AGENDAIN NOUMÉA, IN THE BUSH, IN THE ISLANDS p. 4 - 5

OUT & ABOUTNOUMÉA GOES LIVE! p. 3

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a few hours? Shops,

museums, beaches,

beauty spots… turn to

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Bourail, just 2 hours' drive from Nouméa, a town steeped in history and surrounded by glorious scenery, will be hot news in August as the annual Fair hits the scene...

A trip to Bourail is the

ultimate opportunity

to exper ience New

Caledonia's outback at

fi rst hand, to meet local

characters and learn

about their way of life.

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179 / FREE / 25 JULY - 21 AUGUST 2014

Festival fun guaranteed

T h e a n n u a l B o u r a i l

Fa i r a n d F i e l d D ay s ,

s c h e d u l e d t h i s y e a r

from 15 to 17 August, is

a top attraction for one

and all. Over the 3 days

of the Fair, the country's

s t o c k b r e e d e r s a n d

farmers come together to

share their enthusiasm,

sk i l l s and know-how:

farm machinery sales,

l ivestock contests and

l o c a l s p e c i a l i t i e s t o

sample and enjoy... Other

highlights include stock

car racing, games for the

kids and exciting contests

to delight everyone. The

real star turn of the Fair is

the thrilling Grand Rodeo,

set for Sunday afternoon,

a pe renn ia l f avour i te

with fairgoers! You won't

forgive yourself i f you

miss it!!

The new Sheraton Deva

Friday 1st August heralded

t h e e a g e r l y - a w a i t e d

open ing of the brand

n e w S h e r a t o n D e v a

Resort & Spa. Nestling in

WINING & DININGCELEBRATING GOOD FOOD AND WINE p. 2

the heart of the vast

D e v a D o m a i n , t h e

hotel offers a subtle

b l e n d o f M e l a n e -

s i a n t r a d i t i o n a n d

F r e n c h e l e g a n c e .

Treat your se l f to a

s t a y i n o n e o f i t s

180 luxurious rooms or

suites, all with private

terrace and awesome

views!

Tourist Offi ce

Tel 05 75 80 (free call)

Bourail offi ce

Tel 46 46 12

www.starwoodhotels.com

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HOT PICKS

Move It

Experience

A WHALE OF A TIME!From July to

mid-September each

year, hundreds of

humpback whales

return to offer us a

breathtaking show.

Af ter spending the

s u m m e r f e e d i n g

i n A n t a r c t i c a , t h e

h u m p b a c k w h a l e s

migrate to the safe,

wa r m wa t e r s o f N ew

Caledonia’s lagoon to

breed, g ive b i r th and

nurse their calves. It's a

fantastic opportunity for

a close-up view of these

superb marine mammals...

always an awe-inspiring

experience.

Join a whale-watching trip

from Baie de la Moselle or

Prony Bay for a thrilling

For fun and thrills,

don't miss the 32nd

New Caledonia

International

Marathon

scheduled

for Sunday

24 August.

Y o u c a n

re g i s te r to

t a k e p a r t

on l ine v ia the

d a y o b s e r v i n g t h e i r

graceful antics.

Memories to treasure forever

Local professionals, all

signatories of the Good

Conduct Char ter, wi l l

whisk you off for a day

observing these emperors

of the sea in complete

scheduled: a 21.100

k m s e m i - m a r a t h o n

and a 5 km "Fun Race"

perfect for some healthy

exerc ise wi th fami ly

and f r iends, a 5 km

mini-adventure race over

the picturesque heights

of Ouen Toro and finally,

the 2 km Agnès Bernard

Challenge race specially

designed for the kids.

Information and

registration:

www.marathon-

nouvellecaledonie.com

safety, and will provide

fascinating information

a b o u t t h e w h a l e s

a n d t h e i r h a b i t a t .

D o n ' t f o r g e t y o u r

cameras... awesome

photo opportunities

guaranteed!

Calédonie Charter

at Maison du Lagon

Tel 27 27 27

www.maisondulagon.nc

Calling all fans of

fine cuisine! The 20th

Food, Wine and Table

Decoration Show is

on from 31 July to

3 August.

F o r 4 d a y s , o v e r

4 0 e x h i b i t o r s w i l l

b e c o m p e t i n g t o

demonstrate their skills

and specialities, with a

host of delights to seduce

food and wine buffs: foie

gras, preserved delicacies,

delicatessen treats, cakes

and pastries to tempt and

f lat ter your tastebuds,

accompanied by some of

the finest vintage wines.

school students who

will be putting their all

into showing off their

exper t ise under the

watchful eyes of their

teachers!

From 8.30 a.m.

Maison des Artisans,

12 av. James Cook,

Nouméa. Tel 27 56 85

Meat heavenSucculent local meat will

p lay a star ro le with a

special area given over to

a "Meat Fest": workshops,

demonstrat ions and a

chance to chat with local

specialists...

