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Aerial view of Le Meridien Resort & Spa in Noumea.

Best short-haul holiday destinations: Noumea, New Caledonia

Noumea offers a genuine taste of France incredibly close to Australia – closer than Cairns is from Sydney, in fact.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Looking back over Noumea and Moselle Bay.

Nine must-do highlights of Noumea, New Caledonia

A fine reason for visiting Noumea, the capital of French territory New Caledonia, is its variety of Gallic culinary delights.

  • by Anthony Dennis
There are no celebrations to mark the 25th anniversary of the building.

It’s one of the world’s boldest buildings, but few know it exists

The Pacific’s version of the Sydney Opera House, this remarkable building is on our doorstep but remains relatively unknown.

  • by Anthony Dennis
Blue River Park.

It’s possible to fly just three hours and feel like you’re in France

Going beyond the croissant, a trip to New Caledonia proves a chance to find a drowned forest and the endangered kagu, the island’s flightless bird.

  • by Keith Austin
Hibiscus class aboard Aircalin.
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Airline reviews

Airline review: This small, classy carrier deserves a higher profile

New Caledonia is so close to Australia it should be a more popular destination, especially considering the way its airline impresses.

  • by Anthony Dennis
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To Sua Ocean Trench, Samoa’s iconic swimming hole on Upolu island.

25 incredible South Pacific experiences you won’t find anywhere else

We don’t have to go far to escape to destinations completely unlike our own, that offer unique experiences we can’t get on the other side of the equator.

  • by Craig Tansley
Ardo’s rooftop pool and bar look across to the Coral Sea and Magnetic Island.
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Quick getaways: These are the best short holidays

It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.

Sunset on the hills around Noumea, New Caledonia.

Things to see, do and eat in Noumea, New Caledonia: Expert expat travel tips

One year in Noumea has turned into 25 for this expat.

  • by Belinda Jackson
New Airbus A330neo aircraft and premium economy cabins.

Airline review: Aircalin Airbus A330neo premium economy, Sydney to Noumea

The seats are comfy, the service impeccable and the plane so new it's squeaky clean.

  • by Keith Austin
Love Riot lives up to its name.

P&O Pacific Explorer cruise to New Caledonia: Fishnets and latex, this isn't your average cruise

The hot new show on P&O's new flagship Pacific Explorer is unlike anything I've seen on a cruise ship.

  • by Sally Macmillan

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