New Caledonia Weekly - Published 09-03-12 - hot deals

N°134 

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9 - 22 MARCH 2012 

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Princess Danae 

FOLLOW THAT 

TURTLE! 

During the night of 6 

February 2012, on the 

beach at Roche Percée 

near Bourail, the Nouméa Lagoon Aquarium 

fitted a 90 cm long female loggerhead turtle with 

an Argos satellite tracking device. The turtle 

was unable to lay her eggs that evening (she 

was frustrated by a compacted sand dune) but 

she was observed again two days later when 

she returned to lay eggs one last time... with 

her transmitter firmly attached to her back. If 

you’d like to follow her journey, just go to the 

Aquarium’s website: www.aquarium.nc 

HYMN TO DIVERSITY 

AND CULTURAL 

ACHIEVEMENT 

THURSDAY IS 

FUN DAY 

Every second Thursday, 

magnificent Place des Cocotiers 

square in Downtown Nouméa is 

the venue for an outdoor theme event. All year 

round, visitors get a chance to explore and enjoy 

specialities unique to New Caledonia’s towns 

and regions and her local Pacific Region or Asian 

communities. On 15 March, the theme is “Jeudi 

de la Glisse” (boardsports), while Culture takes 

centre stage on Thursday 22 March. Refreshments 

stalls on the spot. From 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Place des 

Cocotiers, Nouméa. Tel 28 02 07 

CONTENTS 

OUT & ABOUT 

Johnny Clegg 

in New Caledonia 

FOCUS ON 

Bourail: a place 

of infinite variety 

HISTORY 

Trapped in paradise 

MOVE IT 

Fabulous lagoon fishing 

FRESH AIR 

Perfect scenic route 

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The Jean-Marie Tjibaou 

Cultural Centre, which 

plays a key role in the 

development of Kanak 

culture, has announced 

the main highlights of 

its 2012 program. 

The Centre, designed by one 

of world’s leading architects, 

is a unique showpiece and a 

precious gateway to Kanak 

and Oceanian culture. 

In founding the TCC, New 

Caledonia’s leading political 

figures sought to create a 

tangible symbol enshrining 

the cultural aspirations 

and determination of the 

country’s multi-ethnic 

communities to achieve 

a shared identity and a 

common destiny. And 

the TCC has been an 

unmitigated success! In 2011 

alone, the Centre welcomed 

100,000 visitors, including 

15,000 children and young 

people. 

Inspiring, lively and 

varied 

The Tjibaou Cultural Centre, 

whose current director is 

the son of independentist 

leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, 

offers a program of events 

and attractions drawing 

on all forms of expression 

(art and sculpture, dance, 

drama, music) and on all 

ethnic traditions, with every 

community a welcome 

participant. Kanak cultural 

traditions may take pride 

of place but the Centre 

welcomes artists and events 

from all over the world. The 

2012 season includes a rich 

variety of events, including 

the Yam Festival Day in April 

and the Culinary Arts Day in 

May, the superb exhibition 

“Paroles de Vieux” in 

June and, in November, 

an exhibition showcasing 

Oceanian dance costumes 

and ornaments and the 

Waan Dance Festival. The 

shows in store for 2012 

include a concert by Enono 

Anya, performances of 

Berber music and music 

from Maré, the drama and 

dance show “Traversée” 

in July and performances 

in September of “Tarzan, 

Confession of a White 

Monkey”. In 2012, the 

TCC will be presenting 

an impressive total of 15 

original shows and events! 

A must-see venue 

Over and above its 

imaginative program of 

cultural events, the Tjibaou 

Cultural Centre is one of 

the world’s top architectural 

wonders. The Centre is the 

work of celebrated architect 

and urban designer Renzo 

Piano, who breathed the 

essence of Kanak culture 

and identity into his soaring, 

tapered spires of slatted 

wood. Wander through the 

gardens, along the pathways 

dotted with statues and 

plunge even further into the 

world of Kanak tradition, 

where ancestral huts and 

yams play a mystic role. 

Tjibaou Cultural Centre 

Rue des Accords de 

Matignon, Nouméa. 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Closed Mondays. 

Tel 41 45 45 

www.adck.nc

HOT PICKS 9 - 22 MARCH 2012 - PAGE 2 

WINING & DINING 

L’ASSIETTE 

DU CAGOU 

A very recent addition 

to the gourmet 

landscape in Nouméa’s 

Latin Quarter, this 

little restaurant has 

already made its mark 

and offers delicious 

local fare. 

Bountiful nature has 

endowed New Caledonia 

with an abundance of fresh 

produce. Local dishes are 

varied, flavoursome and 

lavish, with a touch of rustic 

charm. L’Assiette du Cagou 

restaurant makes the very 

most of great locally sourced 

ingredients to offer guests 

real New Caledonian cuisine 

to remember. Vegetables, 

fruit, meat, fish or seafood... 

everything is ultra fresh and 

ingredients are combined 

and blended with talent 

and imagination. Guest will 

love the inventive dishes 

SHOPPING 

FULL OF NATURAL 

GOODNESS 

Nouméa’s Botanical 

and Wildlife Park 

holds an organic 

market on the 3 rd 

Sunday of every 

month - an excellent 

initiative all round! 

The next market is 

scheduled for 

18 March. 

The Botanical and 

Wildlife Park, one of 

Nouméa’s most popular 

attractions, showcases 

a stunning variety 

of New Caledonia’s 

endemic plants and 

wildlife species and 

celebrates its 50th 

anniversary this year. 

For the last few years, in 

line with its commitment 

to sustainable 

development, the 

Botanical and Wildlife 

Park has hosted a regular 

market dedicated to 

New Caledonia’s organic 

farmers and growers. 

and savours. The trochus 

(locally known as “trocas”) 

curry is heavenly, but then 

so are the plantain banana 

gratin and the fried manioc. 

Naturally, the restaurant 

serves various types of 

bougna, the traditional 

slow-cooked Kanak stew. 

The chef concocts his dishes 

to reflect the seasons but the 

fixed menu changes every 

day. You should reckon on 

around F2,600 for a main 

dish (very generous helpings) 

served with a side dish and 

also accompanied by green 

salad, spicy papaya salad... 

Mmm! 

L’Assiette du Cagou 

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 

from 7.30 p.m. to 9.15 p.m. 

Closed Sundays and 

Mondays. 

15, rue Auguste Brun, 

Quartier Latin, Nouméa. 

Tel 27 45 85 

The range of produce 

on display at the 

Park’s organic market 

is especially varied 

and, naturally, quality 

is top-notch, whether 

you’re buying honey, 

essential oils or 

cosmetics. Going 

organic is a way of life! 

The market features a 

dozen or so stalls selling 

a variety of pure, natural 

products such as honey, 

jams and preserves and 

a wealth of fruit and 

vegetables, mushrooms 

and garden produce, 

essential oils, soaps and 

herbs and spices. Don’t 

miss it! 

The Park opens early, 

at 8.30 a.m., on market 

days. Free entry to 

the market. 

Route T. de Laubarède, 

Portes de Fer, Nouméa. 

Tel 27 89 51 

OUT & ABOUT 

JOHNNY CLEGG 

IN NEW CALEDONIA 

FOCUS ON 

BOURAIL: A PLACE 

OF INFINITE VARIETY 

Explore a melting-pot 

of history and culture 

just 2 hours’ drive 

from Nouméa! Bourail, 

once a colonial 

penitentiary and now 

a major farming and 

economic hub, bears 

living witness to New 

Caledonia’s complex 

history. 

ISLE OF PINES, 

HERE WE 

COME! 

Don’t miss out on the 

great deal currently 

on offer at Kou Bugny 

hotel on the Isle of 

Pines: book 

2 nights, get your 

3 rd night free... 

the ideal opportunity 

to explore this 

dream-come-true 

island. 

Imagine an island 

of towering column 

pines and lush tropical 

scenery, rimmed by 

powdery white sand and 

crystal clear waters… 

how could you resist a 

visit The Kou Bugny 

Hotel, boasting a superb 

location overlooking 

the magnificent 

white beach at Kuto 

Bay, is the perfect 

Visiting Bourail is like 

plunging into the heart 

of local history, with all its 

joy and pain. The Museum 

(facing the road into the 

town) is an ideal place to get 

the feel of Bourail and an 

understanding of the region’s 

role in New Caledonia’s 

economic and agricultural 

development. You should 

WHERE TO STAY 

place for a stay, ideal for 

relaxing and exploring 

the delights of the island. 

Hotel accommodation 

features luxury rooms and 

bungalows reached by 

pathways bordered by lush 

greenery. 

Family friendly 

The hotel’s charming 

and spacious bungalows 

For the very first time 

in his long career, 

Johnny Clegg is 

to perform in New 

Caledonia. Don’t 

miss out on this very 

special concert! 

Johnny Clegg is one of South 

Africa’s most celebrated 

sons. An outspoken 

opponent of apartheid, his 

vibrant crossover music 

helped realise Nelson 

Mandela’s vision of a rainbow 

nation Since the release of 

his latest album “Human” 

in 2010, Johnny Clegg has 

been on tour, performing all 

over the world. He will find a 

particularly warm welcome 

in New Caledonia, another 

country with a multi-ethnic 

population seeking a shared 

identity and common destiny. 

Johnny, who enjoys a 

The Bourail area also 

boasts a wealth of stunning 

scenery, including immense 

Poé beach and Turtle Bay. 

