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A WEDDING IN PARADISE! Sunshine and fairytale scenery...

New Caledonia is a dream destination for couples in search of a picture-perfect setting to celebrate the most beautiful day of their lives.

Why not you?

Just imagine... A romantic chapel set on a beach of pure white sand, the azure waters of the lagoon sparkling in dancing rays of sunlight, and you and your beloved gliding

towards the altar to the sweet soft sound of Pacific i s l a n d m u s i c. A d r e a m come true!

Expert planning for a perfect wedding Every year, ever-growing numbers of Japanese couples choose New Caledonia as the venue for their big day. Many of New Caledonia's hotels offer newly-weds fabulous deals for a wedding and honeymoon stay straight out of paradise. And local s p e c i a li s t s i n we d d i n g

planning are also on hand to take care of all the details. Your slightest wish is their command: bridal gowns, elegant suits for the groom, make-up and hair design, music, flowers, wedding buffet and reception, professional photographer...

Honeymoon heaven New Caledonia is a land of unspoilt and breathtaking beauty where nature reigns supreme. Lagoon, rainforest, mountains, plains and rivers... a rich

abundance of wonders to explore. The glories of the Deep South, the secluded beauties of the Nor th, the magic allure of the islands...

Something for everyone W h e th e r yo u’re a n adrenaline junkie or a laze-the-day-away fan, a nature trail enthusiast or a beach babe, a devotee of luxur y hotels, bijou lodges or f r i e n d l y h o m e s t ay s , there's a honeymoon trip made just for you!

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Shopping

FULL SAIL AHEAD New Caledonia offers ideal conditions for sailing, so why not take advantage of your stay here to learn how to skim across the lagoon at the helm of a sailboat?

VMG+ sailing school professional instructor Jacques Lorella is dedicated to passing on his own skills

and passion for sailing to others, whatever their previous experience.

Va r iou s options a re on of fer, from introductor y courses comprising 4 half day sessions to learn the basics, to advanced courses in sailing techniques including 5 or 10 sessions.

Adventure under sail Set off on an unforgettable "cruise and learn"

experience on New Ca l e d o n i a's U N ES C O World He ritage liste d lagoon, aboard a c o m f o r t a b l e 10 m e t r e sailing yacht: get the low-down on sailing te chnique s and manoeuvres and life on board... Ahoy there matey!

VMG+ Sailing School, Port du Sud Marina, Ponton A, 5 ter rue Barrau, Baie de l’Orphelinat, Nouméa Tel 82 07 54 www.ecoledevoile.nc

Simply delicious!

Set amongst charming surroundings in the green hills of Sarraméa, the restaurant is run

by Bernadette and her

daughter, experts in the secrets of New Caledonian cuisine. Seated at a long table beneath an air y traditional faré, relax and enjoy the cheerful family atmosphere and delectable tr a di ti o n a l s p e c i a li ti e s prepared with fresh local produce and freshly caught fish and game. The bougna is to-die-for, we promise!

STYLE

To mark International Women's Day, Nouméa's Maison des Artisans will be hosting the Women's and Wellness Fair from 6 to 8 March, with over thirty exhibitors specialising in jewellery, perfumes, cosmetics and more, plus yoga and massage sessions and a fashion parade. Because we're worth it!

And from 26 to 29 March, the focus will be on our homes, with the Home Design and Lifestyle Show.

The perfect opportunity to check out the latest trends and grab some great bargains!

Wining & Dining

Aux Délices des Jumelles restaurant at Sarraméa is a must for all lovers of luscious home-cooking.

SHOWCASING

Maison des Artisans, 12 avenue James Cook, Nouméa Tel 27 56 85

Art & Culture

Treats to take home Aux Délices des Jumelles also has a little s h o p w h e r e yo u'll f i n d tempting jams, preserves and syrups and exclusive wood-fire roasted Nioru coffee.

