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Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2008

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EDITOR: Tel (687) 23 23 80 onenparle@onenparle.nc EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: On en Parle ! PHOTOS: OEP, NCTPS, ADCK-CTT, Province Sud, Musée Maritime, Ville de Nouméa, Conservatoire de musique de Nouvelle-Calédonie, Complexe Château Royal, Le Méridien, Groupe La Promenade, Aquarium des Lagons, JFC, Agnès Valdenaire, Stéphane Ducandas, Aventure Pulsion, P Laboute, T Rouby, Eric Dell’Erba, Michel Bénébig, Tyffen Read. TRANSLATIONS: Elaine Sutton PRINTED BY: Artypo Despite the attention given to the accuracy of the information printed in WHAT’S ON, we cannot be held responsible for last minute changes in program or prices.

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St Joseph

Loyalty islands

Fayaoué

Ouvéa Iaaï

Xepenehe WÉ

Tiga Mu

Lifou Drehu

ISLANDS Gateway to paradise

Îles Bélep

Tadine

Maré Nengone

EAST COAST Heartland of Kanak culture

Poum Ouégoa Pouébo Koumac Mt Panié

Kaala-Gomen

La Roche

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Hienghène Touho

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Big Island

Poindimié

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THE GREAT SOUTH Nature’s wild kingdom

Ponérihouen

Pouembout

Houaïlou Poya

WEST COAST Pioneer country

Kouaoua Canala Bourail

Farino

Moindou

Sarraméa

Thio

La Foa Boulouparis

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Tontouta Païta Dumbéa Yaté

NOUMÉA A city in love with the lagoon

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A number of key local players are involved in a new sea turtle ecotourism initiative designed to allow visitors to watch adult turtles nesting and baby turtles hatching on Roche Percée beach at Poé, without any risk of disturbing them.

01/12 ` 28/02 BOURAIL This year, for the very first time, with the active support of a turtle conservation group, members of the public can take part in a special turtle observation program running from early December to late February.

From December onwards, there are evening visits to watch adult turtles nesting, and early morning visits during February to see the hatchlings emerging. Strict rules are implemented to ensure sustainable and responsible behaviour and prevent any disturbance of this timeless, complex and vulnerable process.

Tickets: www.eticket.nc. The web page also provides details of all safeguards set in place. Visits are not open to children aged under 7. Shuttle transport from/ to key accommodation venues: 4 people minimum Tel 82 00 06 or 74 24 22 bourailbus@gmail.com

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New Caledonia Poker Open Poker takes centre stage in Nouméa from 24 February to 6 March 2017! Casinos de Nouméa are hosting the 4th NC Poker Open.

24/02 ` 06/03 NOUMÉA 300 players are expected to join the big action inside the casino and you can sign up now to try your skills in one of the seven side events or the Main Event. Selection will be via satellite tournaments

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(NCPO SAT) held several times a week at Nouméa’s Grand Casino from January onwards. Check out Casinos de Nouméa website for details on qualifiers for the Main Event (110,000 XPF buy-in/300 seats up for grabs) or to sign up for NCPO side events.

Grand Casino: 5 promenade Pierre Vernier. ` Tel 24 20 20 Casino Royal: 55, promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. ` Tel 26 00 15 www.casinodenoumea.nc/en Please note: Gambling entails risks such as debt, isolation, addiction...

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CULTURAL SEASON EVENING LAUNCH EVENT 24/02 NOUMÉA The Tjibaou Cultural Centre is launching its 2017 cultural season with a special evening event. The Tjibaou Cultural Centre, named in tribute to distinguished independentist leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, is a

showcase for Kanak art and culture. An iconic masterpiece designed by world-renowned architect Renzo Piano, the Centre opened in 1998. It houses permanent and temporary exhibitions and features a rich program of events and attractions. The Centre is hosting an exciting evening event, open to all, as a curtain-raiser for its

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2017 season. The evening’s twin highlights are an exhibition of photographs by Théo Rouby entitled “The Builders of Futuna”, exploring the close bond between Futunans and their churches, and a show featuring radical slam poetry and music group Section Autochtone du Pacifique. Free admission, places are limited. 6.30 p.m. Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Kavitara & Sisia Rooms, rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina ` Tel 41 45 45 28/02 NOUMÉA