A n d d o n ' t m i s s t h e

meat bar run by catering

ANNIVERSARY INDULGENCE

Feel Good

You'll find luxury 4 Star wellbeing paradise

Aqua Royal Spa at the magnificent Château

Royal Beach Resort and Spa hotel complex. A

300 m² pool with massage jets, a dream beauty

care centre... it's time to pamper yourself in

style! Celebrate the spa's 3rd anniversary and

experience the brand new water-based beauty

treatments, an exclusive in New Caledonia,

plus luxury Pevonia skincare products. See you

there!

Aqua Royal Spa, Château Royal

Beach Resort & Spa, 140 Promenade

Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel 29 64 44

www.aquaroyalspa.nc

From 18 to

30 August,

w o r l d -

r e n o w n e d

N e w

Ca le don ian

artist Caroline

Degroiselle will

be del ight ing

art lovers with

another of her

eagerly awaited

exhibitions. Her

new show "Côtes à

Côtes-Écumes des

mers" is a hymn to

the sea. Vibrant

a n d j o y o u s l y

e v o c a t i v e ,

h e r p a i n t i n g s

conjure visions

of soaring clif fs, swirling

waters, jewelled beaches and sailing boats at rest

and dancing in the wind and waves...

Galerie Artebello, 30 rue Auguste Brun,

Quartier Latin, Nouméa. Tel 25 31 00

www.caroline-degroiselle.com

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Celebrating good food and wine

For fun and thrills,

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24 August.

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August and on the spot at

Nouméa's Henri Milliard

horse-racing stadium until

22 August. The

4 2 . 1 9 5 k m

m a r a t h o n

will be run over a superb

s e a v i e w r o u t e a l o n g

N o u m é a ' s b a y s a n d

Promenade Pierre Vernier

and wi l l f in ish at Henr i

Milliard racecourse.

All ages welcome4 other race events are

Art & Culture

A FANFARE OF EXQUISITE COLOUR

New Caledonia Marathon - go for it!

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NEW CONCEPT, NEW FIXED-PRICE MENU, DAILY SALAD SPECIAL

All the scents and savours of Southern French cuisine

BAIE DES CITRONS

The oldest restaurant on Baie des Citrons

FRENCH gastronomy

Seafood gastronomy

Tel 28 44 44

TEL 27 28 88New Caledonia has just made history by establishing a vast marine nature reserve to promote environmental protection.

N a m e d t h e N a t u r a l

Park of the Coral Sea

(Le Parc Nature l de

la Mer de Corail), the

new reser ve cover s

1.3 million km² and is the

largest wilderness preserve

anywhere, on land or at sea.

The protected area covers

al l of New Caledonia's

exclusive economic zone.

The park sets an example

of proactive preservation,

contributing to sustainable

development practices and

protecting the UNESCO

Wor ld Her i t age l i s ted

lagoon.

The Nature Spot

Outstanding biodiversity

The newly establ ished

s a n c t u a r y s h e l t e r s

ecosystems plunging to

over 8000 metres below

sea level, making it the

deepes t mar ine cor a l

reef reser ve in French

w a t e r s . I t c o n t a i n s

more than 25 spec ies

o f m a r i n e m a m m a l s ,

48 shark species and

f i ve s p e c ie s o f s e a

turtles. Over the coming

months, a management

committee will be set up

to decide on protection

levels, with some areas

being open to fishing or

recreational activities.

www.aires-marines.fr

PROTECTING OUR MARINE HERITAGE

MIRAGE VOYAGESThe agency of the Anse VataMail : contact@mirage.nc Tél. 27�41 31 - www.mirage.nc Mirage Voyages

CALEDONIAN TRAVEL AGENCY YOUR HOLIDAYS ARE OUR RESPONSABILITY

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Sponsored by local brewers "Grande Brasserie de Nouvelle-Calédonie", this year's Live in August music fest will run from 1st to 31 August.

GBNC organises this

huge ly popu la r b ig

live music event every

year, with a star line-up of

acts. Four exciting bands

have flown in from Sydney

and Melbourne to electrify

music fans in Nouméa with

their latest sounds.

Let's dance

To p i n d i e p o p b a n d

S a s k w a t c h w i l l g e t

you dancing with their

indiv idual ist ic music -

upbeat yet full of soul.

Virtuoso gypsy world music

fusion band Lolo Lovina will

delight fans of gypsy, jazz

and tango sounds.

Let’s rock

Rock will also be a big

feature of the festival with

Sydney band Lime Cordiale

work ing the i r gear for

maximum effect. Critics

and fans love them... so

will you!

And finally Melbourne

band Zoophyte, who

have forged an enviable

r e p u t a t i o n a s a n

explosive live act, will be

setting the stage on fire

with their raw energy.

Prepare to go live!

