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# Noumea Hostel Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / New Caledonia
simia 14:30 UTC 20 Jan 2011 | I have read previous posts about a hostel in Noumea and I have one listed in my older LP but me phone calls and emails have gone unanswered. I also called Hosteling International today and they said they are no longer affiliated with HI. Does anyone know the status of this place and/or have contact info? I am also open to suggestions for other low cost accommodation in Noumea. I am arriving from Cape Town after 3 flights and about 48 hours of travel so I would like to get something arranged in the budget category if possible. Thanks in advance for your help. |
mandja 22:58 UTC 20 Jan 2011 | I am surprised. Maybe they changed phone numbers? This is the latest - 00 687 27 58 79 If that doesnt work, I suggest calling the Noumea Tourist Bureau on (687) 24 20 80, as they know more and/or have alternatives.Meantime look here for other choices - http://www.nouvellecaledonietourisme-sud.com/en/accommodation | 1
Laszlo 04:45 UTC 21 Jan 2011 | Unless the hostel has closed altogether, I'd highly recommend going there even without a booking if necessary. I stayed there several times without advance bookings, and consider it the best hostel I've stayed at in the whole World so far! | 2
simia 16:22 UTC 22 Jan 2011 | Thanks for the very quick replies guys. Turns out the contact info I had was outdated. I did get a response saying they were full but decided to take your advice and check on arrival anyways even without a booking and now have a comfortable and cheap room! New question though. I was told when I arrived though that the ferry out to the islands was suffering from worker strikes. They don't have much information here, and I am guessing you guys are local or at least very in touch so... do you know if there is any possibility of using the ferry to get to the surrounding islands? I guess my only option might be the more expensive flights. Thanks again. | 3
Laszlo 21:38 UTC 22 Jan 2011 | Sadly, I am not a NC local! ;-) The German-speaking woman running the hostel seemed to have all local info at her fingertips though... The main tourist office in the park below the hostel had all the latest about boat-schedules when I was there. If they say there's none, you may just have to fly, or explore Grande Terre now. | 4