How do I get from Nouméa to Amedee Island?
How do I get from Nouméa to Amedee Island? Ferry services from Nouméa to Amedee Island are available five days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday), with all fares including the return journey back to Nouméa. Only taking around 30 to 40 minutes to reach the island from Nouméa, it's a great choice for a day out and about.
Can you do a day trip from Noumea to Isle of Pines?
Flights from Nouméa Magenta Airport to the Isle of Pines are quite regular and take just 30 minutes one way. Ferry services are also available, operating between Nouméa and the Isle of Pines several times a week, with the journey coming in at around 2½ hours each way.
Do they speak English in New Caledonia?
Because New Caledonia's main industry is tourism and most of the island's tourism is from Australia and New Zealand, English is also spoken in New Caledonia; however, it is only widely spoken inside Nouméa and by those in the tourism industry. The most commonly taught foreign languages are English and Japanese.
Can you drink tap water in Noumea?
In rural areas, drink boiled or bottled water. Tap water is generally safe to drink in towns. The standard of medical facilities in Noumea is high, but those in outlying areas are basic. Medical treatment is expensive.
What country has the most fatal shark attacks?
Australia has the highest number of fatal shark attacks in the world, with Western Australia recently becoming the deadliest place in the world for shark attacks with total and fatal shark bites growing exponentially over the last 40 years.