Program details

GBNC EVENTS

Out & About

Nouméa goes live!

eat yet full of soul. and fans love thememememememem..... so

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Art & MusicOn the 1st and 3rd Tuesdayof each month, the Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural andarts events. Art Centre Tel 25 07 50 (address p 6)

FRI. 25 TO SUN. 27 JULY Tourism Trade

Fair

3 whole days to

explore the attractions

offered by a host of tourism

providers. Other

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WHAT’S UP?

A LA TABLE DE JULIA Thio2 rooms each sleeping 4 people, plus one room for a couple. Relax in a dream setting, lulled by the murmur of the waves and the soft sigh of the south-ern breeze Home cooked meals (please book ahead) Rates: F3,000/night/2 pax, F1,500/additional guest Borendi Tribe Tel 99 04 18www.thio.nc

CHEZ JULIENET MAÉVAThioHomestay accommoda-tion at Port Bouquet Tribe, lagoon-side guestroom sleeping 2.Tel 88 18 70 / 82 28 78

DOMAINE DE MERANKISarraméaBijou accommodation blending contemporary and traditional décor in rural setting. Tel 35 35 56 / 76 77 61meranki@lagoon.nc

GÎTE DE LA FORÊT NOIRE “La Forêt Noire” hamlet, La FoaPeace and relaxation at a hilltop guesthouse in an idyllic setting commanding breathtaking views of the plains and lagoon. Tel 44 22 07 gitedelaforetnoire@hotmail.fr

GÎTE LA PETITE FERME (Bienvenue à la Ferme farm holidays member) PocquereuxA chance to share in the daily life of the farm, relax and ramble over the estate. Bungalow accommodation. Home cooking - please book ahead. Tel 44 34 05 / 93 17 54

GITE DE LA RIVIÈRE DU CAPBourailAccommodation in separate bungalows, 20 km north of Bourail past the Cap river bridge. Forest and riverside setting.Tel 43 26 95 / 86 46 75Bochin.jpc@canl.nc

South Province

WHERE TO STAY

Hôtel Le Paris**45/47 Rue de Sébastopol,

Downtown. Tel 28 17 00

Hôtel Le Stanley***33 Rue de la Riviera,

Ouémo. Tel 23 23 23

Hotel Le Surf***55 Promenade Roger

Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 28 66 88

Le Méridien Nouméa*****Pointe Magnin, Val Plaisance.

Tel 26 50 00

Nouvata Parc Complex***123 Promenade Roger

Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 26 22 00

Ramada Plaza*** 7 Rue Louis Blériot,

Anse Vata. Tel 23 90 00

Casa del Sole

Apartments*

10 Route de l’aquarium,

Baie des Citrons.

Tel 25 87 00

Château Royal Beach

Resort & Spa***

140 Promenade Roger

Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 29 64 00

Hôtel Beaurivage**

7 Promenade Roger

Laroque, Baie des Citrons.

Tel 24 24 77

Hôtel Hilton****

109 Promenade Roger

Laroque, Anse Vata.

Tel 24 46 00

Hôtel Le Lagon***

149 Route de l’Anse Vata,

Anse Vata. Tel 26 12 55

WHERE TO STAY

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and a fi rework display. Cruise ship terminal, Fri. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m., Sat. 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sun. 27 July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel 05 75 80(free call)

FRI. 25 TO THURS. 31 JULY Exhibition Show by paintings by Patrick Duffi eux inspired by the Madeleine Falls. Naturami Gallery, 81 rue Charleroi, Vallée des Colons Tel 28 25 42

FRI. 25 JULY TO SUN. 10 AUGUSTExhibition Yuendumu

& NyirripiVibrantly colourful paintings of Aboriginal landscapes. DZ Gallery, 27 Boulevard Exterior, Faubourg Blanchot Tel 24 13 85

SAT. 26 JULY Theme Evening

Get a real taste of the Bayonne party spirit at Fronton Etchekan. From 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. 20 rue Colnett, Motor Pool Tel 26 11 26

SUN. 27 JULY Live Music

Join Fanfare Malawi brass band to celebrate the Bayonne festival at

La Fiesta restaurant.From 7 p.m.

5 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des

Citrons Tel 26 21 33

FRI. 1ST AUGUST Live Music Dance till you drop to sizzling

sounds at a Lati Zook evening.

From 7 p.m., Ramada Plaza

Hotel* Tel 23 90 00

Theme EveningGirls only extravaganza - an

orgy of make-up, wellbeing

and hairstyling workshops

and attractions.

From 7 p.m. Venezia Room,

Nouvata Park Complex*

Tel 26 05 16

SAT. 2 AUGUST Live Music

Sway to rumba and fl amenco

vibes with gypsy band "Fuego

Ritano". From 7.30 p.m.

La Bodega, 134 Promenade

Roger Laroque, Anse Vata

Tel 26 11 53

FRI. 8 AUGUST Theme Event

Whales are the theme for

a special evening event at

Nouméa Aquarium.