MARDI GRAS Fun and attractions for kids Downtown

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15/02 NOUMÉA Visit a colonial mansion Join a guided tour of one of the finest examples of New Caledonia’s unique architectural heritage. 2 p.m. Maison Célières, 21, route du Port-Despointes, FaubourgBlanchot ` Tel 77 83 73 Tickets: atupnc@lagoon.nc 16/02 ` 25/02 NOUMÉA “Autour d’un monde sauvage” Exhibition of magnificent photos taken by awardwinning photographer Jonathan Jagot on his 6 year round-the-world travels. Tue-Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. to midday. Label Image, 11 rue Auguste Brun, Latin Quarter ` Tel 26 46 00 16/02 ` 28/02 NOUMÉA Evening swim Relax with a leisurely evening dip in the picturesque surroundings of spacious open-air Ouen Toro pool. 8<

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Tue & Thu (except 16.02), 7-9 p.m. Ouen Toro Pool, 144 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata ` Tel 26 18 43 16/02 ` 28/02 BOURAIL Watch baby turtles hatch Imagine an adorable fleet of tiny turtles flopping their way towards the sea in the early morning... A sea turtle conservation association offers you the opportunity to witness the baby sea turtles’ first journey without disturbing them in the slightest. 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Tickets: www.eticket.nc. (Read more p.5) 16/02 ` 02/03 NOUMÉA Prawn feast Enjoy an eat-your-fill buffet of specialities showcasing New Caledonia’s famous prawns. Every Thursday evening. La Terrasse restaurant, Hilton hotel, Complexe La Promenade, Anse Vata ` Tel 25 39 21 16/02 ` 11/03 NOUMÉA Extra/ordinary objects 30 artworks ranging from

pictures to sculptures and installations, all created from recycled materials, are on display in a colonial building in a show designed to get us thinking about our attitudes to consumption and waste. Wed - Fri 12-6 p.m., Sat 2-6 p.m. Maison Higginson, 7 rue de Sébastopol, Downtown. 16/02 ` 24/05 NOUMÉA 11th Fine Print Fair Showcasing over a hundred prints created by well-known local and international artists using a wide range of engraving techniques. Tues - Sat 2.30 - 6.30 p.m. Lec Lec Tic Gallery - Complexe La Promenade - Anse Vata ` Tel 86 65 09 17/02 NOUMÉA

Live jazz Join top Hammond organist Michel Bénébig for an evening of fabulous jazz and blues sounds, accompanied on vocals by his wife Shem. 7 p.m. Latitude 22°, Méridien hotel, Pointe Magnin ` Tel 26 50 00

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17/02 ` 03/03 NOUMÉA Seafood buffet-Nouvata Nui Seafood buffet with a selection of starters, main courses and desserts, along with a Polynesian dance show featuring the Te Ana Vai dancers. Fridays, 6.30 p.m. to 9.30 p.m. l‘Equilibre, 123 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata ` Tel 26 05 53 18/02 NOUMÉA Water music Join Olya at a fabulous overwater venue for a captivating evening of traditional Russian songs and pop-rock hits. From 7 p.m. La Bodega, 134 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata ` Tel 26 11 53

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18/02 POINDIMIÉ New Caledonian folk vibes Well-known local singersongwriter and acoustic guitarist Gulaan, a native of Maré, performs evocative songs rooted in Melanesian folk traditions. Hotel Tieti, 16, voie urbaine n°1 ` Tel 42 64 00 19/02 PRONY Dive trip to Prony Needle Join Abyss Plongée for a thrilling dive trip in the marine reserve around famous Prony Needle. Divers must have a Level 1 dive certificate as a minimum. Meet up at 8.15 a.m. at Baie de la Somme at Prony. Abyss Plongée, Port du Sud Marina, Baie de l’Orphelinat, Nouméa ` Tel 79 15 09 10 < WHAT’S ON! - February 2017

Freediving championship Don’t miss the first round of the 2017 freediving championships at Ouen Toro swimming pool: static apnea, dynamic-no-fins apnea & dynamic apnea with monofin events. 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Ouen Toro Pool, 144 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata ` Tel 26 18 43 19/02 OUENGHI SUP in the mangroves Guided SUP trail through magnificent Ouenghi mangroves, home to an amazing diversity of plant and wildlife species. Sup and Go, 242 rue Eucalyptus, Boulouparis ` Tel 74 45 58 19/02 NOUMÉA Lagoon race Grab your bathers and join the 23rd annual Anse Vata Ile aux Canards open water swimming race! Departs at 8 a.m.

