Lonely Planet™ · Thorn Tree Forum · 2020

Honeymoon in NC

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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

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.

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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.

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