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# Honeymoon in NC Country forums / Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea / New Caledonia
eliza25a 06:12 UTC 29 Oct 2007 | I'm looking at going to New Caledonia for my honeymoon in late February - early March. I know this is the wet (and cyclone!) season, but I've found conflicting information on how wet it is likely to be. Does anyone know firsthand? We're looking at staying for 2 days in Noumea (maybe at Le Lagon or other apartments) and then having 3 days at Ile des Pins at Oure Lodge, and then 3 days in Ouvea staying at Paradis d'Ouvea. If anyone could offer feedback on these hotel it would be most appreciated. Thanks |
mandja 07:06 UTC 29 Oct 2007 | Ive not stayed at Le Lagon, but know that it is centrally located on Anse Vata beach (the main Noumea beach). - here is a site with reviews of that hotel. Ive also not stayed at Oure on IDP but I have visited it and had a a meal and drinks there. It is a gorgeous hotel and brilliantly located onthe shores of Kanumera Bay and within siight of IDPs best beach Kuto- a good choice at the upper end (price wise). For other ideas re Noumea and IDP, look at the FAQs in this branch and also do a search in this branch. For Ouvea, hopefully Fernsie will respond. | 1
fernsie 17:23 UTC 20 Nov 2007 | We've stayed in Noumea & Loyalty Islands in March - fortunately no cyclones that year, just rain every afternoon, which came as a welcome relief. Oure Lodge, as Mandja said is in a great position. Paradis d'Ouvea is the very best accommodation on Ouvea but in my opinion is really not indicitive of the local culture and very overpriced- it is a Japanese inspired hotel aimed at the Japanese tourist market. | 2