19/02 ` 05/03 NOUMÉA Bush brunch at Beaurivage hotel Buffet breakfast feast: all your favourites plus local specialities including venison salad, Tahitian salad, chicken kebabs, sauerkraut and plantain bananas. Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hôtel Beaurivage, 7 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons ` Tel 26 20 55 21/02 ` 06/03 NOUMÉA

The builders of Futuna Exhibition of photos by Théo Rouby exploring the role played by churches and church-building in Futunan community life. Tue - Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Kavitara Room, rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina ` Tel 41 45 45

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24/02 NOUMÉA An evening of Melanesian culture The Tjibaou Cultural Centre launches its 2017 cultural season with an evening show and a photography exhibition. 6.30 p.m. Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina. ` Tel 41 45 45 (Read more p.7) 23/02 NOUMÉA 23/02 NOUMÉA Live music by the bay Patricia Segui performs classic French popular song hits. From 6 p.m. Malecon Café, 35 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons ` Tel 28 28 05

Chill Afterwork Relax at the end of the day at a laidback After Work event. Lagoon views, live sounds courtesy of DJ Tomtom & Friends, great atmosphere, drinks & gourmet tapas. From 6 p.m. Impala Bar, Quai Ferry ` Tel : 26 47 41

24/02 ` 06/03 NOUMÉA New Caledonia Poker Open Poker takes centre stage in Nouméa! Sign up now to try your skills in one of the seven side events or the Main Event. Grand Casino, 9 promenade Pierre Vernier, Pointe Magnin http://www.casinodenoumea. nc/en ` Tel 24 20 20 (Read more p.6)

KAYAKING TRAIL TO THE HOT WATER SPRINGS 26/02 PRONY Set off from Baie de la Somme at Prony on a 13 km kayaking trail exploring the upper reaches of Kaori Bay, site of three hot water springs. Along the route, if the weather is good, you can make a snorkelling stop in magnificent Prony Needle marine reserve. Baie de la Somme, 8.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Aventure Pulsion, impasse de Uitoë, Magenta Plage, Nouméa ` Tel 26 27 48

FRENCH BAKERY AND PASTRIES Snacks, coffee, macaroons

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25/02 NOUMÉA Coconuts Day revels Cocktails, attractions, sunshine and live music on a floating marine leisure centre. From 9 a.m. Le Ponton, promenade Pierre Vernier ` Tel 94 37 18 25/02 ` 26/02 NOUMÉA NRJ Pro Cup Two exciting days of races on the lagoon for the 1st Stand Up Paddle competition of the year. Departure from Anse Vata beach ` Tel 93 18 90 www.eticket.nc 25/02 ` 03/03 NOUMÉA Football: OFC Champions League matches AS Magenta play home matches against Group A teams: Central Sport (Tahiti) & Hekari United (PNG). Numa-Daly Stadium, 2 rue Maurice Herzog, Magenta https://www.oceaniafootball. com/event/championsleague/ 12 <

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26/02 BOULOUPARIS SUP down the Tontouta River Follow your guide on a river trail offering plenty of scope for bathing stops, branch off into the mangroves, a unique biodiversity habitat, and finally emerge into the lagoon at Saint Vincent Bay. Sup and Go, 242 rue Eucalyptus, Boulouparis ` Tel 74 45 58 26/02 DUMBÉA Koé’s Vertical Kilometre Get ready to climb! Againstthe-clock cross-country hike over a distance of 4.4 km climbing to a height of 1 km. Race bibs handed out from 6 a.m. Aventures Vallée de Koé, 4 route de la Caférie, Koé ` Tel 79 35 87 Tickets: www.inlive.nc 26/02 ` 04/03 KONÉ Football: OFC Champions League matches Group B teams, comprising Hienghène Sport (NC), Team

Wellington (NZ), Puaikura (Cook Islands) & Ba (Fiji), will play their matches at Yoshida Stadium, Koné. Yoshida Stadium, rue Henri Marlier https://www.oceaniafootball. com/event/championsleague/ 28/02 NOUMÉA Mardi Gras festivities Downtown Nouméa will be the venue for a host of stalls and a children’s fancy dress parade. Festive highlights include events and attractions for kids. From 4.30 p.m.at Nouméa Townhall. 02/03 NOUMÉA Tapas Evening on Ile aux Canards Step aboard the taxi boat for a quick trip to the islet and enjoy a dream evening and a feast of delicious food. Beach chairs, tapas, cocktails, DJ sets... every possible ingredient for a magical evening with your friends. Tickets: www.tickets.nc

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Later on 28/04 ` 01/05 MARÉ Avocado Fair For nearly 20 years, Maré farmers have been gathering at the Fair hosted by the Nece Tribe to celebrate the island’s iconic avocados.