The mountain range is also 

within easy reach and, if 

you’re a keen hunter, Eugène 

massive following in 

France, where he is fondly 

called Le Zulu Blanc – 

the white Zulu, is in New 

Caledonia for a single gig 

at Arène du Sud, Païta’s 

excellent new concert 

and event hall just 10 

minutes’ drive from 

Nouméa. The organisers 

of the 17 March concert 

are expecting a sell-out 

with fans flocking to hear 

the singer/songwriter who 

is one of South Africa’s 

best-loved cultural 

ambassadors. 

Johnny Clegg - 

Exclusive concert 

Saturday 17 March at 

Arène du Sud in Païta 

Tickets on sale at 

Discount Vata, Photo 

Discount Kenu’In, 

Photo Discount Sainte 

Marie. Tel 77 49 21 

also make sure you visit it the 

Hernu at the Néra Hotel 

Arab cemetery at Nessadiou 

also offers thrilling game 

and the New Zealand WW2 shooting safaris. Another 

military cemetery. Each stop nearby attraction is historic 

conjures up a vision of the Nessadiou distillery, where 

past 

niaouli oil is still made 

the traditional way. Add 

Nature and leisure countless opportunities 

for nature trails on foot or 

horseback and boat trips... 

What are you waiting for 

Information: 

Bourail Point i Tourist 

Information Office. 

Tel 46 46 12 

are just tthe ticket tfor a Kou Bugny, 

family stay. The smaller reservation@kou-bugny.com 

bungalows sleep up to 3 Tel 46 18 00 / 24 92 80 

people and the larger ones Nouvelle-Calédonie 

up to 6 people. Facing Tours agency, 

the lagoon is the hotel’s 127 promenade Roger 

delightful beachfront Laroque, Anse Vata, 

restaurant where you can Nouméa. Tel 23 10 50 or 

enjoy luscious food and the Destination Ile des Pins, 

gorgeous view over Kuto 12 bis rue du gal Mangin, 

Bay. 

Downtown, Nouméa. 

See you there! 

Tel 24 92 80

WHAT’S UP 9 - 22 MARCH 2012 - PAGE 3 

Nouméa 

ADDRESS BOOK 

Aquarium 

61 promenade Roger Laroque, 

Anse Vata. Tues. to Sun. 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 26 27 31 

Art Café 

30 rue Paul Duquesnes, 

Quartier Latin. Tel 27 80 03 

Art Centre 

6 boulevard extérieur, 

Downtown. Tel 25 06 50 

Bernheim Library 

41 avenue du Maréchal Foch, 

Downtown. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 

1 to 5.30 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. to 

5.30 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Tel 24 20 90 

Best Western 

La Promenade**** 

109 promenade Roger Laroque, 

Anse Vata. Tel 24 46 00 

Botanical and Wildlife Park 

Route T. de Laubarède, Portes 

de Fer. Tues. to Sun. 10.15 a.m. 

to 5.45 p.m. Tel 27 89 51 

Galerie Lec Lec Tic 

La Promenade Complex, 


Galerie Onze & Demi 

11 ter rue du Général Mangin 


Korean Cultural Centre 

4 rue du Dr Lescour 

Quartier Latin. Tel 28 40 03 

Le Méridien Nouméa***** 

Pointe Magnin. 

Tel 26 50 00 

ALL YEAR ROUND 

Guided tours 

Guided tours of the Tjibaou 

Cultural Centre with English 

commentary. 

Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. 

to 2.30 p.m. English audio 

guides also available for hire. 

Tjibaou Cultural Centre* 

Walkabout show 

Explore the myth of human 

creation, accompanied by 

the drums and songs of the 

We Ce Ca dance company, 

in the unique plant world 

of the Kanak Path. 

Tjibaou Cultural Centre*, 

Tues. & Thurs. 2.30 to 4 p.m. 

Advance booking required. 

Exhibition 

“Nos milieux naturels” (Our 

natural environments). Explore 

New Caledonia’s dry forest, 

mangrove and mining 

scrubland ecosystems. 

Botanical and Wildlife Park* 

Heritage 

Le Surf*** 

55 promenade Roger 

Laroque, Anse Vata. 

Tel 28 66 88 

Maison Célières 

& Maison du Livre 

21 route du Port-Despointes, 

Faubourg-Blanchot. 

Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 

5.30 p.m. Tel 28 65 10 

Museum of 

New Caledonia 

45 avenue Foch, Quartier 

Latin, 9 to 11.30 a.m. & 12.15 

to 4.30 p.m. 

Closed Tuesdays. 

www.museenouvellecaledonie.nc 

Tel 27 23 42 or 27 06 47 

Nouvata Park*** 

123 promenade Roger 


Tel 26 22 00 

Nouméa City Museum 

Place des Cocotiers, corner 

of avenue Foch and rue Jean 

Jaurès. Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. 

to midday & 1 to 5 p.m. 

Tel 27 60 62 

Royal Tera*** 



Tel 29 64 00 

Tjibaou Cultural Centre 

Rue des Accords de Matignon, 

Tina. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Closed Mondays. 

Tel 41 45 45 

Guided tours of historic 

penitentiary buildings 

at Nouville. Weds. & Sat. 

at 2 p.m. Tel 26 48 13 

Books & papers in English 

The Bernheim library* offers 

visitors a selection of Englishlanguage 

papers, reviews 

and works of literature. 

FRI. 9 MARCH 

Live Music 

Local band Fred et les Ogres 

with Fred on acoustic guitar 

and vocals and Joël on 

drums. You’ll love the upbeat 

energy and high spirits of this 

gipsy jazz inspired band. 

From 7 p.m. Le Lobby Bar, 

Le Méridien Nouméa* 

FRI. 9 & 16 MARCH 

Theme dinner 

Enjoy a gourmet meal at 

sophisticated Le Carré d’As, 

the Grand Casino’s very own 

fl agship restaurant. Every 

Thursday, Le Carré d’As 

offers a special wine-tasting 

menu… fi ne food, fi ne wines 

and a unique atmosphere! 

Irresistible. 

Casinos de Nouméa, 

5 promenade Pierre Vernier, 

Val Plaisance. Tel 24 20 29 

Buffet & show 

Tahitian evening: Nouvata Nui. 

Seafood buffet and Tahitian 

dance show. Nouvata Park* 

FRI. 9 TO SAT. 

17 MARCH 

Exhibition 

Retrospective 

show of 

works painted 

by Michel 

Moulimois 

between the 

1990s and 

the present. The artist will be 

showing paintings using a 

variety of mediums including 

oil on canvas, pastels and 

mixed techniques. Open 

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. & Saturday from 

9 a.m. to midday. Galerie Arte 

Bello, 30 rue Auguste Brun, 

Quartier Latin. Tel 25 31 00 

FRI. 9 MARCH 

TO THURS. 22 MARCH 

Exhibition 

Show of works by artists using 

a variety of techniques and 

styles. Le Chevalet d’Art gallery 

81 route A. Daly, Ouémo. 

www.lechevaletdart.nc 

Tel 24 92 42 

Exhibition 

Permanent exhibition of works 

by all the gallery’s featured 

artists: Caroline Degroiselle, 

Michel Moulimois, Jean 

Pierre Lalubin, Julien Berger, 

Johannes Wahono, Jean 

Michel Duffau, André Gable, 

René Vermande, Francis 

Lôter, Jean Michon, Franck 

Fay, Crocq and many more... 

Open Monday to Friday 

8.30 a.m. to midday & 

1.30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 

Galerie Arte Bello, 30 rue 

Auguste Brun, Quartier Latin. 

Tel 25 31 00 

Exhibition 

Exhibition of photographs 

and documents presenting 

the album kept by Sergeant 

Pinçon, a French soldier 

who spent time living in tribal 

villages in the Main Island and 

the Islands at the end of the 

19 th century. 


(Till 1 April 2012) 

Exhibition 

Le Corps en movement. 

The Kanak and Oceanian 

Contemporary Art Fund 

presents an exhibition inspired 

by the theme of an 

ever-changing world. Bérétara 

Room, Tjibaou Cultural 

Centre* (Till April 2012) 

Exhibition 

Dive into the mysterious ocean 

depths and explore a world 

of secrets scientists have only 

recently begun to unlock. 

Step aboard the aquarium’s 

bathyscaph and discover the 

weird landscapes of the ocean 

fl oor and the strange creatures 

that dwell there... 

Aquarium des Lagons* 

(Till 3 June 2012) 

SAT. 1O MARCH 

Open Day 

Lively Open Day at the Tjibaou 

Cultural Centre from 9 a.m. 

to 6.30 p.m. Enjoy a day of 

events and attractions taking 

place all over the Centre. 

Offi cial opening of the “KnK 

m’n vôtre” and “Ko Névâ” 

exhibitions. Oazik’s and 

Kultur’Box K’fé concert live 

music events from 2 p.m. 

to 5 p.m. featuring original 

music by promising new local 

talents, dance show by Wetr 

(Lifou) from 5.30 p.m. 

to 6.30 p.m. Admission free. 


Live Music 

Outstanding singer Vanuella 

Watt performs songs from her 

“Air d’été” summer repertory 

at l’Escapade. 

Relax in a dreamy setting 

and listen to Vanuella bring 

her warm, sensuous voice 

to gently upbeat songs as 

soft and velvety as a summer 

night. One of New Caledonia’s 

most enchanting female 

vocalists to sooth your soul 

and a superb buffet to comfort 

your senses... heaven! From 

7.30 p.m., shuttle boats from 

Port Moselle. Departures at 

4.30 p.m. or 7 p.m., return 

at 11 p.m. Buffet + show + 

transport: F8,900/pers. 

