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New Caledonia Articles and Links
Located 900 miles east of Australia, New Caledonia is a territory of France. The main island, Grande Terre, with an area of 6,500 square miles, is by far the largest island and contains about 90 percent of the population. In 1774 Captain James Cook landed at Balade, on the east coast of the mainland, and named the island New Caledonia for his native Scotland.
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New Caledonia Tourism - South
Official website of the New Caledonia tourism board for the Southern Provinces which make up the main island of New Caledonia and its capital Noumea as well as the small Isle of Pines and a number of other smaller islands.
Loyalty-Islands.com
Official website of the Loyalty Islands of Lifou, Mare and Ouvea which are located to the east of the main island of New Caledonia.
Dining
An overview of restaurants in New Caledonia indexed by location.
Lonely Planet - New Caledonia
From this leading guidebook publisher, an excellent overview of New Caledonia.
New Caledonia FAQ
From travel writer David Stanley a series of frequently asked questions about New Caledonia from his South Pacific Handbook.
New Caledonia Tourism
New Caledonia Tourism.south is a government agency responsible for promoting New Caledonia as a tourist destination to Australians. Visitors to New Caledonia can access a range of tourist-related information from the office by phone or via their web site.
Travel Health Online - New Caledonia
An excellent source of information on health related issues pertaining to New Caledonia. Free registration required to view content, but well worth it.
Travel Tips - New Caledonia Tourism
Tips on what to wear, currency, passports & visas, customs and more.