Please book ahead Closed Mondays Aux Délices des Jumelles, Sarraméa Tel 43 46 65 / Tel 87 27 53

WOMEN TO THE FORE

Where to Stay

SURF AND SEA BREEZES Don't miss a visit to Effet Mer, a truly delightful guesthouse just 50 metres from Roche Percée beach at Bourail, 2 hours from Nouméa.

Effet Mer offers a

choice of accommodation options in a lush, shady setting with beach access: a traditional Kanak hut, a bungalow & 2 guest rooms. The choice is all yours! Roche Percée is a choice surfing spot, so Effet Mer offers surfboard rentals... and

bikes for the less daring.

As good as it looks!

Meals are served on the covered deck surrounded by greenery. Véronique concocts a tempting selection of specialities, all irresistible and all

prepared with fresh or ga n ic p rod uc e. A delightful, delicious rural oasis!

Effet Mer, La Roche Percée, Bourail Tel 41 61 42 / 97 68 49 Please book ahead www.effetmer.kazeo.com

Nouméa's World War II Museum is hosting a new exhibition, "Women at the Hear t of Conflict", to mark the 70 th anniversary of the first elections in which French women were able to cast their ballot. The exhibition is designed around 5 themes: women fighters, women activists, everyday life for women during the war, women in love in the midst of war and women's achievement of voting rights and the right to stand for election. The exhibition will run until 8 August. Women are definitely at the centre of the action at the World War II Museum!

World War II Museum, avenue Paul Doumer, Downtown, Nouméa Tel 27 48 70

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Experience Time Out

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Saint Patrick's Day celebrations in Nouméa!

Get ready to paint the town green with 6 days of fabulous live music sponsored by local brewery GBNC from 12 to 17 March.

power ful, sultr y voice recalls the unique A my Winehouse. Look forward to a treat!

The music fest kicks off in style on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 with gigs featuring wacky local rock band Wet Zippers and Julia Paul, whose

This year's special guests are Sydney-based Celtic punk band The Rumjacks.

The single An Irish Pub S o n g f r o m th e i r a lb u m Gangs Of New Holland,

Exciting and eclectic program

Uncle Tommy, garnered a massive eight million plus v i ew s o n Yo uTu b e a n d the band is now a global phenomenon.

A bouquet of highly talented artists will feature as opening acts for the two concerts: violin and guitar duo Patchaï Nivane, pop rock band Lords, with a repertoire ranging from Stevie Wonder to Tracy Chapman via Sting and

Bob Marley, techno pop band Sky Vola, zany and crackling with energy, and finally legendar y local rock band Les 3 Petits Cochons.

More information about GBNC Events

The second New Caledonia Poker Open will be hitting Nouméa's Grand Casino from 24 to 31 March. Time to up the ante!

Where to stay The Nature Spot

THE JOYS OF STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING As an activity suited to people of all ages and skill levels, SUP is one of New Caledonia's fastest growing watersports. Why not join in the fun?

Sup and Go, based in the Boulouparis region l e s s t h a n a n h o u r 's dr ive fr om Nouméa , organise SUP trails on the Dumbéa and L a To n t o u t a r i v e r s , the per fect way to explore the magical

world of the mangroves and their amazing diversity of fish, crabs, birds and other species... Fur ther nor th, Ouano Bay is home to Paddle La Foa, who run trails wending through breathtaking lagoon and mangrove s c e n e r y, w i t h t u r t l e s often turning up to keep you company en route.

In and around Nouméa Simple! Just head for MD Plaisirs at stunning Anse Vata beach. Beginner s

c a n t a ke S U P l e s s o n s to master the basic techniques and, once they've gained confidence, easily paddle out to delightful Ile aux Canards a few hundred metres from the beach!