L’Escapade Resort Hotel, 

Ilot Maître. resa@glphotels.nc 


Live Music 

Join Charly Midnight for 

a rock session at 10 p.m. 

at Les 3 Brasseurs on Baie 

des Citrons. 

Hot sounds guaranteed! 

Les 3 Brasseurs, 33 

promenade Roger Laroque, 

Baie des Citrons. Tel 24 15 16 

Live Music 

Talented duo Elodie & David 

in an evening of music and 

songs from all over the world: 

rock, Latin and French & 

international pop classics. 

From 7 p.m. 

Le Lobby Bar, Le Méridien 

Nouméa* 

Theme Buffet 

Seafood buffet and live music 

with acoustic pop-rock band 

The Loop in a scintillating 

performance of tracks by top 

blues and rock artists: Eagle 

Eye Cherry, Tracy Chapman, 

Amy Winehouse, Oasis, 

Maroon 5 and many more. 

From 7 p.m. 

Restaurant La Sextant, 


SAT. 1O MARCH 

TO THURS. 22 MARCH 

Exhibition 

Stéphanie Wamytan 

KnK M’n Vôtre. Show of 

works by artist in residence 

Stéphanie Wamytan. 

Exploring the theme of our 

quest for our own identity, 

the artist affi rms her strongly 

held conviction that “Your 

skin doesn’t need to be black 

for you to feel truly Kanak”. 


(Till 27 May) 

Exhibition 

Ko Névâ - Culture in harmony 

with nature. Collective 

exhibition of works by 

New Caledonian artists, 

in collaboration with the 

North, South and Loyalty 

Islands Provinces. This 

multi-disciplinary exhibition 

aims to provide a platform 

where members of the public 

and people involved in the 

cultural scene can meet and 

exchange views and ideas on 

and around a common theme. 


(Till 10 June) 

SUN. 11 MARCH 

Live Music 

Live jazz with Blow. Enjoy the 

party mood and pity the poor 

guys who have to get up early 

the next day… From 6.30 p.m. 




TUES. 13 MARCH 

Art’péritif evening 

The popular Art’péritif events 

are back again for the 2012 

season. A big favourite with 

the Noumeans, the Art’péritif 

evenings are a great way 

to discover a new show or 

artist: movies, drama, music, 

readings... and a refreshing 

cocktail in the gardens of the 

Art Centre. Today’s event is 

given over to Le Cri du Cagou. 

Admission free. From 6 p.m. 

to 8 p.m. Art Centre* 

THURS. 15 MARCH 

Live Music 

Great sounds with poprock 

band The Loop. Party 

atmosphere in the city centre. 

From 7.30 p.m. 

Le Bilboquet Village, 32 

avenue du Maréchal Foch, 


Live Music 

Rock session featuring One 

more Time. From 9.30 p.m. 




FRI. 16 MARCH 

Poker 

Jack’s Friday 

– Poker Events 

2012. Places for 60 players 

available. Buy-in F15,000 

– registration F3,000 – You 

can also pre-register a week 

ahead. Casinos de Nouméa, 



Live Music 

Acoustic pop-rock band 

The Loop in a scintillating 

performance of tracks by top 

blues and rock artists: Eagle 

Eye Cherry, Tracy Chapman, 

Amy Winehouse, Oasis, 

Maroon 5 and many more. 

From 7 p.m. Le Lobby Bar, 


SAT. 17 MARCH 

Car Boot Sale 

Popular city centre fl ea 

market. Browse the stalls 

and hunt down fascinating 

bargains… From 8 a.m. 

Place des Cocotiers, 

Downtown. 

Live Music 

Rock session 

with Simple Soul to 

celebrate Saint Patrick’s 

Day. From 7.30 p.m. 




Theme Buffet 

Seafood buffet and live 

music. Sunny Side duo will 

accompany your meal with 

jazz-inspired hits from the 

1940s to 1960s: swing, 

be-bop and romantic classics 

made famous by the leading 

crooners of the day. 

Le Sextant restaurant, 


Live Music 

Gypsy jazz duo 

Fuego Gitano in 

a fi 

ery song and 

guitar session 

inspired by 

Camargue 

fl amenco. 

From 7 p.m. 

Le Lobby bar, Nouméa* 

SUN. 18 MARCH 

Cocktail hour 

Sunset Champagne: 

Happy Hour with Lanson 

Champagne: a free glass with 

every glass you buy. From 

5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Le Waraï 

Bar. Royal Tera Hotel* 

SAT. 19 MARCH 

Move It 

Orienteering contest 

organised by “Convergence” 

club with hands-on instruction 

in the morning and contest in 

the afternoon. From 8.30 a.m. 

at Ouen Toro. Recommended 

gear: compass, closed shoes, 

cap, Camelbak pack. 

Tel 91 92 00 

THURS. 22 MARCH 

Outdoor 

event 

Special 

Culture & 

Heritage 

Downtown 

Thursday 

Refreshments sstallsonthestalls the 

spot. 4 p.m. to 7.30 p.m., 

Place de la Marne, Downtown. 

Live Music 

Gypsy jazz evening with 

Sarah & the Gypsy Swing 

trio. Fantastic sounds… 

unmissable! From 7 p.m. 

La Terrasse restaurant, 107 



WEDS. 14, THUR. 15, 

WEDS. 21 & THUR. 22 

MARCH 

Theme lunch or dinner 

New Caledonia’s blue prawns 

are renowned for their 

delicious taste and 

plumpness. Enjoy an 

unlimited feast of them every 

Wednesday and Thursday 

lunchtime and evening at 

La Terrasse restaurant! 

La Terrasse restaurant, 1 st fl oor 

of the Best Western apartment 

hotel, 107 promenade Roger 


Tel 25 39 21 

WEDS. 14 & WEDS. 21 

MARCH 

Theme dinner 

Every Wednesday, the Grand 

Casino’s Le Carré d’As 

restaurant holds a special 

“Champagne” evening: starter, 

main dish and dessert from a 

selected menu and as much 

Taittinger bubbly as you like! 

Advance booking strongly 

advised. Le Carré d’As, 

Casinos de Nouméa, 



*See above “address book”


ART & CULTURE 

HISTORY 

TRAPPED IN 

PARADISE 

THE MUSEUM 

OF NEW CALEDONIA 

Established in 1863, 

the museum offers 

visitors a unique 

opportunity to explore 

the archaeological 

and ethnological 

heritage of Oceania’s 

civilizations. 

It houses the world’s most 

comprehensive collection 

of Kanak art and the 

fabulous displays include 

a magnificent collection 

of ancient Melanesian 

sculptures, totems, funeral 

masks and a wealth of 

items reflecting every 

aspect of tribal life: pottery, 

articles of personal 

adornment, jade and shell 

jewellery, Kanak currency, 

axes, outrigger canoe 

models, rooftop finials... 

Tribute to Oceanian 

cultural traditions 

The first floor of the 

Museum is also dedicated 

to the arts and cultures 

of the South Pacific and 

the display features many 

rare and ancient exhibits 

from Polynesia, Vanuatu, 

the Salomon Islands, 

Papua New Guinea and 

Western Papua. Enjoy 

your visit! 

Museum of 

New Caledonia. Open 

9 to 11.30 a.m. & 12.15 

to 4.30 p.m. Closed 

Tuesdays. Adults F200, 

children over 12 F50, 

free for under 12s. 

45 avenue du Maréchal 

Foch, Nouméa. 

www. 

museenouvellecaledonie.nc 

Tel 27 23 42 

In 1872, the Isle 

of Pines became a 

penitentiary centre. 

Over the next 25 

years, over 3,0000 

deportees were e 

exiled to the island: 

political prisoners 

arrested after the fall 

of the Paris Commune 

and Kabyle Berbers 

deported following the 

March 1871 rebellion in 

Algeria. Most returned 

to France after they 

were amnestied in 

1879, while others 

remained and settled in 

Nouméa. 

The Isle of Pines 

penitentiary then 

became an ordinary 

prison. In 1878 to 1879, 

following the uprising 

led by Chief Ataï on New 

Caledonia’s Main Island, 

around 1878 Kanak 

rebels were imprisoned 

in the former penitentiary 

buildings. 

When finally freed 

16 years later, some 

remained and settled on 

the island for good. In the 

late 19 th century, the use 

of the island as a penal 

colony was increasingly 

challenged and the prison 

finally closed in 1911. 

Various relics left behind 

by the 3,000 deportees 

can still be seen on the 

island, including the 

deportees’ graveyard, 

the water tower, the 

prison quarters, Kuto 

wharf, the island’s 

road network, the 

Gendarmerie and the 

Mercier residence. 

Set off to explore on 

foot, by bike or by car, 

and plunge back into 

the far-off time when 

this dream island was a 

place of exile… 

FEEL GOOD 

THE THAI ART OF BEAUTY 

AND WELL-BEING 

Over the last 10 

years, luxurious Thai 

beauty and spa brand 

Harnn has earned a 

worldwide reputation for 

excellence. 

