New Caledonia
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Revision as of 18:00, 23 November 2007
New Caledonia
| New Caledonia | |
 New Caledonia | |
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| Capital: | Noumea |
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| Language: | ?? |
| Currency: | ?? |
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Background
New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, is situated North of the Tropic of Capricorn, between 20 and 22 degrees latitude South and 164 and 167 degrees longitude East. It comprises the Main Island, the Isle of Pines and the Loyalty Islands: Mare, Lifou, Ouvea and Tiga. Caledonia is surrounded by one of the largest lagoons in the world.
Climate & Weather
The climate is moderate tropical - cooled by the Pacific Ocean and the Trade Winds. It is a warm and sunny climate, with two seasons: warm and humid (November to April) with average temperatures from 25° to 27° and cool and dry (May to September) with average temperatures from 20° to 23°. Rainfall is heavy during the warm season, with passages of tropical depressions and sometimes cyclones.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
All yachts arriving in New Caledonia should proceed to Port Moselle. All entry formalities are only handled in Nouméa. Stopping or anchoring is not permitted anywhere in New Caledonian territorial waters before having done the entry formalities. The courtesy flag and the yellow flag (letter Q) should be hoisted when entering into New Caledonian waters. The yellow flag should be kept hoisted until the completion of the formalities.
Immigration & Customs
The maximum authorised length of stay for a yacht is six months. For more information, contact the Customs Service.
The importation of all animals, plants and products of animal or vegetable origin into New Caledonia is strictly forbidden. Exceptions, particularly as regards cats and dogs, may be made by applying to the "Service Vétérinaire et de la Protection des Végétaux", BP 256, Noumea.
Upon arrival all animals, vegetables and derived products must be declared.
Visas
An entry visa is required for certain nationalities - please enquire at French Consulates or Embassies beforehand. The permitted length of stay varies according to the type of visa.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Anchorages
- Port Moselle (Mourea - port of entry)
Islands
- Isle of Pines
- Mare
- Lifou
- Ouvea
- Tiga
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
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