will need a type F plug adaptor.

Retail opening hours are generally 10:00 to 17:00 (UTC +11) and stores selling food and groceries are usually open from 08:00 to 19:00 (UTC +11).

Banks are open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 15:45 (UTC +11).

Language and etiquette

New Caledonia is a French territory and the official language is French.

• Hello: Bonjour
• Goodbye: Au revoir
• Please: S’il vous plait
• Thank you: Merci
• Excuse me: Excusez-moi
• I am sorry: Pardon
• Do you speak English?: Parlez-vous anglais?
• How are you?: Comment allez-vous?
• I don’t understand: Je ne comprends pas
• Help!: Au secours!

What’s on in September

• Blackwoodstock Music Festival (31 August to 2 September 2018)
• Carnival of Noumea – 8 September 2018 
• Francofolies music (14 – 16 September, 2018) 
• Heritage Month - September 2018
• PGA Tour Australasia – 10 September 2018

Reference: Travel information provided by the New Caledonia Tourism: https://www.newcaledonia.travel/en/