“Physical health and natural 

radiance can be achieved 

when a balance exists 

between Body, Mind and 

Environment. Harnn’s unique 

holistic approach utilises 

natural active ingredients 

from botanical extracts and 

plant essential oils together 

with traditional massage 

techniques to help to 

restore the natural balance, 

strengthen the immune 

system and protect against 

harmful pollutants.” Face 

and body care products, 

sea salt or jasmine scrubs, 

traditional Thai massage... 

just a few of the beauty care 

treatments offered by the 

two skilled therapists from 

Bangkok who have come 

over here specially to share 

their art, tradition and 

experience. The spa boasts 

three treatment rooms, 

including a double room 

where you can enjoy this 

uniquely relaxing experience 

with someone special. 

Brochures explaining the 

Harnn approach to beauty 

care and well-being are 

also available in English and 

Japanese. 

Harnn, Port Plaisance 

shopping mall, Nouméa. 

Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. 

to 7 p.m. Tel 23 60 60 

MOVE IT 

FABULOUS LAGOON FISHING 

North Province capital 

Koumac is the place 

to go for a wonderful 

game fishing 

experience. Join 

Tâânlo Fishing Safaris 

for a day of exciting 

sport on the crystal 

clear waters of New 

Caledonia’s lagoon. 

Calling all fishing fans, 

expert or amateur! Spend 

a day enjoying the fun 

and challenge of casting, 

popping, jigging and 

trolling on the sun-kissed 

expanses of the world’s 

largest enclosed lagoon, 

home to a huge variety of 

fish species. You set off for 

the day, either alone or as a 

group (3 anglers maximum), 

from Pandop Marina at 

Koumac. The organisers will 

ensure you are kitted out 

with all the necessary gear 

and gizmos (rods, reels, 

line, lures) at no extra charge. 

The Northern lagoon is home 

to particularly large numbers 

of fish, with a wide variety of 

species ensuring great fishing: 

giant trevally, king mackerel, 

groupers, snappers and many 

others. There are various 

quality accommodation 

options in the area, especially 

in and around Koumac (hotels, 

homestays and guesthouses). 

Rates on request - just email 

or call to contact the Tâânlo 

Fishing Safaris team. Olivier, 

one of the managers, speaks 

fluent English. 

Tâânlo Fishing Safaris, 

Koumac. 

Blog: 

http://taanlofishingsafaris. 

over-blog.com/ 

Tel 93 05 15 

THE NATURE SPOT 

THE ONLY WAY IS UP... 

On 17 and 18 March, 

Terraventure is 

organising a weekend 

climbing Mount 

Humboldt, 1 ¼ hours’ 

drive from Nouméa on 

the road to Thio. The 

program is flexible: 

you can opt for a one 

day climb or do the 

whole 2 days. 

At 1,681 metres, Mount 

Humboldt is New 

Caledonia’s second highest 

peak after Mount Panié. 

Depending on the time you 

have at your disposal, the 

climb can be done in one 

or two days. The one-day 

program ends at the 

Humboldt mountain shelter, 

just 200 m from the summit 

but the views are to-die-for, 

including the amazing 

mossy rainforest. The 

two-day climb includes an 

overnight stay in the shelter 

before scaling the final 

200 m and starting back 

down to base. A 3 rd option 

is on offer: descending via 

the opposite side of the 

mountain, towards the East 

Coast and the Petit Borendi 

Tribe. 

With or without 

a guide 

The path is well-marked 

and signposted and 

you can climb alone in 

complete safety but, if 

you wish, Terraventure 

can provide a guide. The 

special attraction offered 

by this climb is that the 

ascent begins with a 

hike along a private mine 

road usually closed 

to sight-seekers and 

visitors without a permit. 

Although not technically 

challenging, the climb 

to the top requires good 

all-round fitness. 

Terraventure 

Email: 

terraventure@mls.nc 

www.terraventurenc.org 

Tel 77 88 64


South 

Province 

ADDRESS BOOK 

Aventure Pulsion 

Outdoor sports, adventure 

& leisure activities 


Tel 26 27 48 

Auberge Historique 

de Moindou 

Village de Moindou. 

Tel 35 43 28 

Bourail Tourist Office 

Rue Simone Dremon, opposite 

Bourail Townhall. Tel 46 46 12 

Destination Grand Sud 

Shopping centre, La Coulée 

Mont-Dore. Tel 46 06 25 

Kanua Tera Ecolodge*** 

Port-Boisé Bay, route 

Kaa nua, Yaté. Tel 46 90 00 

Madeleine Waterfall 

Netcha camping and leisure 

area. Open daily from 8 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. Tel 46 98 00 

La Foa Tourisme 

La Foa Townhall. 

www.lafoatourime.assoc.nc 

Tel 41 69 11 

Le Méridien IDP***** 

Baie d’Oro, Isle of Pines. 

Tel 26 50 00 


Museum 

Explore the fascinating history 

of the Bourail region: the life 

and traditions of the Keku and 

the Orowë tribes, the establishment 

of the convict prison 

farm, the development of 

Bourail village and how people 

lived at the time, the New 

Zealand military base during 

WW2. Bourail Museum* 

Sculpture 

Abraham Gorodite, who 

works from Bourail forged an 

enduring reputation as a highly 

talented sculptor. He sculpts 

all kinds of wood, soapstone... 

and creates works of every 

size. You are welcome to visit 

his fascinating workshop after 

Mont-Dore Cultural 

Centre 

Tel 41 01 73 

Bourail Museum 

Rue Simone Dremon. 

Open Mon. to Sat. 9 a.m. 

to midday and 1 p.m. 

to 5 p.m. 


Ouré Tera**** 

Baie de Kanuméra, 

Isle of Pines. 

Tel 43 77 15 

Parc de la Rivière Bleue 

nature reserve 

Open Tues. to Sun. 7 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. 

Tel 43 61 24 

Terraventure 



Advance booking required 

Tel 77 88 19 

terraventure@mls.nc 

Vertikalédonie 




Tel 47 14 85 

4 p.m. Tel 97 69 05 or 46 25 75 

FRI. 9 & SAT. 10 

MARCH 

Move It 

Deep South. Kayaking 

through the eerie charm of the 

drowned forest by the light 

of the full moon... Glide into a 

world of silence broken only by 

the soft splash of your paddle. 

Aventure Pulsion* 

SAT. 10 MARCH 

Concert 

La Foa. Recital by famous 

Japanese pianist Shiho 

Narushima. All profi ts will go 

to the victims of the tsunami 

which hit Japan on 11 March 

2011. Socio-Cultural Centre. 

Tel 44 33 01 

Theme evening 

Moindou. Venison fondue 

evening at Les Nautilus 

guesthouse. Mireille and Gina 

welcome you to a feast at 

their home-cooking restaurant 

famed for its wood fi red grill. 

Gîte Les Nautilus. Tel 79 65 69 

SAT. 10 & SUN 11 MARCH 

Move It 

Sarraméa. Family fun in the 

trees at Parc des Grandes 

Fougères. Adventure trail 

featuring a combination 

of monkey bridge, hanging 

bamboo bridge and zip line. 

Plenty of thrills and some quiet 

breathers in the scramble nets! 

Bookings: www.arbrevolution.com 

Tel 99 17 84 

SAT. 17 MARCH 

Move It 

Tontouta, Païta. Kayaking 

down the Tontouta river and 

river bathing (2hrs). F3,000/ 

person. Optional BBQ: F2,000. 

Terraventure* 

Theme evening 

Moindou. Fresh fi sh evening 

at Les Nautilus guesthouse. 

Everything cooked on a wood 

fi re. Tel 79 65 69 

SAT. 17 & SUN. 18 

MARCH 

Move It 

Païta. Foot trail along the track 

up Mount Humboldt, New Caledonia’s 

second highest peak. 

Assistance provided. Return 

transport. No guide. Cost: 

F2,500/pers. Terraventure* 

Move It 

Sarraméa. Level 1 tree 

climbing course over two days 

at Parc des Grandes Fougères 

nature reserve; learn the 

techniques of lead climbing, 

attaching your safety rope and 

hammock. Cost of instruction 

over 2 days: F10,500/person 

excl. meals & accommodation. 

Bookings: www.arbrevolution.com 

Tel 99 17 84 

FRI. 18 MARCH 

BBQ Lunch 

Isle of Pines. Eat-your-fi ll BBQ 

starting at noon. A la carte 

starters and desserts extra. 

Le Banian restaurant at Ouré 

Tera Beach Resort hotel. From 

midday, cost: F3,200/pers. 

Ouré Tera Beach Resort. 

Tel 43 13 15 

FRI. 18 & SUN 20 MARCH 

Discovery Weekend 

Moindou. Immerse yourself 

in the fascinating Kanak tribal 

world in lush countryside, just 

a stone’s throw from a pretty 

river complete with waterfalls. 

Traditional meal, nature trails, 

camping... A perfect getaway 

break in the heart of nature. 

Table-Unio Tribe. Tel 92 84 99 

North 

Province 

ADDRESS BOOK 

Hienghène Cultural 

Centre 

Tel 42 80 74 

Koné Cultural Centre 

Tel 47 72 16 

Le Koniambo*** 

Route provinciale 1, 

Koné. 

Tel 47 39 40 


Culture 

Guided tour of old Tiebaghi 

village near Koumac. 

Tues. Thurs. & Sat. from 8 a.m. 

Tel 42 78 42 

FRI. 16 MARCH 

Live Music 

Poindimié. Roots reggae & 

dance fl oor sounds with local 

band API at the Fare de la 

Plage from 8 p.m. to midnight. 

Tiéti Tera Beach Resort* 

SAT. 17 MARCH 

Move It 

Koumac. Join “La Grande 

Forêt” nature trail organised 

by the Association des Rando 

Raideurs and explore the 

superb northern countryside. 