•Sup and Go Tel 74 45 58 www.supandgo.nc •Paddle La Foa Tel 78 27 67 www.paddlelafoa.com •MD Plaisirs Tel 29 44 69 www.mdplaisirs.com

Following the huge succe s s of la s t ye a r 's tournament, the NCPO (New Caledonia Poker Open) is back with a bang, with 300 amateur and professional players expected to join the action inside the casino. Our talented local poker experts will be squaring up to players from Australia, Japan, China, Taiwan and elsewhere. Top women players Yuri Ishida from Japan and Jackie Glazier from Australia will once again be taking part.

Enter now!

Seven events are planned: the Main Event, No Limit Holdem (x 2), Pot Limit Omaha (x 2), Mix Pot Limit Omaha & Holdem and Pot Limit Omaha High & Low. With a prize pool estimated at XPF 29 million, entries for the Main Event are already rolling in... You can either enter online at www. ncpo.nc (XPF 110,000 buy-in) or win your entry at one of the satellite tournaments held every Friday.

Grand Casino de Nouméa, 5 promenade Pierre Vernier, Anse Vata Tel 26 50 01 www.ncpo.nc

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WHAT’S UP? 140 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 29 64 00

Nouméa

SUN. 8 MARCH Move It

Orienteering race along the pathways at Ouen Toro.

Information: clubconvergence@lagoon.nc

L

10 route de l’Aquarium, Baie des Citrons.

Tel 25 87 00

Complexe Château Royal**** 140 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 29 64 00

Hôtel Beaurivage** 7 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons.

Tel 24 24 77

Hilton Nouméa La Promenade Résidence****

Time Out

Australian Celtic punk rock band The Rumjacks in concert to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. 5 p.m. Le Bout du Monde, 4 rue de la Frégate Nivose, Port Moselle Marina Tel 27 77 28

Happy Birthday

MON. 16 MARCH

WHERE TO STAY Casa del Sole Apartments*

SUN. 15 MARCH

Time Out Hôtel Le Paris** 45/47 rue de Sébastopol, Downtown. Tel 28 17 00

Hôtel Le Stanley*** 33 rue de la Riviera, Ouémo. Tel 23 23 23

Hotel Le Surf*** 55 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 28 66 88

Le Méridien Nouméa***** Pointe Magnin, Val Plaisance.

Tel 26 50 00

Nouvata Parc Complex***

109 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 24 46 00

123 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 26 22 00

Hôtel Le Lagon***

Ramada Plaza***

149 route de l’Anse Vata, Anse Vata. Tel 26 12 55

7 rue Louis Blériot, Anse Vata. Tel 23 90 00

THURS. 12 MARCH Time Out

Rock band Wet Zippers in concert at Art Café to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day 7 p.m. Art Café, 30 rue Duquesne, Latin Quarter Tel 27 80 03

THURS. 12, 19 & 26 MARCH Time Out

Concert featuring famous Hammond organist Michel Bénébig accompanied by guitar. 6.30 p.m. Astro Jazz Club Capt'n Jack, 35 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel 28 44 44

FRI. 13 MARCH

Australian Celtic punk rock band The Rumjacks in concert to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. 6 p.m. Café de la Plage, Nouvata Parc Complex, 123 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 26 05 53

TUES. 17 MARCH Time Out

Australian Celtic punk rock band The Rumjacks in concert to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. 6 p.m. La Barca, 33 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel 28 15 40

THURS. 19 & 26 MARCH AND SAT. 21 MARCH Experience

Air Calédonie airline is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a magnificent exhibition at Château Hagen in Nouméa, scheduled to run until 8 March and showcasing 60 photographs showing jobs and professions familiar or unfamiliar to the general public. Don't miss a visit, we absolutely loved it.

Château Hagen, rue du Révérend Père Roman, Vallée des Colons, Nouméa Komwi Room, Tjibaou Cultural Centre, rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina Tel 41 45 45

14 avenue Paul Doumer, Downtown Tel 27 48 70

TILL 8 AUGUST Art & Culture

The Nature Spot

Exhibition. "Women at the Heart of Conflict - 1939 to 1945" at the World War II Museum. WW2 Museum,

ALL YEAR ROUND Guided Tours

Guided tours of the Tjibaou Cultural Centre with English commentary. Tues. to Sun. 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

English audio guides also available for hire. Tjibaou Cultural Centre, rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina Tel 41 45 45

Walkabout Show

venue for a variety of cultural and arts events.