From 5 p.m. Lagoon Aquarium

Tel 26 27 31 (address p 6)

SAT. 10 AUGUST Move It Major Casino Coupe Clarke

race event at Henri Milliard

racecourse. 14 rue Edouard

Bleriot, Anse Vata Tel 25 47 11

ALL YEAR ROUND Guided ToursGuided tours of the TjibaouCultural Centre with Englishcommentary. Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. English audioguides also available for hire. Tjibaou Cultural Centre Tel 41 45 45 (address p 6)

Walkabout ShowExplore the myth of humancreation, accompanied bythe drums and songs of the We Ce Ca dance company, in the unique plant world of the Kanak Path. Tues. & Thurs. 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Advance booking required. Tjibaou Cultural Centre Tel 41 45 45 (address p 6)

HeritageGuided tours of historic penitentiary buildings at Nouville. Guided tour in French lasting at least 2 hours. Advance booking required.

Weds. & Sat. at 2 p.m.Tel 26 48 13

Nouméa

The bargain hunting season offi cially opened with the launch of the winter sales on 25 July. The sales continue until 16 August and you'll fi nd a wonderful selection of items at knock-down prices in a host of shops and stores. So don't hang around if you want to snap up bargains... early birds get the best deals!

SAT. 16 AUGUSTLive Music

Hot blues, soul and groove sounds with local band Blues Note. From 9 p.m. Les 3 Brasseurs, 33 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel 24 15 16

TILL 14 SEPT. Live Music A journey back to the year the fi rst shipload of convicts landed in New Caledonia. Maritime History Museum Tel 26 34 43 (address p 6)

The bargain hunting season offi cially opened with the launch of the wintersales on 25 July The sales continue until

Th b i hh ti ffi i ll

BARGAINS GALORE!

Discovery weekend

Spend a weekend exploring Ouen Island

on 2 & 3 August: meet the island tribe, see

the sights and the whales... The program

includes a customary ceremony, tribal

homestay accommodation with a home-

cooked meal, a sea trip and a nature trail!

Book now for a truly unforgettable island

weekend.

www.destination-grand-sud.nc

arts events. Art Centre Tel 25 07 50 (address p 6)

FRI. 25 TO SUN.27 JULYTourism Trade

Fair

3 wholedays to

explore the attractions

offered by a host of tourism

providers. Other

Join Fanfare Malawi brass band to celebrate the Bayonne festival a

La Fiesta restauranFrom 7 p.m.

5 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des

Citrons Tel 26 21 33

the drums and songs of the We Ce Ca dance company, in the unique plant world of the Kanak Path. Tues. & Thurs. 2.30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Advancebooking required. Tjibaou Cultural Centre Tel 41 45 45 (address p 6)

HeritageGuided tours of historicpenitentiary buildings atNouville. Guided tour inFrench lasting at least 2 hours. Advance bookingrequired.

Weds. & Sat. at 2 p.m.Tel 26 48 13

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North Province

WHERE TO STAY WHERE TO STAY

ALL YEAR ROUND MuseumBourail. Explore the

fascinating history of the

Bourail region: the life and

traditions of the Keku and

the Orowë tribes, the es-

tablishment of the convict

prison farm, the develop-

ment of Bourail village and

how people lived at the

time, the New Zealand

military base during WW2.

Bourail Museum,

rue Simone Dremon,

Tel 46 46 12

Move It

Bourail. Float over Bourail

lagoon with a powered

paraglider and delight in

a view you’ll fi nd nowhere

else in New Caledonia. A

totally unforgettable experi-

ence! Advance booking

required Tel 43 82 14

Move ItYaté. Nature trails on foot

and mountain bike, rustic

picnics... Experience the

ravishing scenery and

fi erce red earthy tints of

the Deep South at Parc

de la Rivière Bleue nature

reserve. Parc de la Rivière

Bleue Tel 43 61 24

FRI. 25 & SAT. 26 JULY Live Music Mont-Dore. Rock festival at Mont-Dore Cultural CentreFri. 25 from 8 p.m. & Sat. 26 from 6 p.m. Victorin Boewa Complex, Boulari Tel 41 90 90

SUN. 27 JULY Raid de l’espoir adventure

race

Mont-Dore. Foot race along the signposted loop trail at Cap N'Dua Information: www.yescaledonie.com

FRI. 8 & SAT. 9 AUGUST Move It

Yaté. Kayaking though the Drowned Forest at full moon. Aventure Pulsion Tel 26 27 48

SAT. 16 AUGUST Discovery Day Thio. Guided tour of Thio Pla-teau Mine and a friendly lunch with the Bota Méré Tribe.From 8.30 a.m. Thio Tourism 44 80 33 Tourism Offi ce 05 75 80 (free call)

*See above “address book”

ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY 29 64 44

COMPLEXE CHATEAU ROYAL 140, Promenade Roger Laroque98 807 Nouméa, New Caledonia

Treat yourself to sheer pampering and relaxation.