SUN. 18 MARCH 

Move it 

Païta. 3 hour horseback trail to 

the Uitoé peninsula including 

river bathing with the horses. 

F10,000/person 

Theme Buffet 

Mont-Dore-Port Boisé. 

Melanesian buffet with traditional 

chicken and fi sh bougna. 

Cost: F5,800/pers. Le Ka-Ma 

restaurant from midday. 

Kanua Tera Ecolodge* 

WEDS. 21 MARCH 

Live Music 

Mont-Dore-Port Boisé. 

Live music and a selection of 

tasty appetisers. In the Bar 

from 8 p.m. 

Kanua Tera Ecolodge* 

La Néa*** 

RT1, Lot 218, Koné. 

Tel 47 30 40 

Malabou Beach** 

Néhoué Bay, Poum. 

Tel 47 60 60 

Tiéti Tera*** 

16 voie urbaine n°1, 

Poindimié. Tel 42 64 00 

Shorter 1 hr foot trail (medium 

level) and longer 2 hr foot trail 

(medium level). Cost: On the 

spot refreshments F1,800/ 

adults & F500/under 12s. 

Trail: F800/person. Registration 

forms required by Thursday 

15 March. Tel 47 52 38 

Live Music 

Poindimié. Fantastic live jazz 

with the Michel Bénébig duo 

at Le Tibarama bar from 8 p.m. 

(admission free) 

Tiéti Tera Beach Resort* 

Theme buffet 

Poum. Sumptuous lagoon 

buffet and live music featuring 

Rodrigues on vocals and 

keyboard. Malabou Beach* 

Loyalty 

Islands 

ADDRESS BOOK 

LIFOU 

Tourist Information 

Office 

“Ne Drehu” Municipal Events 

and Information Centre - two 

offices at your service. 

Next to Lifou Townhall and 

at Wanaham aerodrome. 

Tel 45 00 32 or 45 02 80 

MARÉ 

Nengone Tourist 

Information Office 

Located in Maré Townhall 

faré at Tadine. Tel 45 03 49 

OUVÉA 

Iaaï Tourist Information 

Office 

Located at Fayoué. 

Tel 45 10 84 or 94 97 14 

LIFOU 

Arts & Crafts 

Exhibition and sale of handcrafted 

items at the Women’s 

Space, Wé townhall courtyard 

Mon. to Thurs. 7.30 to 11.30 a.m. 

& 1 to 3.30 p.m. Tel 45 00 32 

MARÉ 

Arts & Crafts 

Workshops and sale of 

hand-crafted items Maré 

Women’s Space, Yeiwéné 

Yeiwéné Cultural Centre, 

La Roche. Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. 

to 4 p.m. Tel 45 44 79 

LATER 

Get ready for 

the fabulous 

annual Maré 

Avocado Fair scheduled 

to take place from 28 April 

to 1 st May 2012! 

Destination Iles Loyauté 

www.iles-loyaute.com 

OUVÉA 

Ouvéa Soap Factory 

Free tours of the Ouvéa 

coconut-based soap factory 

Wadrilla Tribe. Tues. & Thurs. 

8 to 11.30 a.m. Advance 

booking required. Tel 45 10 60 

*See above “address book” 

COUNTRY/FARMERS MARKETS 

The editor clearly cannot accept any responsibility for any subsequent changes of program 

All market stallholders 

are local producers 

and fishermen/ 

women selling their 

own produce. Items 

on offer include fruit, 

vegetables, plants, 

flower arrangements, 

home-cooked dishes 

and handmade 

jewellery. 

Early birds get the 

best choice of items on 

display, so aim to get 

there before 9.30 a.m. 

Nouméa 

EVERY DAY 

Papaya, soursop, 

passionfruit, green 

coconuts, vegetables, 

fish, flowers, clothing 

Baie de la Moselle, 

Downtown, from 5 a.m. 

Closed 3 rd Monday 

in the month. 

EVERY SAT. 

Fresh meat, fruit & 

vegetables. Ducos indoor 

market, Saturday, from 6 a.m. 

EVERY SAT. 

Scents and savours 

market: 25 stallholders 

and tempting displays of 

freshwater prawns, vanilla 

beans, venison charcuterie, 

cheeses, Melanesian coffees, 

Vietnamese teas and spices, 

flowers and Moroccan 

specialities. La Maison 

Ballande, from 7.30 a.m. 

SUN. 18 MARCH 

Organic farmer’s market at 

the Botanical and Wildlife 

Park. Seasonal fruit and 

vegetables, salts, samphire, 

herbs and spices, jams, 

natural cosmetics and skin 

care and essential oils. 

From 8.30 a.m. to midday. 

Botanical and Wildlife Park 

(see map p.8) 

South 

Province 

BOURAIL 

EVERY FRI. & SAT. 

Twenty or so stalls 

selling seasonal fruit and 

vegetables, honey, syrups, 

jams, cakes, cooked dishes, 

cut flowers & plants. Main 

square, from 7.30 a.m. 

Tel 44 13 36 

ISLE OF PINES 

WEDS. & SAT. 

Root vegetables, fruit and 

vegetables, freshly caught 

fish. Vao, from 6 a.m. 

Tel 46 10 27 

LA FOA 

EVERY SAT. 

Twenty or so stalls selling 

plants, fresh fruit and 

vegetables, fish and 

shellfish. Place Georges 

Guermet, from 7.30 a.m. 

Tel 44 31 13 or 41 69 11 

MONT-DORE 

EVERY SAT. 

Twenty or so stalls selling 

home-grown produce, fruit 

and vegetables, jams, arts 

and crafts... 

La Coulée Shopping Centre, 

from 7 a.m. Tel 46 06 25 

EVERY SUN. 

Flea market with fifty or so 

stalls. Pont des Français 

Market, Drive-In carpark, 

from 6 a.m. 

Tel 46 06 25 

FARINO 

SUN 11 MARCH 

Special coconut market 

Local stallholders selling 

plants and fresh produce. 

Townhall square, from 

8.30 a.m. Tel 44 31 04 

North 

Province 

CANALA 

EVERY FRI. 

Around fifteen stalls selling 

fresh fruit and vegetables, 

fish and flowers. 

Town Centre, from 7 a.m. 

Tel 42 31 09 or 42 60 61 

HIENGHÈNE 

TUES. & FRI. 

Twenty or so stallholders from 

neighbouring tribes offering 

shoppers home-grown fruit 

and vegetables and fresh 

meat and fish. Town centre, 

from 6.30 a.m. 

Tel 42 43 57 

KONÉ 

EVERY SAT. 

15 stalls selling seasonal 

fruit and vegetables, plants, 

flowers, fish and cakes. 

Town centre, from 7 a.m. 

Tel 47 30 86 

KOUMAC 

EVERY SAT. 

15 stalls selling seasonal 

fruit and vegetables, flowers, 

crabs, local pickles, jams 

and arts and crafts items. 

Beside the townhall 

(North entrance), from 7 a.m. 

Tel 42 78 42 

POINDIMIÉ 

EVERY SAT. 

Town centre (except 2 nd 

Sunday of each month: 

held at La Tchamba), 

from 7 a.m. 

Tel 47 89 00 or 42 60 10 

Loyalty 

Islands 

LIFOU 

FRI. & WEDS. 

Cut flower bouquets, fresh 

vegetables and tropical fruit. 

In Wé, from 6 a.m. 

Tel 45 50 00 

MARÉ 

FRI. & TUES. 

In Tadine, opposite the Town 

Hall Shelter, from 7 a.m. 

Tel 45 49 08 

OUVÉA 

EVERY WEDS. 

Hnyimëhë market by the 

sea (between Banoutr and 

Wadrilla), from 7 a.m. 

Tel 45 71 11

NOUMÉA IN A DAY… 

A COUPLE OF HOURS 

IN NOUMÉA 

TOURISM ROUTE 

MUSEUM OF 

NEW CALEDONIA* 

Exploring Melanesian culture 

Open every day except 

Tuesdays and public holidays 

9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 

& 12.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 

Admission: Adults F200 - 

Children under 12 free. 

Tel 27 23 42 

5 minutes’ walk from Place 

des Cocotiers 

NOUMÉA CITY 

MUSEUM* 

A fascinating insight into 

various periods of New 

Caledonian history 

Open Monday to Friday, 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday 

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. 

to 5 p.m. 

Closed Sundays and public 

holidays - Admission: Adults 

F200 - Children under 12 free 

39 rue Jean Jaurès, 


Two blocks up from the 

Tourist Office, on the left 

LAGOON AQUARIUM* 

A magical window onto 

New Caledonia’s lagoon 

Open Tuesday to Sunday 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Admission: Adults F1,000 

Children under 12 F500 



Tel 26 27 31 No. 1 bus from 

Place des Cocotiers, get off at 

Le Surf hotel stop 

TJIBAOU CULTURAL 

CENTRE 

An inspired blend of contemporary 

and traditional Kanak 

architecture showcasing the 

enduring creative power of 

Oceanian cultural traditions 


9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Closed Mondays 


Under 18s free 

Rue des accords de 

Matignon, Tina Blue line 

No. 2 bus (bus stop between 

cinema and fire station) 

BOTANICAL AND 

WILDLIFE PARK* 

Magnificent botanical gardens 

and wildlife park 


from 10.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. 

