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Why do people go to New Caledonia?

TO HAVE SEVERAL HOLIDAYS IN ONE DESTINATION Outback plains on the West Coast. Tropical mountains on the East Coast. Eye-wateringly beautiful beaches in the Loyalty Islands. Buzzing city life in capital Noumea.



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New Caledonia has developed a reputation for being an exceptionally expensive destination. Reports suggest that the cost of living is about 20% to 37% more expensive in New Caledonia than in Australia or New Zealand.

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Because New Caledonia's main industry is tourism and most of the island's tourism is from Australia and New Zealand, English is also spoken in New Caledonia; however, it is only widely spoken inside Nouméa and by those in the tourism industry. The most commonly taught foreign languages are English and Japanese.

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In the island paradise of New Caledonia's capital Nouméa, it's illegal to swim in the sea — except along a 200-metre stretch of beach.

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I get that in some touristy cities/countries you can conveniently get around thanks to public transportation, taxis…, but New Caledonia just isn't one of them. Discovering its marvelous lands is inevitable, and you will want to make the most out of your holiday, so just rent that car!

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