‘Events’ Stories
New Caledonia is a sport lovers’ paradise; almost a quarter of the population is involved in some sort of sporting activity, and visitors are drawn to participate and spectate at international events hosted around Noumea and beyond. Rainbow Tourism recommends a visit to New Caledonia during one of its many sporting activities, like the International Pro [...]
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A seasoned mariner or a sailor for a day, stop dreaming and come and enjoy the unique experience of sailing on the Caledonian lagoon! If you are in Noumea over 10-11 December, you can participate or spectate at the 24 Hours of Sailing event. The principle is simple: teams of minimum four persons sail non-stop [...]
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For the 10th consecutive year, Noumea hosts Teri Kite Surf Pro, a race in the world championship calendar of the Professional Kitesurfing Riders Association. What is at stake for the male and female riders is winning the World Champion title of Freestyle Kitesurfing. The event will be held in the beautiful lagoon of Noumea from [...]
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Two-thirds of New Caledonioa’s quarter-million residents live in greater metropolitan Noumea, which hosts the vital economic activity. While there is a lot there to hold tourist attention, it behoves other travelers to escape the commotion of the capital – by escaping to the outer islands. On Lifou, Mare and Ouvea, you can enjoy the tranquillity [...]
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Pacific music rings in New Caledonia this weekend, 4-5 June in Noumea. The two days of festival will include performances by seven international groups, a dozen local groups -150 artists in all. The most famous artists of the Pacific region will gather at the scenes of the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, in a brand new unifying event whose main objective is to take the pulse of the music of Oceania and stimulate trade. A visit to Tjibaou [...]
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Bastille Day is a national holiday in France, where it is also called ‘Fête Nationale’. Some of the other places where it is celebrated as a holiday include New Caledonia – a French Territory in the South Pacific just a short flight from Australia and New Zealand. New Caledonia’s cosmopolitan capital is famous for its French [...]
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Don’t miss a visit to the delightful photo and art gallery run by Patrick Dancel and Cécile Paintoux, located just off Place des Cocotiers. The photography and art galleries take up 3 floors of one of Noumea’s finest late 19th century townhouses located downtown.The art gallery opened in May 2010 and has already hosted exhibitions [...]
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Events, Isle of Pines, Loyalty Islands, North Province, Noumea, South Province
New Caledonia (Nouvelle Caledonie) is the featured Destination of the Month in the January 2011 IGLTA Newsletter. New Caledonia Tourism and Air Calin are both members of the International Gay and Lesbian Travel Association, now 1500 members strong in 70 countries. The Destination of the Month is Noumea and the Islands of New Caledonia – [...]
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Calling all gay golfers to consider a getaway to Noumea. New Caledonia hosted the 3rd New Caledonia PGA Golf Championship in early October, and the same Tina Golf Course will host the Pacific Games competition in September 2011. Tina boasts a well-earned reputation as a challenging course and this year competitors will be extra keen [...]
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The French Cheese Festival in New Caledonia brought famous French cheese master Gérard Poulard to the cosmopolitan South Pacific city of Noumea every year along with his selection of over 130 remarkable artisan cheeses – “Collection de Fromages” from all over France. The 2010 Cheese Festival took place at Le Méridien Noumea, from 8-19 June. [...]
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