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New Caledonia Travel Guide

French Overseas Territories

Trek Zone
77°F
Saturday
77°F
Sunday

Tourist season

Are March and April good months to visit New Caledonia?

3

March

Shoulder
season

4

April

Shoulder
season

Daily budget (1 person)

How much will you spend on accommodation, local transport, sightseeing, meals?

Backpacker's budget
from 85 to 96 USD

Tourist's budget
from 126 to 153 USD

Did you know?

The population of New Caledonia is around 285.5 thous., which puts the islands in 147. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
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The distance between Nouméa (NC) and Washington D.C. (US) is 8570 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Nouméa click here

Nouméa
Nouméa
Dumbéa
Koné
Le Mont-Dore
Paita
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
8570
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in New Caledonia on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

1

Level 1 • Exercise normal safety precautions.

Update: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

1 April 2024• Easter Monday

1 May 2024• Labour Day

Currency

CFP Franc (XPF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 XPF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.838
11933
GBP
0.71647
13957
USD
0.90378
11065
Update: 29 Mar 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to New Caledonia

Map
Distance matrix
MilesNouméaIsle of PinesLa FoaNew Caledonian barrier reef
Nouméa-6856177
Isle of Pines68-121240
La Foa56121-121
New Caledonian barrier reef177240121-

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Budget
  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Electricity

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Backpacker's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel in a standard close to 1 star (hostels, public transport). When traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher (hotel room) or the same (dormitory accommodation).

from 85 to 96 USD

Tourist's budget

Daily budget for one person, assuming that two people travel (they share the cost of a hotel room, taxis, etc.) to a standard close to 3 stars. Costs for a solo traveler will be higher.

from 126 to 153 USD

You can find out more about travel costs and prices in New Caledonia via the Prices link

Currency

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CFP Franc (XPF)

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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in New Caledonia.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from a country with risk of YFV transmission and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in a country with risk of YFV transmission. Note: In the event of an epidemic threat to the territory, a specific vaccination certificate may be required.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Electricity

220V (50 Hz)

In New Caledonia the standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 50 Hz. Type C, F sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket CType C
socket FType F

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

147 / 231
Ranking
285 498
Kanak 40.3%, European 29.2%, Wallisian, Futunian 8.7%, Tahitian 2%, Indonesian 1.6%, Vietnamese 1%, Ni-Vanuatu 0.9%

Area

148 / 232
Ranking
7.2 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

143 / 221
Ranking
78.6
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 74.7women 82.7

Median age

143 / 222
Ranking
32.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 32.1women 33.7

Population growth

142 / 224
Ranking
1.22%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

135 / 210
Ranking
96.9%
Ability to read, write and count.men 97.3%women 96.5%
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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