04/03 NOUMÉA Neon 80s evening Don your coolest neon glamrags and dance till you drop to iconic eighties sounds. 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. 1881, 98 avenue James Cook, Nouville ` Tel 24 00 42 04/03 ` 05/03 NOUMÉA Downwind slalom windsurf race 8th Windsurf Competition featuring a challenging downwind slalom race and a windfoil display. Anse Vata - Goéland Island ` Tel 93 18 90 Tickets: www.eticket.nc

12/08 ` 14/08 BOURAIL Bourail Fair & Field Days New Caledonia’s stockbreeders and farmers come together to share their enthusiasm, skills and know-how at this hugely popular bush fair.

19/09 NOUMÉA Golf: South Pacific Open Championship (PGA) Every year, Tina Golf Club hosts the South Pacific Open Championship.

09/06 ` 11/06 OUVÉA Lagoon Fair The annual Lagoon Fair celebrates local fishing prowess.

27/08 NOUMÉA International Marathon Don’t miss the 35th Nouméa International Marathon: a superb seaview route, enthusiastic crowds and world-class runners.

21/11 ` 26/11 NOUMÉA Airwaves Nouméa Dream Cup The world’s top windsurfers return to Anse Vata to compete in the Airwaves Noumea Dream Cup.

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NOUMÉA NOUMÉA Tuesdays Explore the myth of human creation, accompanied by the drums and songs of the We Ce Ca dance company. Tuesday 2.30 to 4 p.m. Please book ahead. Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina ` Tel 41 45 45 NOUMÉA Tuesdays The Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural and arts events on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Art Centre, 6 Boulevard Extérieur, Downtown ` Tel 25 07 50

Saturdays & Sundays Every month, Château Hagen hosts a weekend of exhibitions, attractions, stalls and guided tours. Rue du Révérend Père Roman, Vallée des Colons. Details of upcoming dates: ` Tel 20 30 40 NOUMÉA

THIO Sundays Enjoy a laidback Sunday at Place des Cocotiers. On the first Sunday of each month, the vast square is given over to pedestrians, with attractions and activities scheduled throughout the day. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, this event takes place along the seafront at Anse Vata. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ` Tel 27 31 15

NOUMÉA YATÉ Wednesdays & Saturdays Guided tours of historic Nouville penitentiary. Wednesday & Saturday 2 p.m. Please book ahead. Former penitentiary bakehouse, Nouville ` Tel 26 48 16 14 <

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Parc de la Rivière Bleue nature reserve Tuesday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except in the event of bad weather) Final admissions: 2 p.m. ` Tel 43 61 24

Guided tour of Plateau mine & friendly tribal village lunch. 3rd Saturday of the month. From 8.30 a.m. ` Tel 44 80 33 BOURAIL Explore the fascinating history of the Bourail region. Bourail Museum, rue Simone Dremon. Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to midday & 1 to 5 p.m. ` Tel 46 46 12 DEVA DOMAIN (POE) Nature trails along the Oua Koué track with superb viewpoints over the lagoon. Daily, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. ` Tel 46 46 12

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CNt fMe mKe KOUMAC Historic Tiébaghi mining village Thurs. & Sat. 8 a.m. to midday Bookings at Koumac Point I Info Centre ` Tel 42 78 42 LA FOA Explore the wonders of Parc des Grandes Fougères nature reserve: amazing trails for hikers and XC bikers, and rare endemic species such as kagus and imperial pigeons. Daily (except Tuesday), from 7.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. (except in the event of bad weather final admissions: 3.30 p.m.) www.grandes-fougères.nc, ` Tel 46 99 50 MOINDOU Guided tour of Fort Téremba: penitentiary-themed exhibition indoors & outdoor historical trail. Daily, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ` Tel 44 32 71