With 7 luxury private cabins, the AQUA ROYAL SPA offers

a wide range of massages and beauty care treatments.

Experience the beneficial power of water with

an AQUATONIC® POOL session,

a 300 m² pool with water heated to an ideal 32° - 34°,

massage jets, Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam.

OPEN:

Monday to Friday 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Saturday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

ALL YEAR ROUNDHistory ToursKoumac. Guided tours of old Tiébaghi village near Koumac. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 8 a.m. Koumac Tourism Tel 42 78 42

SAT. 26 JULY Exhibition Ponérihouen. Yam and Water Taro Fair with demonstrations, live music and dance attractions. From 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Municipal Stadium Tel 27 78 05

LIFOUArts & CraftsExhibition and sale of hand-crafted items at the Women’s Space, Wé Townhall courtyard Mon. to Thurs. 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Tel 45 00 32

MARÉArts & CraftsWomen’s Space, YeiwénéYeiwéné Cultural Centre,La Roche. Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel 45 44 79

OUVÉAOuvéa Soap FactoryWadrilla Tribe. Tues. & Thurs. 8 to 11.30 a.m. Advance booking required. Tel 45 10 60

The editor clearly cannot accept any responsibility for any subsequent changes of program

Le Koniambo***Route provinciale 1, Koné. Tel 47 39 40

La Néa***RT1, Lot 218, Koné.Tel 47 30 40

Malabou Beach**Néhoué Bay, Poum.Tel 47 60 60

Tiéti Poindimié***16 voie urbaine n°1,Poindimié. Tel 42 64 00

WHERE TO STAY

LIFOU Tourist Information Offi ce Tel 45 00 32/45 02 80

MARÉNengone Tourist Information Offi ceTel 45 03 49

OUVÉA Laaï Tourist Information Offi ceTel 45 10 84/94 97 14

LoyaltyIslands

LIFE STYLE

A colourful arts and crafts market

is held right on the spot inside

the Terminal every time a cruise

ship docks. Wander round the

stalls spread out on both levels

of the building and choose your

own special souvenirs of New

Caledonia. Just so you know:

all items sold at the Cruise Ship

Terminal have been approved by

the Plant Health Authorities for

import into Australia.

Cruise Ship Terminalal

Open every day 6 a.m. to midday Closed every MondayPort Moselle.

10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

MUSEUM OF NEW CALEDONIA*Exploring Melanesian cultureOpen every day except Tuesdays and public holidays. 9 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & 12.15 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Opposite Baie de la Moselle.Tel 27 23 42

10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

NOUMÉA CITY MUSEUM*A fascinating insight into various periods of New Caledonian history Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 39 rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown. Tel 26 28 05

Two blocks up from the Tourist Office, on the left

OUEN TORO VIEWPOINT*The trail to the panoramic viewpoint is 1 km long but the reward is well worth the effort - a breathtaking vista over the city and residential districts, the bays and southern lagoon... and a fascinating reminder of WW2 in the Pacific (canons), Anse Vata.

No. 10 bus from Place des Cocotiers

SAINT JOSEPH’S CATHEDRAL*Open every day. Closed to visitors on Sundays but you are welcome to attend Mass: 6 a.m., 9 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. Visitors must be suitably attired. Rue Frédéric Surleau, Downtown.

TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTREAn inspired blend of contemporary and traditional Kanak architecture showcasing the enduring creative power of Oceanian cultural

traditions. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays Rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina. Tel 41 45 45

No. 40 bus (bus stop between cinema and fire station)

WORLD WAR II MUSEUM*The museum covers all the key aspects of WW2 as it was experienced in New Caledonia, dramatically changing the customs and ideas of a small island country and its people. Open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. avenue Paul Doumer. Tel 27 48 70

5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

TAXI BOATS How about a last minute cruise?See Taxi Boats P7

ILE AUX CANARDS UNDERWATER TRAILUnderwater discovery trail signposted by buoys. All you need is standard snorkelling gear. Snorkelling equipment hire on the spot.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers, get off at “Plage Anse Vata” stop

MAISON DU LAGONCharters & cruises, scuba diving, snorkelling... Maison du Lagon is your one-stop shop for information about all water-based activities. Open Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m. 1 p.m./2.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Closed Mondays.Port Moselle. Tel 27 27 27

10 minutes’ walk fromPlace des Cocotiers

WINDSURFING RENTALSIf you're longing to skim the waters of the glorious lagoon, head for MD Plaisirs at Anse Vata bay for a wide choice of windsurfing gear rentals. You'll also find other watersports specialists close by. Open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anse Vata Faré Tel 76 59 09

