Grande Terre


 * Not to be confused with Grande-Terre in Guadeloupe

Grand Terre is the main island in New Caledonia. It is one of the largest islands in the Pacific. The barrier reef lying off New Caledonia is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in size.

Cities

 * — the chic, French-influenced capital city of New Caledonia and the only real city of any size
 * - on the southwestern side of the island
 * - many rivers come together here; popular with surfers
 * - located on a bay known for eroded limestone islets
 * - provincial seat of North Province
 * - offers many active outdoor activities
 * – second largest city in New Caledonia
 * - seven tiny islets
 * - far northwest of island
 * - on the eastern side of the island
 * - near the enormous Koniambo mine

Other destinations

 * (Parc provincial de la Rivière Bleue) – New Caledonia's most visited park

By plane


Due to the long distance between the airport and the city centre, connecting transport can be very expensive. The cheapest option by far is a public bus, run by Carsud. Ligne C runs 9-11 times a day each way Monday to Saturday, however only twice a day on Sundays. The journey time is about an hour 20 minutes costing 400 F one-way, departing to the city from just outside the airport terminal on the right, and to the airport from the Desmazures interchange near the bingo centre. A pre-booked shuttle service to your hotel will cost about 3000 F per person; there are a variety of options, but the largest company is Arc en Ciel (+687 27 19 80). A taxi could cost up to 10,000 F.

Go next

 * Île des Pins
 * The Loyalty Islands