Art Centre, 6 bd extérieur, Downtown Tel 25 07 50

FRI 6 & SAT. 7 MARCH Time Out

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

Advance booking required.

Tjibaou Cultural Centre, rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina Tel 41 45 45

*See above “address book”

Heritage

Fluo Moon Party - an evening of neon sparkle.

Fri. 6 From 9 p.m. Krystal, 33 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel 24 09 00 Sat. 7 From 9 p.m. Le Warm Up, 49 rue Jules Garnier, Baie des Citrons Tel 28 53 25

FRI. 6 TO SUN. 8 MARCH Experience

Women's and Wellness Fair at Maison des Artisans to mark International Women's Day. Maisons des Artisans, 12 avenue James Cook Tel 27 56 85

Special sea turtle evening event at the Lagoon Aquarium: games and attractions and a documentary film.

From 5 p.m. Lagoon Aquarium, 61 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 26 27 31

Time Out

Julia Paul brings her talent and powerful, sultry voice to a concert in honour of Saint Patrick's Day. 7.30 p.m.

Fun Beach, 58 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 26 31 32

Final on-board shows by the brilliant acrobats who crew La Loupiote sailing yacht, before she leaves New Caledonia for new waters. From 5 p.m., Baie de la Moselle www.voilierspectacle.com

TILL 28 MARCH Art & Culture

Liliane offers two guestrooms right in the centre of La Foa, opposite the cinema. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen on the shared terrace. Liliane is also happy to cook meals for you at your request. 12 Laure Fiori, La Foa Tel 79 50 59

Experience

SAT. 14 MARCH Time Out

Show of works and prints by Jezebruff Kabradinsky, an artist of versatile and multi-faceted talent inspired

by New Caledonia. Galerie Arte Bello, 30 rue Auguste Brun, Latin Quarter Tel 25 31 00

TILL 28 JUNE Art & Culture

Time Out Guided tours of historic penitentiary buildings at Nouville. Guided tour in French lasting at least 2 hours. Advance booking required. Weds. & Sat. at 2 p.m. Tel 26 48 16

Art & Music

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, the Art Centre gardens are the

Australian Celtic punk rock band The Rumjacks in concert to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. 8.30 p.m. Malecon Café, 35 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel 28 28 05

EVASION Sarraméa

Kermadec. Exhibition of works created by 9 artists from the South Pacific during an expedition to the Kermadecs on board HMNZS Otago.

KOU-BUGNY Ile des Pins

Kuto Bay Tel 46 18 00 www.kou-bugny.com

LA MALOUINIÈRE Boulouparis

Rooms with independent access in the owner’s villa set in tranquil surroundings.

Port-Ouenghi Tel 35 36 80 lamalouiniere@lagoon.nc

Tel 44 55 77 www.hotel-evasion.com

ALL YEAR ROUND Art & Culture

Bourail. 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, rue Simone Dremon, Tel 46 46 12

SAT. 7 MARCH First-ever World Music Nova Mix evening featuring sound mix, culinary mix and bar mix attractions in the gardens at Le Deck, Château Royal.

From 6 p.m. Le Deck, Château Royal Complex,

WHERE TO STAY COULEUR MANGUE La Foa

FRI. 13 TO SUN. 15 MARCH Second Wedding & Bridal Show at the Nouvata Parc Complex.

Nouvata Parc Complex, 123 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 26 22 00

South Province

Move It Païta Tree climbing adventures with La Belle Verte. Pure magic

in the treetops, deep in the forest. Get your fill of thrills 45 to 90 metres up in the trees! A breathtaking experience and unforgettable memories.