(from 1 st September to 

30 April) and from 10.15 a.m. 

to 5 p.m. (from 1 st May to 

31 August). Closed Mondays 


Children aged 12-17 F200 

Children under 12 free 

Route Teyssandier de 

Laubarède, Montravel. 

Tel 27 82 51 Take a taxi or 

the Nouméa Explorer 

SAINT JOSEPH’S 

CATHEDRAL* 

Open every day. Admission free. 

Visitors must be suitably attired 

Rue Frédéric Surleau, Downtown 

OUEN TORO VIEWPOINT* 

The trail to the panoramic 

viewpoint is 1 km long but the 

reward is well worth the effort - 

a breathtaking vista over the city 

and residential districts, the bays 

and southern lagoon... and a 

fascinating reminder of WW2 in 

the Pacific (canons). Anse Vata 

Take green line No. 1 bus from 

Place des Cocotiers 

MUNICIPAL MARKET 

Vast choice of souvenirs, fresh 

fruit & vegetables 

Open every day 6 a.m. to midday 

Closed 3 rd Monday of the month. 

Port Moselle 10 minutes’ walk 

from the Maritime Terminal 

LAGOON OUTINGS AND 

ACTIVITIES 

MD PLAISIRS 

Rental of windsurf boards, stand 

up paddle boards, towable ski 

tubes, wakeboards. 

Open every day 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

(in winter) & 6 p.m. (in summer) 

Anse Vata Fare. Tel 76 59 09 

Green line bus (No. 1) from 

Place des Cocotiers, get off next 

to taxi boat office on Anse Vata 

PLAGE LOISIRS 

Taxi boats to Ile aux Canards 

and Ilot Maître. Departures every 

15 minutes, open every day 

(except in bad weather) Rates: 

adults from F1,200 - Children 

under 12 F600 (Ile aux Canards)/ 

adults from F2,500 - Children 

under 12 half price - Anse Vata 

Fare. Tel 26 90 00 


Place des Cocotiers, get off 

at “Plage Anse Vata” stop 

ILE AUX CANARDS 

UNDERWATER TRAIL 

Underwater discovery trail 

signposted by buoys. All you 

need is standard snorkelling gear. 

Snorkelling equipment hire 

on the spot. Ile aux Canards 


Place des Cocotiers, get off 

at “Plage Anse Vata” stop 

OUTINGS AND 

ACTIVITIES IN THE CITY 

TINA GOLF COURSE 

World-class 18 hole golf course, 

open every day 

Admission: Green Fees: F4,400 

for 9 holes weekdays - F5,500 

weekends & F6,300 for 18 holes 

weekdays - F7,300 weekends 

Tina Peninsula. Tel 43 82 83 

Blue line bus heading for the 

Cultural Centre, get off one stop 

before the Centre 

LEISURE AND 

RELAXATION 

ROYAL SPA 

Experience the Royal Tera Hotel’s 

“aquatonic” water circuit or relax 

in the luxurious Spa. 

Open every day from Monday to 

Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sunday 9 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. Admission: F3,000 

(secure locker, hair cap and towel 

provided, access to hammam 

and sauna) Royal Tera Hotel, 


Green line No. 1 bus from 

the Maritime Terminal, get off at 

“Château Royal” stop 

ENTERTAINMENT 

LE FLEX CLUB 

Special welcome for cruise liner 

passengers. Rue Jean Jaurès 

near Place des Cocotiers, 

Downtown 

Next to the City Museum, two 

blocks up from the Tourist Office 

NOUMÉA’S CASINOS 

Le Grand Casino is located at 

the entrance to Le Méridien Hotel 

on Pointe Magnin, Anse Vata. 

Casino Royal is located 

at the Surf Hotel, Anse Vata. 

Open from Sunday to Thursday 

11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday & 

Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. 

SHOPPING 

PALM BEACH SHOPPING 

MALL 

Range of stores selling souvenirs 

& gifts, fabrics, table linen, 

gadgets & gizmos, cigarettes 

& newspapers and jewellery, 

restaurants, and a tourist agency. 

Open every day including 

Sundays. Anse Vata 

Green line No. 1 bus from the 

city centre 

LA PROMENADE COMPLEX 

Shops, restaurants (Vietnamese, 

Thai, French, Italian), bakery and 

pastry shop, bars, fresh fruit juice 

bar. 

Open every day and Sunday 

afternoons, Anse Vata. 

Orange line No. 7 bus from 


PORT PLAISANCE 

SHOPPING MALL 

Shopping centre: stores, 

restaurant, optician, hairdresser, 

supermarket... 

Open from Monday to Saturday 

Closed Sunday. Port Plaisance 



MIRAGE PLAZA/BAIE DES 

CITRONS COMPLEX 

Restaurants (mixed grill, Italian, 

Vietnamese, International cuisine, 

Crêpes, Coffee Club, Pizza), 

souvenir shops. 

Open every day. Baie des Citrons 



MARLÈNE 

Duty free store: designer 

fashion, accessories, cosmetics, 

perfumery, tobacco, alcohol… 

Passports must be shown 

Corner of rue Alma and rue Foch, 

Downtown. 

Open from Monday to Friday 

8.45 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 

8.45 a.m. - 12.30 p.m. & 

2.30 p.m. - 5 p.m. 

Le Méridien Hotel, Anse Vata - 

Pointe Magnin. 

Open 7/7 from 8.30 a.m. 

to 10.30 a.m. & 5 p.m. to 

7 p.m. (Reminder: no duty free 

purchases on Sundays) 

5 blocks up on your left from 

the Maritime Terminal 

ROZANNE PASSION 

BEAUTÉ 

Duty free store: perfumery 

and cosmetics 

Passports must be shown. 

Open from Monday to Friday 

8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 21 rue de 

l’Alma, Downtown 

3 blocks up on your left 

from the Maritime Terminal 

*See map p.8 

OZONE 

Surf wear store 

Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. 

to 6 p.m. & Saturday 8.30 a.m. 

to midday/2.30 p.m. to 

5.30 p.m. 1 rue Anatole 

France, Downtown 

2 blocks up on your right in 

front of the Townhall 

L’OCCITANE 

Superb range of natural beauty 

care products and perfumes 

from Provence (France) 

Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. 

to 5.30 p.m., Saturday 

8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 

32 rue de l’Alma, Downtown 

4 blocks up on your left from 

the Maritime Terminal 

LE FOURNIL GOURMAND 

French bakery and pastries 

Open Monday to Saturday 

5 a.m. to 7 p.m. 16 rue Gallieni, 

Downtown 

1 block up on your left from 

the Maritime Terminal, in rue 

Gallieni 

MARITIME TERMINAL MARKET 

Little lexicon 

A colourful arts and crafts market 

is held right on the spot inside the 

Maritime Terminal every time a 

cruise ship docks. Wander round 

the stalls spread out on both levels 

of the building and choose your own 

special souvenirs of New Caledonia. 

Postcards, sarongs, local costumes, 

T-shirts, fashion jewellery, traditional 

sculptures... Your only problem will be making up your mind! 

So set off on a tour of the displays and meet the friendly 

stallholders who are all delighted to show off their wares and 

chat to visitors. 

Just so you know: all items sold at the Maritime Terminal 

have been approved by the Plant Health Authorities for 

import into Australia. 

Hello. Bonjour. 

Goodbye. Au revoir. 

Thank you. Merci. 

Please. S’il vous plait. 

Yes. Oui. 

No. Non. 

What’s your name 

Comment vous 

appelez-vous 

I would like a drink. 

Je voudrais boire. 

I would like to eat. 

Je voudrais manger. 

Where is... Où est... 

Where can I take a taxi 

Où est ce que je peux 

prendre un taxi 

Where can I take a bus 

Où est ce que je peux prendre 

un bus 

I would like to go to… 

Je voudrais aller à... 

Could you show me 

the way to downtown 

Pourriez-vous me montrer 

le chemin du centre ville 

What is it 

Qu’est-ce que c’est 

How much does this cost 

Combien ça coûte 

I would like to buy a… 

Je voudrais acheter… 

I don’t feel well. 

Je ne me sens pas bien. 

I need a doctor. 

J’ai besoin d’un docteur. 

Please help me! 

Aidez-moi s’il vous plaît ! 

I don’t understand. 

Je ne comprends pas. 

Please take me to this 

adress. 

S’il vous plait emmenez-moi 

à cette adresse. 

Sorry to bother you. 

Désolé de vous déranger. 

Are there rooms 

available 

Avez-vous des chambres 

disponibles 

I’d like to make a 

reservation. 

Je voudrais faire une 

réservation. 

Where is the bathroom 

Où sont les toilettes 

Do you accept credit 

cards 

Acceptez-vous les cartes 

de crédit 

Please bring the bill. 

L’addition, s’il vous plait. 

What time is it 

Quelle heure est-il 

Left. À gauche. 

Right. À droite. 

Straight on. Tout droit. 

Today. Aujourd’hui. 

Tomorrow. Demain. 

Yesterday. Hier.

✁ 

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CULTURAL PASSPORT 

FRESH AIR 

9 - 22 MARCH 2012 - PAGE 6/7 

CALEDONIAN TASTE 

✁ 

MELANESIAN HUTS… 

HOME, SOCIAL CENTRE… 

PERFECT SCENIC ROUTE 

TUNA 

TARTARE 

The architectural 

simplicity of 

style and charm 

of traditional 

Melanesian huts 

have ensured their 

survival over the 

centuries. 

