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Nouméa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Nouméa is the capital and largest city of the French special collectivity of New Caledonia and is also the largest Francophone city in Oceania.

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Now in the cityNouméa+23°CCloudy · sunrise 05:08 AMupdated 10:06 PM
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Exchange rateCFPF 106.62per 1 $XPF — the local currencyas of Nov 3, 2026
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Nouméa in pictures24 photos · 1 place
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Getting there and staying

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Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)No restrictionsNo travel restrictions in force.
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New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.
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Exercise increased caution in New Caledonia due to risk of crime . Review our Travel Guidance for New Caledonia to learn how to prepare for a safe trip. Exercise increased caution in Areas Outside Noumea at night due to crime .

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Nouméa Magenta Airport GEA3.1 km from the centre
La Tontouta International Airport NOU38 km from the centre
Île des Pins Airport ILP109 km from the centre
Cities of New Caledonia
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