Open Tuesday to Sunday, La Belle Verte Tel 77 20 28 www.labellevertenc.com

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North Province

Loyalty Islands

WHERE TO STAY

WHERE TO STAY

Le Koniambo***

LIFOU Tourist Information Office

Later

Thank God...

Yaté Kayaking though the Drowned Forest at full moon. Aventure Pulsion Tel 26 27 48

SUN. 8 MARCH Experience Farino

Route provinciale 1, Koné Tel 47 39 40

La Néa*** Crabs are the star attraction at a special market in Farino’s main square. Crab catching and tying demonstrations and farm-grown fruit and vegetables, arts & crafts and plants for sale. From 8 a.m. Place de la Mairie, Farino.

Time Out Païta

RT1, Lot 218, Koné Tel 47 30 40

Malabou Beach** Néhoué Bay, Poum Tel 47 60 60

Tiéti Poindimié*** 16 voie urbaine n°1, Poindimié Tel 42 64 00

ALL YEAR ROUND Art & Culture

Voh Exploring the local and international history of coffee: exhibitions and coffee tastings.

Tues. to Sun. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tel 47 37 36

Hit Canadian singer Garou in concert at Arène du Sud venue in Païta. 7 p.m.

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

Tel 45 00 32/45 02 80

SUN. 19 APRIL Move It

Nouméa Third leg of the 2015 Free diving Championships at Ouen Toro Swimming Pool

MARÉ Nengone Tourist Information Office

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Tel 45 03 49

OUVÉA Laaï Tourist Information Office Tel 45 10 84/94 97 14

LIFOU Experience

CAFÉ-CONCERT

COMPLEXE CHATEAU ROYAL 140, Promenade Roger Laroque 98 807 Nouméa, New Caledonia

FRI. 15 TO SUN. 17 MAY Move It

South Province

Women’s Space, Wé Townhall courtyard. Mon. to Thurs.

7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Tel 45 00 33

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MARÉ Art & Culture

Women’s Space, Yeiwéné Yeiwéné Cultural Centre, La Roche. Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel 45 44 81

OUVÉA Art & Culture

Wadrilla Tribe Tues. & Thurs. 8 to 11.30 a.m.

Advance booking required.

Tel 45 10 62

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New Caledonia International Rally

SAT. 30 & SUN. 31 MAY

Budget, 2 bis rue Gabriel Laroque Val Plaisance Nouméa

Nouméa Nouméa Tourism Trade Fair at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre

EVERY FORTNIGHT NEW CALEDONIA UP CLOSE

Experience

LIFE STYLE

éa m ou N in s r u o h f o le p u o c A Tourism Route ART CENTRE

Theatre, festivals, exhibitions...

Every Tuesday evening (except the last Tuesday of the month) the Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural and arts events, Downtown, 6 boulevard extérieur.

Tel 25 07 50 15 minutes’ walk from Place des Cocotiers

BERNHEIM LIBRARY

A magical window onto New Caledonia’s lagoon Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last admission at 4 p.m.

61 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel 26 27 31 No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers, get off at “Le Surf hotel” stop

MAISON CELIERES & MAISON DU LIVRE

Explore one of Nouméa’s oldest and finest colonial mansions.

Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 21 Route du Port-Despointes, FaubourgBlanchot. Tel 28 65 10 No. 60 bus from Place des Cocotiers get off at Place Valbonne

MARITIME MUSEUM*

A selection of books, papers & magazines in French and English. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 1 to 5.30 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 41 avenue du Maréchal Foch, Downtown.

Tel 24 20 90 10 minutes’ walk Place des Cocotiers

Visit the redesigned Maritime Museum and set off on a voyage of discovery of New Caledonia’s maritime history, including the superb collection of items from the doomed La Pérouse expedition.

