Touriste Sur Une Bande De Sable Touriste Sur Une Bande De Sable
©Touriste Sur Une Bande De Sable |© AYANCE / NCT

Situation in New Caledonia

Situation in New Caledonia

After a challenging time, the situation in New Caledonia is significantly improving and the destination is now ready to welcome travellers in better conditions across most of the archipelago.

Since the 13th of May, New Caledonia has seen increased protests related to discussions about changes to local electoral conditions. A curfew is currently in effect from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to help maintain public order, particularly in few areas where tensions have occasionally flared up, such as the Great South Road, the East Coast, and several districts on the outskirts of Noumea. It is best to avoid these areas for now.

However, the situation has significantly stabilised and, apart from its internal dissensions, travellers have never been singled out. Our destination, rich in history, with stunning nature and vast lagoon, still retains all its charm. Importantly, the main tourist areas have been unaffected by these incidents.

Since October, traffic has improved significantly with the removal of most roadblocks, and transport, shops, and services have largely resumed. Despite the economic challenges, tourism service providers are eager to recover and are warmly welcoming the first returning tourists.

Message from your Caledonian Partners
Message from your Caledonian Partners
Message from your Caledonian Partners

Contact us

For any inquiries and support, please contact New Caledonia Tourism via this form.

Close