MOBILBOARD See the Nouméa sights, tour the bays or explore the Botanical and Wildlife Park on a Segway PT. Mobilboard rentals “Le Village” Complex, Downtown. Tel 29 12 95

10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

TINA GOLF COURSEWorld-class 18 hole golf course, open every day from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Tel 43 82 83

No. 40 bus heading for the Cultural Centre, get off one stop before the Centre

NOUMÉA’S CASINOSLe Grand Casino is located at the entrance to Le Méridien Hotel on Pointe Magnin, Anse Vata. Casino Royal is located at the Surf Hotel, Anse Vata. Open from Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.www.casinodenoumea.ncTel 24 20 20 - Guests must show passports and wear suitable attire.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers - Stop “CC Baie des Citrons”

BAIE DES CITRONS COMPLEXNouméa’s top nightlife hotspot. A wide range of restaurants, bars hosting live gigs and nightclubs...

Open every day. Baie des Citrons. No. 10 & 11 bus from Place

des Cocotiers

LA PROMENADE COMPLEXShops, restaurants (Vietnamese, Thai, French, Italian), bakery and pastry shop, bars, fresh fruit juice bar. Open every day and Sunday afternoons, Anse Vata.

No. 10, 11 & 70 bus from Place des Cocotiers

PALM BEACH SHOPPING MALLRange of stores selling souvenirs & gifts, fabrics, table linen, gadgets & gizmos, cigarettes & newspapers and jewellery, restaurants, and a tourist agency. Open every day including Sundays, Anse Vata.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

PORT PLAISANCE SHOPPING MALLShopping centre: stores, restaurant, optician, hairdresser, supermarket...Open from Monday to Saturday Closed Sunday, Port Plaisance.

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers

DOWNTOWN RUE DE L’ALMAShopping centre: stores,perfumery, cosmetics,supermarket, duty free store… Closed on Sunday, Downtown.

5 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

LATIN QUARTERShops, restaurants, bakery, post office…Open from Monday to Saturday. Most shops and stores are closed on Saturday afternoon.

15 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

LAGOON AQUARIUM*A magical window onto New Caledonia’s lagoonOpen Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission at 4 p.m.61 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel 26 27 31

No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers, get off at “Le Surf hotel” stop

MAISON CELIERES & MAISON DU LIVREExplore one of Nouméa’s oldest and finest colonial mansions. Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 21 Route du Port-Despointes, Faubourg-Blanchot. Tel 28 65 10

No. 60 bus from Place des Cocotiers get off at Place Valbonne

MARITIME MUSEUM*Visit the redesigned Maritime Museum and set off on a voyage of discovery of New Caledonia’s maritime history, including the superb collection of items from the doomed La Pérouse expedition. Open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays)From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 avenue James Cook. Tel 26 34 43

10 minutes’ walk from the Cruise Ship Terminal

MUNICIPAL MARKETVast choice of souvenirs, fresh fruit & vegetables

ART CENTRETheatre, festivals, exhibitions...Every Tuesday evening (except the last Tuesday of the month) the Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural and arts events, Downtown. Tel 25 07 50

15 minutes’ walk from Place des Cocotiers

BERNHEIM LIBRARYA selection of books, papers & magazines in French and English. Tues. Thurs. & Fri.1 to 5.30 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 41 avenue du Maréchal Foch, Downtown. Tel 24 20 90

10 minutes’ walk Place des Cocotiers

BOTANICAL AND WILDLIFE PARK*Magnificent botanical gardens and wildlife park. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10.15 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. (from 1st September to 30 April) and from 10.15 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from 1st May to 31 August). Last admission at 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Route Teyssandier de Laubarède, Montravel. Tel 27 89 51

Take a taxi or take a tour leaving from the Cruise Ship Terminal

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TourismRoute

Lagoonoutings andactivities

Outings andactivitiesin the city Shopping

Accommodation, tours, walks, currency

exchange... Get all the information you need

at the Tourism Offi ce

•Square Olry, Place des Cocotiers,

14, rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown, Tel 28 75 80

Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.

& Saturday 9 a.m. to midday

•113 Promenade Roger Laroque,

Anse Vata, Tel 27 73 59

Open every day from 9 a.m.

to midday & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Enter-tainment

Need information?

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COUNTRY CODEAustralia +61

Canada +001

France +33

French Polynesia +689

Germany +49

Italy +39

Japan +81

Korea +82

New zealand +64

Spain +34

United Kingdom +44

United States +1

Vanuatu +678

New Caledonia +687AGENCE KENUA

Cruises Representative

28 45 45/26 00 55

TONTOUTA AIRPORT

(Flight times) 35 11 18

AIR CALÉDONIE

(Domestic fl ights) 25 21 77

AIRCALIN 26 55 00

QANTAS 28 65 46

AIR NEW ZEALAND

28 66 77

POLICE 17

FIRE BRIGADE 18

DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES

1012

COOL CALLING! T h e I Z I c a r d m a k e s phoning quick and easy and can be used to make local and international calls from a public call box, a landline or a mobile. It’s a non-rechargeable prepaid phone card with a pin code. Two face values are available: F1,000 and F3,000. On sale at various designated sales points a n d a l l O P T t e l e c o m branches. International calls now cost less! Dial 00.