Open from Tuesday to Sunday.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 avenue James Cook. Tel 26 34 43 10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

BOTANICAL AND WILDLIFE PARK*

MUNICIPAL MARKET

Magnificent botanical gardens and wildlife park. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. (from 1st September to 30 April) and from 10.15 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from 1st May to 31 August). Last admission at 5 p.m. Closed Mondays.

Route Teyssandier de Laubarède, Montravel.

Tel 27 89 51

Take a taxi or take a tour leaving from the Cruise Ship Terminal

Vast choice of souvenirs, fresh fruit & vegetables Open every day 6 a.m. to midday Closed every Monday Port Moselle.

10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

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.

Opposite Baie de la Moselle.

Tel 27 23 42 10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

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. 39 rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown. Tel 26 28 05 Two blocks up from the Tourist Office, on the left

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.

No. 10 bus from Place des Cocotiers

SAINT JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL*

Open every day. Closed to visitors on Sundays but you are welcome to attend Mass: 6 a.m., 9 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. Visitors must be suitably attired. Rue Frédéric Surleau, Downtown.

TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE

An inspired blend of contemporary and traditional Kanak architecture showcasing the enduring creative power of Oceanian cultural traditions. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ue des Accords de Matignon, Tina.

Tel 41 45 45 No. 40 bus (bus stop between cinema and fire station)

WORLD WAR II MUSEUM*

The museum covers all the key aspects of WW2 as it was experienced in New Caledonia, dramatically changing the customs and ideas of a small island country and its people. Open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. avenue Paul Doumer. Tel 27 48 70 5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

Lagoon outings and activities TAXI BOATS

Outings and activities in the city MOBILBOARD

See the Nouméa sights, tour the bays or explore the Botanical and Wildlife Park on a Segway PT. Mobilboard rentals “Le Village” Complex, Downtown. Tel 29 12 95 10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

TINA GOLF COURSE

World-class 18 hole golf course, open every day from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Tel 43 82 83 No. 40 bus heading for the Cultural Centre, get off one stop before the Centre

How about a last minute cruise?

See Taxi Boats P7

ILE AUX CANARDS UNDERWATER TRAIL

Underwater discovery trail signposted by buoys. All you need is standard snorkelling gear.

Snorkelling equipment hire on the spot.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers, get off at “Plage Anse Vata” stop

MAISON DU LAGON

Charters & cruises, scuba diving, snorkelling... Maison du Lagon is your one-stop shop for information about all water-based activities.

Open Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m.

1 p.m./2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. 11.30 a.m. Closed Mondays.

Port Moselle. Tel 27 27 27 10 minutes’ walk from Place des Cocotiers

WINDSURFING RENTALS

If you're longing to skim the waters of the glorious lagoon, head for MD Plaisirs at Anse Vata bay for a wide choice of windsurfing gear rentals.

You'll also find other watersports specialists close by.

Open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anse Vata Faré Tel 76 59 09

Entertainment 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. www.casinodenoumea.nc Tel 24 20 20 - Guests must show passports and wear suitable attire.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers - Stop “CC Baie des Citrons”

BAIE DES CITRONS COMPLEX

Nouméa’s top nightlife hotspot.

A wide range of restaurants, bars hosting live gigs and nightclubs...

Open every day. Baie des Citrons.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

Shopping 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.

No. 10, 11 & 70 bus from Place des Cocotiers

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.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

PORT PLAISANCE SHOPPING MALL

Shopping centre: stores, restaurant, optician, hairdresser, supermarket...

Open from Monday to Saturday Closed Sunday, Port Plaisance.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

DOWNTOWN RUE DE L’ALMA

Shopping centre: stores, perfumery, cosmetics, supermarket, duty free store… Closed on Sunday, Downtown.

5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

LATIN QUARTER

Shops, restaurants, bakery, post office…

Open from Monday to Saturday. Most shops and stores are closed on Saturday afternoon.

15 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

Cruise Ship Terminal A colourful arts and crafts market is held right on the spot

Need information?

inside the 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.