Melanesian huts (“cases”) 

were originally round 

huts constructed using 

vegetable matter, wood, 

straw and occasionally, as 

in Ouvea, coconut palm 

leaves. A hearth was built 

inside so that fires could 

be lit for warmth during the 

cool season. One of the 

distinctive design features 

of these huts is the low 

door lintel which ensures 

that anyone entering must 

bow down, thus adopting 

the proper attitude of 

respect due to the owners 

and inhabitants. 

The design of a traditional 

hut is a visual symbol and 

reminder of the bonds 

uniting the social group, 

with the central upright 

beam representing the 

clan chief. Sculptured 

wooden posts placed on 

each side of the doorway 

evoke the presence of 

the ancestral spirits. In 

every tribe, a ‘great hut’ 

dominates all others, 

serving as the most 

powerful symbol of the 

chiefdom. The “great hut” 

is the place where tribal 

elders meet to discuss and 

take collective decisions. 

No-one may enter the great 

hut unless invited to do so. 

The Koné-Tiwaka is the 

coast-to-coast road which 

links Poindimié on the East 

Coast to Koné, the North 

Province administrative 

capital, on the West 

Coast. 

This coast-to-coast road, 

also known as the RPN2, 

is a sightseer’s delight, 

boasting some of the 

most sensational views in 

New Caledonia. The road 

covers 60 km and took 10 

years to build. 

The route switchbacks 

across the heights in 

a series of dramatic 

hairpin bends, unveiling 

breathtaking vistas over 

mountains mantled in 

lush greenery and dotted 

with glinting streams. 

About half way across, 

take a detour through the 

Bobope tribe village. 

A looping road runs 

through the little village 

with its pretty thatchroofed 

huts clinging to the 

mountainside. 

As you draw nearer to the 

East Coast, the road runs 

beside the Tiwaka River 

which gradually widens as 

it flows peacefully down 

towards the sea through 

the mountainous terrain. 

Fresh tuna tartare 

is quick and 

simple to make, 

an elegant, light 

and tasty dish perfect for those hot summer days. 

Recipe: 

Ingredients: 

800 g raw tuna, 3 raw onions, 1 tomato, 

40 g capers, 30 g parsley and chives, 

2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 

a few drops of Tabasco sauce, salt & pepper 

Preparation: 

Finely dice tomato and finely chop parsley and chives. 

Crush capers and chop onions. 

Cut tuna into small cubes and mix with chopped 

ingredients in a salad bowl. 

Add olive oil, lemon juice and Tabasco sauce. 

Season to taste and carefully mix all ingredients. 

Serve well chilled. 

Nouméa Weather 

FRIDAY 9 

Partly Sunny 31° 

SATURDAY 10 


SUNDAY 11 


MONDAY 12 

Partly Rainy 28° 

USEFUL TIPS 

SHOPS & STORES: OPENING HOURS 

Shops are generally open from 9.30 a.m. to midday and 2 p.m. to 

5.30 p.m. Only food stores stay open non-stop from 7.30 a.m. to 

around 7 p.m. 

GETTING AROUND 

TAKE A BUS 

Karuia buses (red buses): the Blue Line goes to the Tjibaou 

Cultural Centre from the Place des Cocotiers in the centre of town. 

The Green Line follows the beach roads. Fares: adults, F210 one 

way. Tel 26 54 54 or www.gietcn.nc 

TAKE A TAXI 

Taxis, Central rank Place des Cocotiers, fare from city centre to 

beaches, F1,200. Tel 28 35 12 

TAXI BOATS (LEAVING FROM ANSE VATA) 

Every day 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Île aux Canards return fare F1,200, 

Îlot Maître return fare F2,800. Last departure 4 p.m. Tel 26 90 00 

TUESDAY 13 


WEDNESDAY 14 


THURSDAY 15 


TENDENCIES 

16 TO 22 


EDITOR: 

Tel (687) 23 23 80 - weekly@onenparle.nc 

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: Tourism office. PHOTOS: NCTPS, DIL, Tourisme Province 

Nord, ADCK, Terraventure, Thio Tourisme, Flore Vignoles, Arte Bello, Aventure 

Pulsion, Claude Beaudemoulin, Marc Le Chélard, Fonds Lacassin, Pierre-Alain 

Pantz, Dominique Delor, Kou Bugny hôtel, Harn, Olivier Stiquel, Mairie de Koumac, 

Alain Fort, Aquarium des lagons, Arbrevolution, Carré d’As, Chesher SOH, 

GHNC S. Ducandas, Benoit Lutz, Éric Dell’Erba, On en parle 

TRANSLATIONS: Elaine Sutton. PRINTED BY: Le Gratuit 

Despite the attention given to the accuracy of the 

information printed in The New Caledonia Weekly, 

we cannot be held responsible for last minute We protect 

MONEY 

Very few of Nouméa’s 

shops stores and tourism 

leisure activities accept 

foreign currency. Automatic 

teller machines (ATMs) are 

available throughout the 

territory. Have your pin code 

handy. Banks are generally 

open 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., 

Monday to Friday. 

Change 

(exchange rates 

on 9 March 2012) 

1 USD = 90,45 XPF 

1 AUD = 97,13 XPF 

1 NZD = 75,17 XPF 

Some banks provide ATMs: 

BNP, 111 promenade 

Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, 

Nouméa. BCI, 55 promenade 

Roger Laroque, Baie des 

Citrons and 20 rue Anatole 

France, Downtown. 

PHONE CALLS 

COUNTRY CODE 

Australia +61 

Canada +001 

France +33 

French Polynesia +689 

Germany +49 

Italy +39 

Japan +81 

Korea +82 

New zealand +64 

Spain +34 

United Kingdom +44 

United States +1 

Vanuatu +678 

New Caledonia +687 

COST OF 

LIVING 

French baguette F80 

Carton of 

takeaway food F800 

A beer in a bar F500 

1.5l bottle of 

fizzy drink 

F200 

Coffee 

F300 

Cyber café F700/hour 

1.5l bottle of 

mineral water F100 

Hamburger & fries F1,000 

Newspaper F150 

Fried mini spring roll F120 

Pack of chewing gum F100 

Road toll 

F150 

Ham sandwich F300 

Cinema ticket F1,150 

Bus ticket 

F210 

Stamp for 

overseas mail F150 

Cool calling! 

The IZI card makes phoning 

quick and easy and can 

be used to make local 

and international calls 

from a public call box, a 

landline or a mobile. It’s a 

non-rechargeable prepaid 

phone card with a pin 

code. Two face values are 

available: F1,000 and F3,000. 

On sale at various designated 

sales points and all 

OPT telecom branches. 

Cut the cost! 

You can call abroad for less 

by dialling 19 instead of the 

Useful numbers 

NC country code: +687 

NC TOURIST OFFICE: 

AIRCALIN: 26 55 00 

05 75 80 (toll-free phone) QANTAS: 28 65 46 

28 75 80 

AIR NEW ZEALAND: 28 66 77 

AUSTRALIAN 

POLICE: 17 

CONSULATE - GENERAL: 

27 24 14 

FIRE BRIGADE: 18 

NEW ZEALAND 

EMERGENCIES/ 

CONSULATE - GENERAL: SOS MEDICAL SERVICE: 15 

27 25 43 

DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES: 1012 

AGENCE KENUA: 

SECRETARIAT OF THE PACIFIC 

P&O representatives: 

COMMUNITY: 26 20 00 

28 45 45/26 00 55 

NEW CALEDONIA OLYMPIC & 

AIR CALÉDONIE: 

(domestic flights) 

SPORTS COMMITTEE: 

25 21 77 

28 10 57 

HOSPITALS 

Nouméa: Gaston Bourret/Magenta 25 66 66 

La Foa Dispensary 44 32 14 

Koné Dispensary 47 22 04 

Koumac: Paula Thavoavianon 42 65 00 

Poindimié: Raymond Doui Nebayes 42 71 44 

Lifou Dispensary 45 12 12 

DUTY/ON CALL MEDICAL SERVICES - NOUMÉA 

Pharmacies: 

Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 March 

Pharmacie Caledonienne, 18 rue Paul Dusquesne: 

Tel 27 29 67 


Pharmacie Normale, 35 rue de l’Alma: Tel 27 27 02 

Doctors: 


Dr François Lallemand, 11 rue de Suffren: 

Tel 27 27 89 


Dr Stéphane Campana, 27 rue de Sébastopol : 

Tel 27 44 68 

POINTS TOURISM INFO 

Nouméa 05 75 80 - 28 75 80 

Bourail 46 46 12 

La Foa 41 69 11 

Mont-Dore 46 06 25 

Thio 44 80 33 

Tontouta 35 24 95 

Yaté 46 20 65

WAY TO GO! 9 - 22 MARCH 2012 - PAGE 8 

DOWNTOWN 

PLACE DES COCOTIERS 

Port Autonome 

Place des Cocotiers, a 400 m long 

rectangular square right in the very 

heart of Nouméa, is a spacious 

haven of peace and lush greenery. 

Kuendu Beach 

Rue F. Russeil 

Rue F. 