PHONE CALLS

HOSPITALSSAMU-SOS MEDECIN 15Nouméa: Gaston-Bourret/Magenta 25 66 66La Foa Dispensary 44 32 14Koné Dispensary 47 72 50Koumac: Paula Thavoavianon 42 65 00Poindimié: Raymond Doui Nebayes 42 71 44Lifou Dispensary 45 12 12

DUTY/ON CALL MEDICAL SERVICES/NOUMÉAPharmacies: Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 July: Pharmacie de Ducos, 128 route Baie des Dames, Logicoop Tel 27 36 00 - Sat. 2 & Sun. 3 August: Pharmacie de la Porte d’Argent, 356 rue Armand Ohlen, PK4 Tel 41 99 11 - Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 August: Pharmacie de la Plage, 55 rue Gervolino, Magenta Plage Tel 28 88 60 - Fri. 15 August: Pharmacie de l’Anse Vata, 91 route de l’Anse Vata, Motor Pool Tel 26 10 66 - Sat. 16 & Sun. 17 August: Pharmacie de L’Océan, 97 rue Gabriel Laroque Tel 28 81 28Doctors: Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 July: Dr Claudie-MOUQUET-LEEMAN, 128 route Baie des Dames, Logicoop Tel 27 47 90 - Sat. 2 & Sun. 3 August: Dr Frédéric MARGIS, 4 rue du Mal Lyautey, Normandie Tel 43 63 63 - Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 August: Dr Pascal MAYBON, 1 rue la Havannah, Aérodrome Magenta Tel 25 10 39 - Fri. 15 August: Dr Patrick CHENE, 10 rue Paul Kervistin, Anse Vata Tel 26 26 21 - Sat. 16 & Sun. 17 August: Dr Dominique Barrois, 33 Avenue Henri Lafleur Victoire, Centre Ville Tel 27 13 31

NC country code: +687

Bourail 46 46 12

Canala 42 60 61

Hienghène 42 43 57

Île des Pins 46 10 27

46 14 00

Koné 47 22 06

Koumac 42 78 42

La Foa 41 69 11

Lifou 45 00 32

Maré 45 41 07

Mont-Dore 46 06 25

Nouméa 05 75 80 28 75 80Ouégoa 47 64 05

Ouvéa 45 71 11

Thio 44 80 33

Tontouta 35 11 18

Touho 42 88 07

Voh 47 27 68

Yaté 46 20 65

TOURIST INFO CENTRES

EDITOR:

Tel (687) 23 23 80 - weekly@onenparle.nc

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: NCTPS, On en Parle !

PHOTOS: OEP - NCTPS - Stéphane Ducandas Pierre Jenot - Caroline Degroiselle - Stéphane Durand - Alain Fort - La Fiesta - Musée Histoire Maritime, Tourisme Province Nord

TRANSLATIONS: Elaine Sutton

PRINTED BY: Le Gratuit

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CALEDONIAN TASTE

Chayote

Hello. Bonjour.

Goodbye. Au revoir.

Thank you. Merci.

Please. S’il vous plait.

Yes. Oui.

No. Non.

What’s your name? Comment vous

appelez-vous ?

I would like a drink. Je voudrais boire.

I would like to eat. Je voudrais manger.

Where is...? Où est... ?

Where can I take a taxi?Où puis-je prendre un taxi ?

Where can I take a bus?

Où puis-je prendre un bus ?

I would like to go to…

Je voudrais aller à...

Could you show me

the way to downtown?

Pourriez-vous me montrer

le chemin du centre ville ?

What is it?

Qu’est-ce que c’est ?

How much does this cost?Combien ça coûte ?

I would like to buy a…

Je voudrais acheter…

I don’t feel well. Je ne me sens pas bien.

I need a doctor. J’ai besoin d’un docteur.

Please help me! Aidez-moi s’il vous plaît !

I don’t understand.Je ne comprends pas.

Please take me to this adress. S’il vous plait emmenez-moi

à cette adresse.

Sorry to bother you. Désolé de vous déranger.

Are there rooms available?

Avez-vous des chambres

disponibles ?

I’d like to make a reservation.Je voudrais faire une

réservation.

Where is the bathroom? Où sont les toilettes ?

Do you accept credit cards? Acceptez-vous les cartes

de crédit ?

Please bring the bill. L’addition, s’il vous plait.

What time is it? Quelle heure est-il ?

Left. À gauche.

Right. À droite.

Straight on. Tout droit.

Today. Aujourd’hui.

Tomorrow. Demain.