Just so you know: all items sold at the Cruise Ship Terminal have been approved by the Plant Health Authorities for import into Australia.

Accommodation, tours, walks, currency exchange... Get all the information you need at the Tourism Office •Square Olry, Place des Cocotiers, 14, rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown, Tel 28 75 80 Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to midday •113 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Tel 27 73 59 Open every day from 9 a.m. to midday & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

*See map p. 8

LAGOON AQUARIUM*

USEFUL TIPS

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SHOPS & STORES OPENING HOURS

Shops are generally open from 9. 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.

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CALEDONIAN TASTE

GETTING AROUND TAKE A BUS

Karuia buses (red buses): Line 40 goes to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre from the bus stop between cinema and fire station. Lines 10 & 11 follow the beach roads. Farés: adults, F210 one way. Tel 26 54 54 / www.karuiabus.com

TAKE A TAXI

Chayote

Taxis, Central rank Place des Cocotiers, faré from city centre to beaches, F1,400.

Tel 28 35 12

The chayote (Sechium edule), also known as sayote,

TAXI BOATS

Dal’Ocean open every day, 6 destinations Tel 96 11 31 Plage loisirs open every day, 2 destinations Tel 26 90 00 Lhooq 6 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel 77 27 16 Coconut 14 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel 75 50 17

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.

EXCHANGE OFFICE 1 USD = 1 AUD =

1 NZD = 1 EUR =

COST OF LIVING 1.5l bottle of mineral water F100 Hamburger & fries F1,000 Newspaper F160 Road toll F150 Ham sandwich F300 Bus ticket F210

F100

Carton of takeaway food F800 1.5l bottle of fizzy drink

F200

Coffee

F300

Cyber café

TAKE CARE OF THE LAGOON!

F700/hour

PHONE CALLS COUNTRY CODE

COOL CALLING!

Australia Canada France French Polynesia Germany Italy Japan Korea New zealand Spain United Kingdom United States Vanuatu New Caledonia

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 c o d e . Tw o f a c e v a l u e s are available: F1,000 and F3,000. On sale at various designated sales points and all OPT telecom branches. Inter national calls now cost less!

Dial 00.

+61 +001 +33 +689 +49 +39 +81 +82 +64 +34 +44 +1 +678 +687

USEFUL NUMBERS NC country code: +687 AGENCE KENUA Cruises Representative 28 45 45 / 26 00 55 TONTOUTA AIRPORT (Flight times) 35 11 18 AIR CALÉDONIE (Domestic flights) 25 21 77 AIRCALIN 26 55 00 For real-time flight updates go to: www.tontouta-aeroport.nc www.cci.nc/aeroport/aerodrome-de-magenta/horaires-des-volssur-laerodrome-de-magenta QANTAS 28 65 46 AIR NEW ZEALAND 28 66 77 POLICE 17 FIRE BRIGADE 18

THURS / SAT / SUN

MELBOURNE 3 X / WEEK Melbourne / Nouméa Nouméa / Melbourne

MON / WEDS / SAT

SYDNEY 6 X / WEEK Sydney / Nouméa Nouméa / Sydney MON / TUES / THURS / FRI / SAT/ SUN

with firm flesh and a delicate nutty taste.

lagoon shelters a vast wealth of stunning but

1 kg chayote, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 glass of

extremely vulnerable plant and wildlife species. Help

milk, 4 garlic cloves, thyme, 1 tbsp oil, grated cheese,

preserve our complex marine ecosystems by never

breadcrumbs, salt, pepper. Peel the chayote, dice

throwing waste or plastic bags into lagoon waters.

them and cook in boiling water with salt, thyme, oil and 1 crushed garlic clove. Prepare a béchamel sauce by gently heating the 3 remaining garlic cloves with the butter and mixing in flour, milk and pepper. Continue stirring until sauce thickens. Butter a gratin dish, add the chayote and cover with the sauce, grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 mins at thermostat 6.