` NOUMÉA Daily from 5 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Closed every Mon. Baie de la Moselle, Downtown Every Sat. 6 a.m. to midday Ducos Market Hall ` THE GREAT SOUTH MONT-DORE Weds. to Sat. 6 a.m to 1 p.m. and Sun. 6 a.m. to midday Place des Accords, Boulari YATÉ Mon. & Fri.: 8.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. Opposite Point I Info Centre Waho Tribe ` EAST COAST HIENGHÈNE Tues. & Fri.: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Village Square POINDIMIÉ Mon., Weds. & Fri.: 6 a.m. to midday (above discount store) THIO Mon. & Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thio Mission Wed. & Sat.: 8 a.m. to midday Marché de Phillippo 1 Just before bridge into the village ` WEST COAST BOURAIL Fri. & Sat.: 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Market hall to the north of the village

FARINO 2nd Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. to midday Townhall esplanade LA FOA Every Sat.: 8 a.m. to midday Place Georges Guillermet MOINDOU Every Fri. 8 a.m. to midday Southern approach to the village 1st Sunday of the month: 8 a.m. to midday PAÏTA 19 February: Bush Market at 7 a.m. to midday Arène du Sud 2nd Sunday of the month: from 7 a.m. Mont-Mou SARRAMÉA 4th Sun. of the month: 8 a.m. to midday Beside the Tourist Info Office ` ISLANDS ISLE OF PINES Weds. and Sat 6.45 a.m. to 8.30 a.m. Open Faré beside Point I Tourist Info Centre, Vao LIFOU Weds. & Fri.: 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wé Townhall OUVÉA Weds. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Behind Chez Raymond store MARÉ Tues. & Fri.: 5 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tadine market WHAT’S ON! - February 2017

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DOWNTOWN MAISON CELIERES & MAISON DU LIVRE Explore one of Nouméa’s oldest and finest colonial mansions. Tues. to Thurs. 2 to 5 p.m. Fri. 1.30 to 4 p.m. and 1st Sat. of the month 9.30 to 11.30 a.m. & 2 to 4 p.m. 21 Route du Port Despointes, Faubourg-Blanchot. ` Tel 28 65 10 No. 60 bus from Place des Cocotiers get off at Place Valbonne MARITIME MUSEUM Visit the redesigned Maritime Museum and set off on a voyage of discovery of New Caledonia’s maritime history. Open from Tues. to Sun. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 avenue James Cook. ` Tel 26 34 43 10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

and public holidays. 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & 12.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 43 avenue du Maréchal Foch, Latin Quarter. ` 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 Mon. to Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sat. 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 PLACE DES COCOTIERS City centre square & gardens where Noumeans love to meet up, chat and relax.

MUNICIPAL MARKET Vast choice of souvenirs, fresh fruit & vegetables Open Tues. to Sun. 6 a.m. to midday. Closed every Monday. Port Moselle. 10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

SAINT JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL Open every day. Closed to visitors on Sundays but you are welcome to attend Sunday Mass: 6 a.m., 9 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. Visitors must be suitably attired. 3 rue Frédéric Surleau

MUSEUM OF NEW CALEDONIA Exploring Melanesian culture Open every day except Tues.

WORLD WAR II MUSEUM The museum covers all the key aspects of WW2 as it was experienced in New Caledonia.

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Open from Mon. to Fri. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 14 avenue Paul Doumer, Downtown. ` Tel 27 48 70 5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal MAISON DU LAGON Maison du Lagon is your one-stop shop for information about all water-based activities. Mon. 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., Tues to Fri 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Port Moselle. ` Tel 27 27 27 10 minutes’ walk from Place des Cocotiers RUE DE L’ALMA Stores, perfumery, cosmetics, duty free store… 5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal LATIN QUARTER Shops, restaurants, bakery, post office… Worth a stop: Chocolat Morand. See map N° 33. 15 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

Anse Vata

BAYS No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

gigs and nightclubs... Baie des Citrons.

LAGOON AQUARIUM A magical window onto New Caledonia’s lagoon. Open Tues. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 61 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. ` Tel 26 27 31

NOUMÉA’S CASINOS At Le Méridien hotel and Le Surf hotel. Open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. ` Tel 24 20 20

WINDSURFING RENTALS For a wide choice of windsurfing gear rentals. Open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anse Vata Faré.

OUEN TORO VIEWPOINT Breathtaking vista over the city, bays and southern lagoon... LA PROMENADE COMPLEX Shops, restaurants, bakery and pastry shop, bars, fresh fruit juice bar.