F Russeil 

Musée de 

l’Histoire maritime 

TOURISM OFFICE 

Downtown: 14 rue Jean Jaurès or at 

Anse Vata - Tel 28 75 80/05 75 80 

(toll-free phone). Anse Vata: 

117 promenade Roger Laroque, 

Tel 27 73 59/28 93 60 

NOUVILLE 

Av. J. Cook 

Islands 

Maritime Terminal 

Nouville 

You are here 

Rue J. Ferry 

Maritime 

Terminal 

Rue J. Ferry 

A. Desmazure 

Av. P. Doumer 

Rue J. Jaures 

Rue du Gal Galliéni 

Rue de la République 

Rue A. France 

CHT 

G. Bourret 

Rue de l’Alma - André Ballande 

Mairie 

Rue de Verdun 

Rue du Gal Mangin 

Rue de la Somme 

Rond-point du Général Patch 

(du Pacifique) 

Rue Austerlitz 

Square 

Olry 

Line 1 

Mont-Dore 

Tontouta 


Rue G. Clémenceau 

Av. P. Doumer 

CENTRE 

VILLE 

Rue Sautot 

Voie de Dégagement Ouest (Voie Express 

Rue E. Unger 

Av. du Mar. Foch 

Boullanger 

Av. du Mar. Foch 

Rue de l’Alma - André Ballande 

Rue de Verdun 

Rue de la Somme 

Rue du Gvr. Guillain 

Rue J.B. Dezarnaulds 


City 

Museum 


Kiosque à musique 

Rue de Sébastopol 

Complexe 

“Le Village” 

Rue E. Unger 

Rue Gambetta 

des Fr. Vautrin 

Conde 

Barleux 

J. Jaures 

Salonique 

A. France 

Ypres 

Surcouf 

Boulevard Vauban 

Douarre 

Hotel 

Best Western 

“Le Paris” 

Brisson 

Rue Past. M. Ariège 

Youth 

Hostel 

Rue Pasteur Rue Pasteur 

VALLÉE 

DU TIR 

Joliot-Curie 

Cathedral 

G. Petre 

Rte du Sémaphore 

Rte Olry 

Rue F. Surleau 

G. Dubois 

Rue Gouassem 

Rue P. Jeannin 

ère 

Rte des deux vallées 

Rue Jenner 

Rue F. Leriche 

Rue Jenner 

Parc 

Forestier 

KEYS 

Information centre 

Currency exchange 

View point 

Beach 

Swimming 

Bus terminal 

Taxi rank 

Taxi boat 

Internet Café 

Supermarket 

Duty Free 

Automatic currency 

exchange machine 

ATM Machine 

Shopping Mall 

Bus Line 

Rue du Cdt Rougy 

Rue Mahoux 

Deux vallées 

Rue Orly 

Rue M. Lang 

Rue Jenner 

Rue Bataille 

Rue J. Cartier 

Rue Orly 

Rte Stratégique 

Girofano 

Rue L. Vincent 

Rue Albert 1er 


Rue Soenne 

Brosset 

NOUMÉA CITY MUSEUM 

Place des Cocotiers, Downtown. 

Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 

5 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 26 28 05 

SAINT JOSEPH’S 

CATHEDRAL 

A Gothic cathedral in the tropics. 

Rue Monseigneur-Douarre 

du Temple, Downtown. 


NOUMÉA CITY MARKET 

Don’t miss a visit to the lively 

city market at Baie de Moselle. 

Open every day 5 a.m. 

to midday. 

Tel 27 35 51 

Gal Galliéni 

Port Moselle 

Gal Mangin 

Line 2 

City Market 

Harbourmaster 

Office 


Av. Victoire - H. Lafleur 

Place 

Tual 

Porcheron 

Museum 

of New 

Caledonia 

Rue A. Brun 

Robineau 

Bibliothèque 

Bernheim 

Police 

Central 

Post Office 

Rue Tourville 

Rue Duquesne 

Dr Guegan 

QUARTIER 

LATIN 

Hotel 

New 

Caledonia 

Dr Guegan 

Dr Lescour 

Rue E. Porcheron 

G. Guynemer 

Dr Lescour 

C. Gaveau 

Pl. de l’Île 

de Lumière 

C. de Verneilh 

Place 

Bir Hakeim 

Rue A. Brun 

Rue Bichat 

C. Porcheron 

Rue de la Valbonne 

Rue C. Gaveau 

Rue Orly 

L. Coursin 

Rte du Port Despointes 

Rue de Metz 

Rte de l’Anse-Vaté 

Magenta 

Boulevard Extérieur 

MUSEUM OF 

NEW CALEDONIA 

Open every day except 

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. 

and 12.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 

Tel 27 23 42 

BEACHES 

PORT MOSELLE 

Port Moselle is New Caledonia’s 

largest marina and a key customs 

port and port-of-call for pleasure 

craft. 

Anse 

aux Bœufs 

LAGOON AQUARIUM 

Discover the splendor of the coral 

reefs and its inhabitants. Guided 

tours and audio guides are 

available. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 26 27 31 

ANSE VATA AND BAIE 

DES CITRONS BEACHES 

Nouméa’s most magnificent beaches. 

Take a peep under the surface and 

discover brightly coloured fish and 

richly varied corals. 

Rue F. Broche 

Pointe 

Denouel 

Îlot 

Brun 

Petite 

Rade 

Pointe 

de l’Artillerie 

Pointe 

Chaleix 

Av. J. Cook 

Av. Gribeauval 

ARTILLERIE 

Pointe 

Brunelet 

Rocher 

à la voile 

Île aux 

Canards 

Rue F. Broche 

You are here 

Baie de 

la Moselle 

Baie 

des 

Citrons 

Aquarium 

Rue de la Frégate Nivose 

Port Moselle 

5 

Rue J. Ferry 

Anse 

du Tir 

Rue L. Flize A. Barrau 

ARTILLERIE 

Port Plaisance 

Promenade R. Laroque 

4 

Rue du Gal Galliéni 

Hotel de la 

province Sud 

Rte des Artifices 

Rue Paixhans 

Bougainvillées 

CENTRE-VILLE 

Port du Sud 

Baie de 

l’Orphelinat 

Rue J. Garnier 



Place 

des 

Cocotiers 

RECEIVING 

BAIE 

DES 

CITRONS 

ANSE VATA 

Promenade R. Laroque 

Amiral Hasley 

Dunkerquoise 

Av. des Fr. Carcopino 

G. Flaubert 

Anse Vata 

Rue G. Baudoux 

Av. Victoire - H. Lafleur 

G. Clémenceau 

Maison du lagon 

1 

2 

3 

Voie de dégagement Oue 

Mar. Foch 

QUARTIER 

LATIN 


VALLÉE Beaches 

DU TIR 

VALLÉE 

DU GÉNIE 

ORPHELINAT 

Rte du Vélodrom e 

P. de la Barrière 

Rue E. UngerRue Pasteur 

Route de l’Anse Vata 

6 

7 

Rue Olry 

Pointe 

Magnin 

Rue 

Stratégique 


Route d e l’Anse Vata 

Rue Bataille 

Mar. Foch 

Amiral Hasley 

Route du Port Despointes 

9 

10 

8 

15 

Suffren 

FAUBOURG 

BLANCHOT 

TRIANON 

MOTOR POOL 

11 

Rue G. Laroque 

Gal De Gaulle 

V. Roffey 

Rue A. Bénébig 

H. Millard 

Racecourse 

Ouen Toro 

Pool 

12 

Rue de Sébastopol Gal De Gaulle 

Rue du Gal Sarrail 

HAUT-MAGENTA 

Bougainville 

Rue G. Chap uis 

Rue Taragnat 

N’GÉA 

Bretagne 

Rue V. Hugo 

Rue de Charleroi 

G. Lods 

VAL 

PLAISANCE 

Rue El Alamein 

Rue A. Bénébig 

VALLÉE 

DES COLONS 

13 

La Seine 

Promenade P. Vernier 

Prome 

Mar. Leclerc 

Rue du Gouverneur Guyon 

Lattre de Tassiny 

Côte 

Blanche 

Rue du Mar. Leclerc 

Baie de 

Sainte-Marie 

Pointe du 

Ouen Toro 

PORTES 

DE FER 

A. Bourgine 

Pointe aux 

Longs Cous 

Port 

Despointes 

nade P. Vernier 

Promenade P. Vernier 

Rue du 5 mai 

H. Schmidt 

Verteuil 

Rue de Charleroi 

Rte des Portes de fer 

Entrecasteaux 

Voie de dégagement Est 

Mar. Juin 

Rue du 18 juin 

A. Bourgine 

Rue Dange 

Rue R. Gervolino 

MAGENTA 

Voie de dégagement Est 

14 

Rue R. Gervolino 

A. Berlioz 

Johnston 

Rue A. Daly 

Pe letier 

ACCOMMODATION 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

7 

8 

9 

10 

11 

12 

13 

14 

15 

Rue A. Daly 

Baie de 

Magenta 

OUÉMO 

Hôtel Mocambo** 

Résidence Marina Beach 

Hôtel Beaurivage** 

Résidence Casa del Sole** 

Le Surf*** 

Hôtel Le Lagon** 

Hôtel Best Western Premier 

La Promenade**** 

Nouvata Parc Complex*** 

Ramada Plaza Nouméa**** 

Motel Anse Vata 

Royal Tera*** 

Le Méridien Nouméa***** 

Motel Le Bambou 

Hôtel Le Stanley*** 

Palm Beach Shopping Mall 

Îlot 

Song 

All your favourite burgers and 

ices 

5 mins on foot from the ship, 

next to the Museum & facing 

the city market 

Anse 

du Fort 

BOTANICAL AND 

WILDLIFE PARK 

The park features the rare endemic 

Cagou, the emblem of New Caledonia. 


10.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. Tel 27 89 51 

OUEN TORO VIEWPOINT 

The Ouen Toro promontory: 

the top spot to enjoy sunset over 

the lagoon.

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