STOP BUSHFIRES! Chayote salad Every year, several thousand hectares of countryside

2 chayote, 1 garlic clove, wine vinegar, 10 cl oil, parsley,

go up in smoke, sometimes endangering homes and

salt and pepper. Quarter the chayote, peel and remove

lives. Please stay alert and take care never to discard

the centres. Dice finely and boil in salt water for

lighted cigarette butts or matches outdoors. If you

15 mins. Drain and mix in the vinaigrette (wine vinegar,

detect a fire, dial 18 to call the fire brigade.

salt, pepper, garlic and chopped parsley). Serve warm.

LITTLE LEXICON 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 puis-je prendre un taxi ?

Where can I take a bus?

Où puis-je 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.

TUES / WEDS / FRI / SAT / SUN

BRISBANE 3 X / WEEK Brisbane / Nouméa Nouméa / Brisbane

an edible plant originating in South America. It is a large

Chayote gratin

FLIGHT SCHEDULE AUCKLAND 5 X / WEEK Auckland / Nouméa Nouméa / Auckland

christophine, in memory of Christopher Columbus, is

New Caledonia’s UNESCO World Heritage listed

73 XPF 119.33 XPF

Location: Inside the Harbour Station, next to the Tourism Office Desk. Opening hours: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (day ship) From 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (night ship). You can also exchange currency at Nouméa city banks and ATMS are available at: BNP, 111 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Nouméa. BCI, 55 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons and 20 rue Anatole France, Downtown.

tayota, choko, chocho, chow-chow, merliton or

pear-shaped vegetable, pale green or yellow in colour,

(Exchange rates on 3 March 2015)

99 XPF 77 XPF

French baguette

New Caledonia is a global biodiversity hotspot blessed with a UNESCO World Heritage listed lagoon.

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HOSPITALS SAMU-SOS MEDECIN Nouméa: Gaston-Bourret/Magenta La Foa Dispensary Koné Dispensary Koumac: Paula Thavoavianon Poindimié: Raymond Doui Nebayes Lifou Dispensary

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DUTY / ON CALL MEDICAL SERVICES / NOUMÉA

PHARMACIES: Sat. 7 & Sun. 8 March: Pharmacie VDE, 224 rue Jacques Iekawé, PK6 Tel 43 03 35 Sat. 14 & Sun. 15 March: Pharmacie Vallée des Colons, 32 rue Auguste Bénébig Tel 28 30 25 Sat. 21 & Sun. 22 March: Pharmacie Lagon, 10 route du Port-Despointes, Faubourg Blanchot Tel 27 44 26

DOCTORS: Sat. 7 & Sun. 8 March: Dr Emmanuel FAVORY, 224 rue Jacques Iékawé, PK6 Tel 43 32 39 Sat. 14 & Sun. 15 March: Dr Philippe CHIRON, 69 rue Auguste Bénébig, Vallée des Colons Tel 25 96 16 Sat. 21 & Sun. 22 March: Dr Alain LAPLACE, 10 route du Port-Despointes, Faubourg Blanchot Tel 28 61 11 EDITOR: Tel (687) 23 23 80 contact@newcaledoniaweekly.nc

TOURIST INFO CENTRES Bourail Canala Hienghène Île des Pins Koné Koumac La Foa Lifou Maré Mont-Dore

Nouméa Ouégoa Ouvéa Thio Tontouta Touho Voh Yaté

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PHOTOS: OEP-NCTPS - École de Voile VMG+ - La Foa Tourisme - Stéphane Ducandas - Effet Mer - Musée Seconde Guerre Mondiale - Supandgo - Centre Culturel Tjibaou - Galerie Arte Bello L a B e l l e Ve r t e - A v e n t u r e P u l s i o n ACNO Koné - DIL - Eco Musée Voh Martial Dosdane - www.psmcafe.com T R A N S L AT I O N S : E l a i n e S u t t o n PRINTED BY: Le Gratuit

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