ÎLOT CANARD UNDERWATER TRAIL Underwater discovery trail signposted by buoys. Snorkelling equipment hire on the spot. See Taxi Boats p.18

PALM BEACH SHOPPING MALL Range of stores selling souvenirs & gifts, fabrics... Anse Vata.

BAIE DES CITRONS COMPLEX Nouméa’s top nightlife hotspot: restaurants, bars hosting live

PORT PLAISANCE SHOPPING MALL Stores, restaurant, supermarket... Port Plaisance.

A BIT FURTHER BOTANICAL AND WILDLIFE PARK Magnificent botanical gardens and wildlife park. Open from 10.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. (from 01/09 to 30/04) and from 10.15 a.m. to 5 p.m. (01/05 to 31/08) Route Teyssandier de Laubarède, Montravel. ` Tel 27 89 51 Take a taxi or take a tour leaving from the Cruise Ship Terminal TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE An inspired blend of contemporary and traditional Kanak architecture showcasing Oceanian cultural traditions. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina. ` Tel 41 45 45 No. 40 bus (bus stop between cinema and fire station) AMEDEE LIGHTHOUSE Book a daytrip exploring Amédée islet and its famous lighthouse! Mary D, 127 promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata ` Tel 26 31 31 See Map 33

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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. Downtown stores are closed Sundays but stores along the Bays are open.

GETTING AROUND Take a bus Karuia buses (red buses): Line 40 goes to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Lines 10 & 11 follow the beach roads. www.karuiabus.com ` Tel 26 54 54

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*Advance booking, open every day Dal’Ocean ` Tel 96 11 31 Plage loisirs ` Tel 26 90 00 Lhooq ` Tel 77 27 16 Coconut ` Tel 75 50 17

CASH & 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 (Exchange rates on 13 December 2016) 1 USD = 105 XPF* 1 NZD = 74 XPF* 1 AUD = 78 XPF* 1 EUR = 119.33 XPF* *plus service charge Location: Inside Passenger Terminal. Passport or photo ID are now compulsory (copy

accepted) for any transaction. NB: cruise ship ID cards are not accepted as formal ID. 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. BCI, 55 promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons and 20 rue Anatole France, Downtown.

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USEFUL NUMBERS POLICE 17 FIRE BRIGADE 18 AGENCE KENUA 28 45 45 weekend hotline : 79 34 02 Cruises Representative TONTOUTA 35 11 18 AIRPORT (Flight times) AIR CALÉDONIE 25 21 77 (Domestic flights) AIRCALIN 26 55 00 QANTAS 28 65 46 AIR NEW ZEALAND 28 66 77 FOR REAL-TIME FLIGHT UPDATES GO TO: Tontouta : http: //www.cci.nc/test-h-op Magenta : http: //www.cci.nc/mgta-h-op

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... I need a doctor. J’ai besoin d’un docteur. I don’t understand. Je ne comprends pas. Are there rooms available? Avez-vous des chambres disponibles ? Where is the bathroom? Où sont les toilettes ? 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.

LOCAL EXPRESSIONS Casse pas la tête: No worries. Oleti: Thank you in Drehu (The language of Lifou Island) Lôngin: Expression of suprise, amazement. Pochon : Plastic bag. Tata: Au revoir. Tal: Bye! See you! Tal’Toul: See you later. Valab’: Awesome, cool. Gadin: deer or venison. Boulette ou quoi?: You ok? Zoreil: Resident recently arrived from France.

DUTY / ON CALL MEDICAL SERVICES / NOUMÉA PHARMACIES Sat 18 & Sun 19 February: 55 rue Gervolino Magenta Plage, Tel: 28 88 60 Sat 25 & Sun 26 February: 50 rue E. Unger, Vallée du Tir, Tel : 27 37 58 Sat 4 & Sun 5 March: Complexe le Rond-Point, 56 rue Auer, ZI Ducos, Tel: 26 11 35 DOCTORS Sat 18 & Sun 19 February: François Lallemand, 11 Rue de Suffren, Latin Quarter, Tel: 27 27 89 Sat 25 & Sun 26 February: Béatrice Casale, 8 Rue Pallu de la Barrière, Vallée du Tir, Tel: 26 15 31 Sat 4 & Sun 5 March: Eugène Langeron Immeuble le Plexus, Entrée de Ducos, route de la Baie des Dames, Tel: 28 38 99

HOSPITALS Emergency medical services CHT Boulari Dispensary La Foa Dispensary Bourail Dispensary

