Prepare for your trip!
Visit our website before you travel and then the Tourist Office once you arrive in Noumea for personalised advice on what to see and do.
Exchange currency
You can exchange currency at the Gare Maritime (ferry terminal).
Additionally, you can visit the N°1 Currency exchange office in downtown Nouméa, which accepts banknotes only. The office is located at 35 avenue Foch, Complexe Le Village, with a contact number at +687 45 11 48. Find out more on our dedicated page Money and Currency.
Request permission...
Before taking photographs of others, especially in tribal areas.
Shopping in Nouméa
Enjoy Nouméa’s shopping! Start in the Town Centre, then venture out to the Port Plaisance Mall, Anse-Vata Bay and Baie des Citrons (Lemon Bay).
Relax on the beaches and islands
Make the most of New Caledonia’s capital, Noumea: relax on the beaches and islands by day and enjoy the bars and nightclubs in the evening.
Discover local specialties
Discover the local specialties. New Caledonia’s cuisine is influenced by French, Pacific and Asian cooking and flavours. Find out more on our local cuisine and flavors page.
Respect visited sites
Always respect the instructions of any sites or locations you’re visiting. New Caledonia is home to an ancestral culture and sacred sites.
Protect yourself from the sun
Don’t forget to protect yourself in the sun. Wearing a hat and sunscreen when outdoors is advised.
Please remember to use an environmentally-friendly sun cream to protect our beautiful lagoon during your swim.
Drive on the righthand side
Are you thinking of hiring a car for the time of your stopover to visit the city and its surroundings? Don’t forget that New Caledonians drive on the righthand side of the road!
The customary gestures
If visiting tribal areas, first request permission to enter the land by offering a token gift to the tribe’s Chief (Kanak custom). Find out more in our Kanak traditions page.
Don’t forget those around you
Do not stray from market paths and don’t jump queues.
Respect the environment
Respect New Caledonia’s natural environment. Do not damage or collect protected species such as coral, shells, plants and more.
Manage your rubbish
Help us keep New Caledonia clean. Please do not litter.
Share your trip with
#newcaledoniaShare your trip with hashtag #newcaledonia and follow the destination on social networks (Facebook: @newcaledoniatourism/ Instagram: @newcaledoniatourism).
Do not take your own drinks...
To restaurants (no BYO) and no need to overload your plate. There is enough food for everyone.
Children's supervision
Know your limits, stay safe, and look after your little ones at all times.
