New Caledonia

I spent a couple of days in Noumea tasting the food, wandering the beaches and the markets, taking photos. Here are my picks for things you’ll love

About 2 hours north of Noumea is the New Zealand WWII cemetery. It’s so tranquil and well worth visiting for history buffs and relatives of military killed in the Pacific during this time.

For a total immersion into French culture without flying to Europe, schools are opting for a 1 week student exchange in New Caledonia. Here’s why…

If you’re thinking about nipping up to an exotic Pacific Island this winter, forget the high profile usual locales and head for somewhere very different.

Water babies of every persuasion will love New Caledonia. It offers everything from snorkelling and diving, to fishing, kite surfing or just playing about in boats.

I’ll be unravelling the mysteries and delights of New Caledonia over the next few months – starting with capital city Noumea. Come and check it out!

If you need to know which travel plug you need to pack, this post has you covered!