New Caledonia Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Road
Bus: Buses are available throughout the island. There are regular services in Nouméa which run every 15 to 30 minutes from 0500-1900. The Green Line travels between Kuendu Beach, the city centre and other beach resorts. The Blue Line travels to Tjibaou Cultural Centre. For more information, contact GIE Karnia Bus (tel: 265 454; website: www.gietcn.nc).
Taxi: Charges are for time and distance. There is a surcharge after 1900 and on Sundays.
Car hire: International and local companies all have representatives in the capital. Drivers must be aged 21 or over (in some cases, 25 or over).
Bicycle hire: Bicycles, motorcycles and motorscooters may also be hired.
Documentation: International Driving Permit is required.
Journey Times
The following chart gives approximate journey times (in hours and minutes) from Nouméa to other major localities/villages in New Caledonia.
| Air | Road | |
| Bourail | - | 2.10 |
| Hienghene | - | 5.10 |
| Koné | 0.45 | 3.30 |
| Poindimie | - | 4.10 |
| Thio | - | 2.00 |
| Tontouta | - | 0.45 |
| Touhó | 0.45 | 4.40 |
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