Here you have all the information needed in order to know how to plan your trip to New Caledonia.
When is the best time to visit New Caledonia?
How do I get to New Caledonia?
Climate
Time Difference
Language
Passport and Visa
Currency
Health
The Caledonian climate is pleasant throughout the year, with the most popular time to visit being the australian winter, between April and November.
Bring mostly light clothing, but also a windbreaker and a sweater for cooler evenings.
Qantas and Aircalin codeshare flights to New Caledonia from Australia.
Tontouta International Airport is located 45 minutes drive from Noumea.
New Caledonia is located less than 3 hours of flight from Auckland and Sydney.
New Caledonia has a tropical climate and the weather is spring-like year round. Average temperatures are between 15 ° and 32 ° C depending on the season. The australian winter from April to November is the ideal time for a stay on the Caillou.
| France : | + 10 hours in winter + 9 hours in summer |
| Australia: | + 1 hours in australian winter |
| New Zealand: | + 1 hours in austral winter + 2 hours in summer |
| Japan: | + 2 hours |
| Korea: | + 2 hours |
The official language is French, but about thirty Melanesian dialects are also spoken throughout the country.
A valid passport is required to travel to New Caledonia.
The following countries are exempt from visa for a stay in New Caledonia that does not exceed three months: Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Netherlands, Portugal, San Marino, South Korea, Holy See (Vatican), Sweden, Switzerland, Uruguay, USA.
Beyond three-months in the territory, no extension of stay can be granted.
EU Nationals do not need a visa for New Caledonia.
No extension can be granted beyond three-months.
The currency of New Caledonia is the CFP Franc (French Pacific Franc); after being pegged to the French Franc for 50 years, the rate is now pegged to the Euro at a fixed equivalent parity.
1,000 F.CFP to 8.38 Euros.
1 Euro 119.33 FCFP
Consult other currencies
No vaccinations are required to travel to New Caledonia. Once there, however, it is strongly recommended to protect yourself against mosquitoes.
