New Caledonia
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===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
New Caledonia, a French overseas territory, is situated North of the Tropic of Capricorn, between 20 and | 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. | + | 22 degrees latitude South and 164 and 167 degrees longitude East. It comprises the Main Island ([[Noumea]]), 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=== | ===Climate & Weather=== | ||
Revision as of 21:55, 21 August 2010
New Caledonia
| New Caledonia | |
 New Caledonia | |
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| Capital: | Noumea |
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| Language: | French |
| Currency: | Pacific Francs XPF |
| More notes about the country | |
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 (Noumea), 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
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Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
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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. However, vessels arriving after dark are permitted to anchor in the authorized anchorages outside the entrance to the Port Moselle Marina until the Marina re-opens. Call on Channel 67. 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.
The Immigration and Quarantine will come to your boat to check you in. Customs has 2 hours in which to come to your boat after which no Customs declaration need be done.
Immigration & Customs
The maximum authorised length of stay for a yacht is six months. For individuals a 3 month non-renewable visa is given. Ask for the maximum stay even if you plan to leave beforethat. 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.
Inward Mail
Send incoming parcels and mail to:
VESSEL NAME
CAPTAIN'S NAME
Captainerie de Port Moselle
6 Rue Fregate Nivose
B.P. 2960 - 98846 Noumea Cedex
NEW CALDEDONIA
Tel: (687) 277197
Fax: (687) 277129
Email: [email protected]
Priority Mail from USPS can take 3 weeks to be delivered. Yachts in Transit do not pay duty. If you are expecting a package you may need the Customs Clearance document which you receive on checking in.
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.
French nationals must present a valid passport (not simply I.D.). The passport must be valid 6 months after the date of return. For foreign nationals wishing to stay a short time in New Caledonia, passports should be valid for six months from the date of arrival. The same applies for long-stay visas. Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter New Caledonia for a period not exceeding three months: Germany, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Norway, Cyprus, Malta, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Portugal, St Marin, St Siège (Vatican), Sweden, Switzerland.
No extension can be granted beyond the three months maximum stay in New Caledonia.
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa to enter New Caledonia for a period not exceeding one month: Argentina, Bermuda, Brunei (Bandar), Canada, Chile, South Korea, Croatia, United States, Hungary, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uruguay.
No extension can be granted beyond the one month maximum stay in New Caledonia.
HAUT-COMMISSARIAT DE LA REPUBLIQUE
Direction de la Réglementation et de l’Administration Générale
BP C5 - 98848 Nouméa Cedex
Ph: (687) 26 63 00 - Fax: (687) 27 28 28
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Ports & Anchorages
- Port Moselle (Noumea - port of entry)
Islands
Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to Forum discussion threadss
Links to discussions on Forums
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
- http://www.cruising-newcaledonia.com/ a very useful and well documented e-guide about New Caledonia anchorages
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