Yesterday. Hier.

LITTLE LEXICON

OPENING HOURS Shops are generally open from 9. a.m. to midday and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Only food stores stay open non-stop from 7.30 a.m. to around 7 p.m.

SHOPS & STORES

TAKE A BUSKaruia buses (red buses): Line 40 goes to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre from the bus stop between cinema and fire station.Lines 10 & 11 follow the beach roads. Farés: adults, F210 one way. Tel 26 54 54 or www.karuiabus.com

TAKE A TAXITaxis, Central rank Place des Cocotiers, faré from city centre to beaches, F1,400. Tel 28 35 12

TAXI BOATS Dal’Ocean open every day, 6 destinations Tel 96 11 31Plage loisirs open every day, 2 destinations Tel 26 90 00 Lhooq 6 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel 77 27 16Coconut 14 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel 75 50 17

GETTING AROUND

Very few of Nouméa’s shops stores and tourism leisure activities

accept foreign currency. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are

available throughout the territory. Have your pin code handy.

Banks are generally open 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

EXCHANGE OFFICE (Exchange rates on 23 July 2014)

1 USD = 82 XPF 1 NZD = 70 XPF

1 AUD = 77 XPF 1 EUR = 119.33 XPF

Location: Inside the Harbour Station, next to the Tourism

Office Desk. Opening hours: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (day ship)

From 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (night ship). You can also exchange currency at Nouméa city banks and ATMS are available at: BNP, 111 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Nouméa. BCI, 55 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons and 20 rue Anatole France, Downtown.

COST OF LIVING

Usefu l tips

USEFUL NUMBERS

French baguette F100

Carton of takeaway food F800

A beer in a bar F500

1.5l bottle of fizzy drink F200

Coffee F300

Cyber café F700/hour

1.5l bottle of mineral water F100

Hamburger & fries F1,000

Newspaper F150

Fried mini spring roll F120

Pack of chewing gum F100

Road toll F150

Ham sandwich F300

Cinema ticket F1,140

Bus ticket F210

MONEY

The chayote is an edible plant originating in South

America. It is a large pear-shaped vegetable, pale green

or yellow in colour, with firm flesh and a delicate nutty

taste.

Chayote gratin

1 kg chayote, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 glass of

milk, 4 garlic cloves, thyme, 1 tbsp oil, grated cheese,

breadcrumbs, salt, pepper.

Peel the chayote, dice them and cook in boiling water

with salt, thyme, oil and 1 crushed garlic clove. Prepare a

béchamel sauce by gently heating the 3 remaining garlic

cloves with the butter and gradually mixing in flour, milk

and pepper. Continue stirring until sauce thickens. Butter

a gratin dish, add the chayote and cover with the sauce,

grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 mins at

thermostat 6.

Chayote salad

2 chayote, 1 garlic clove, wine vinegar, 10 cl oil, parsley,

salt and pepper.

Quarter the chayote, peel and remove the centres. Dice

finely and boil in salt water for 15 mins. Drain and mix

in the vinaigrette (wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and

chopped parsley). Serve warm.

CULTURAL PASSPORT

The entrance to the Great Hut which lies at the heart of

every Kanak chiefdom is flanked by intricately carved

doorposts known as the “guardians of the house”.

The French term for these symbolic doorposts is

“chambranles”. They have no load-carrying purpose

but are decorative features with a strong symbolic

power similar to that of the roof finial atop the pointed

thatched roof. Traditional Kanak architecture is in itself

symbolic of social structure; the doorposts stand either

side of the entrance to the Great Hut which is the Clan

Chief’s seat of power and the doorway is so low (1.5 m)

that visitors must bend down as they enter, showing

their respect for those present in the hut.

Ancient skills

Kanak doorposts are traditionally sculpted by skilled

craftsmen from the massive, tightly grained wood of

the endemic tree Montrouziera cauliflora, known locally

as “houp”. Custom dictates that only wood from dead

trees should be used (such as trees blown down in a

storm or cyclone). Thus the doorposts symbolise the

spirits of bygone ancients guarding the threshold for

their living descendents.

Ancestral Guardians

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THE 360° REVOLVING RESTAURANT

The best views in Nouméa

Open every day from 6.30 a.m. to 10.30 p.m. (closed Sunday evening)

7 rue Louis Blériot - Anse Vata - Tel: 23 90 90Email: info@ramadaplaza-noumea.nc www.ramadaplaza-noumea.nc

ALL YOUR FAVOURITE BURGERS & ICE CREAMS5 mins on foot from the ship, next to the Museum & facing the city market.

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KEYS

Information centre

View point

Beach

Swimming

Bus terminal

Taxi rank

Taxi boat

Marina

Change offi ce on exchange machine

Supermarket

Shopping Mall

Duty Free

Restaurant

Hotels

Casinos

Toilets

Post Offi ce

Free Wifi

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