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TOURIST INFO CENTRES Nouméa 05 75 80 or 28 75 80 La Foa 41 69 11 Bourail 46 46 12 Thio 44 25 04 Mont-Dore 46 06 25 Yaté 46 20 65 Isle of Pines 46 10 27 WHAT’S ON! - February 2017

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BUS - LINE 11

KEYS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Betico Ferry Terminal Townhall Cruise Ship Terminal Bus Station Fire Station Police Station Central Post Ofﬁce South Province HQ

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Maritime Museum WW2 Museum Farmer Military Hospital Protestant Church City Museum Place des Cocotiers Cathedral Bernheim Public Library City Market Museum of New Caledonia Place Mwa Ka (square) Maison du Lagon 21 American Monument

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RUE DE LA REPUBL

RUE DE L’ALMA

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RUE JEAN JAURES

3 30 RUE DU GAL MANGIN

AV. DU GAL GALLIENI

M AV. JA

KUENDU BEACH

K OO SC

RUE JULES FERRY

NOUVILLE

31 RUE DE VERDUN

RUE DE LA SOMM

A Youth Hostel B Hôtel Best Western Le Paris C New Caledonia Hotel 30 31 32 33 36

Lyvaï Les Petits Choux McDonald’s Chocolats Morand Maison de la Perle

AV. DE LA

Accomodation Restaurant Shopping Mall Shopping

Duty free Souvenirs shop Market

Car Rental Sea Excursion Taxi boat Boat Charter Marina Lookout Taxi Bus Station

Museum Handicrafts Exchange Telephone Public Toilets Internet cafes Chemist Post Ofﬁce Information Centre

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Botanical and Wildlife Park AV. DU MAL FOCH

MENCEAU RUE GEORGES CLE

RUE D’AUSTERLITZ

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BOOKING ONLINE

RUE CONDE

www.lyvai.com

FRENCH BAKERY AND PASTRIES

13 RUE SALONIQUE

14 L RUE DE SEBASTOPO

RUE D’AUSTERLITZ

RUE GEORGES CLE

Snacks, coffee, macaroons

AV. DU MAL FOCH

MENCEAU

NCE RUE ANATOLE FRA

N BOULEVARD VAUBA

RUE BARLEUX

RUE D’YPRES

32 avenue Gallieni - Tel 43 90 01 32

RUE F. SURLEAU

5 LAFLEUR

7 N RUE E. PORCHERO

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RUE AUGUSTE BR

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RUE TOURVILLE

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5 mins on foot from the ship, next to the Museum & facing the city market.

RUE D’AUSTERLITZ

LE SEL MO BAY

ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BURGERS ICE CREAMS &

RUE LE SCOUR

RUE DU DR GUEGA

VICTOIRE / HENRI

RUE DE SEBASTOPO

RUE DUQUESNE

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Île aux Serpents

ARTILLERIE

KEYS Morning Market Château Hagen mansion Art Centre Croix de Lorraine Lookout Maison Célières mansion Henri Milliard Racecourse Aquarium Ouen Toro Lookout & Hiking Trail Underwater trail

Pointe de l’Artillerie BAIE DE L’ORPHELINAT

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Hôtel Le Stanley*** Hôtel Mocambo Résidence Marina Beach Hôtel Beaurivage** Résidence Casa Del Sol*** Hôtel Le Lagon*** Hilton Nouméa La Promenade Résidences**** K Ramada Plaza Nouméa*** L Motel Anse Vata M Nouvata*** N Motel le Bambou O Château Royal Beach Resort and Spa**** P Le Méridien Nouméa Q L’Escapade****

route du Vé l o d

D E F G H I J

BAIE DES CITRONS route de l’Anse Vat a

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av. du Gal de Gaulle

BAIE DE LA MOSELLE

LATIN QUART

av. du mal Foch

E 11 BUS - LIN

beach

La Terrasse L’Équilibre Maison de la Perle

27 ena prom

Accomodation Restaurant Casino Shopping Mall Shopping

Duty free Souvenirs shop Entertainment Theatre Market

Car Rental Sea Excursion Taxi boat Boat Charter Lookout Beach Public Toilets

Post Ofﬁce Taxi Exchange Telephone Public swimming pool Information Centre

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Rocher à la Voile

de R. Laroque

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ÎLE AUX CANARDS

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Tjibaou Cultural Centre

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Domestic Airport

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MOTOR POOL

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BAIE DE SAINTE-MARIE

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