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# Getting around in NC Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / New Caledonia
wutharick 10:01 UTC 22 Sep 2015 | Hey there! I am heading off to New Caledonia from Auckland in a couple of days time, which has been quite a spontaneous decision. I have never been there before, and now I am planning on how to get around (by public transport) and where to spend the nights (I will be travelling with backpack and tent, as I'm on a budget). I have six days, starting and ending in Nouméa. Of course I want to see as much of this interesting place as I can...has anybody ever been there and can give me some tips at first hand? That would be great, thank you very much :-) |
wutharick 10:14 UTC 22 Sep 2015 | I am an outdoors fan, so I quite like tramping, swimming etc. ;-) | 1
Laszlo 06:20 UTC 29 Sep 2015 | Buses get you to most places on the Grande Terre and are good for long stretches, but they are also infrequent so for shorter hops hitching is a good option and quite easy in NC. There are many cheap, idyllic campsites especially in the NE of the island, and the hiking trails can be beautiful and uncrowded - in fact I never met another hiker there!;-) | 2
willemspie 23:31 UTC 04 Oct 2015 | You can also consider the island Ile des Pins, idyllic. Check out the Betico2 boat website. | 3
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