61. The Melanesian Aisle: Vanuatu And New Caledonia By John Borthwick | Travel Revie The Melanesian Aisle Vanuatu and new caledonia. by John Borthwick So thatvisitors might see niVanuatu village culture at home and also spread the http://www.travelintelligence.com/wsd/articles/art_1744.html

Booking Service Inspiration DESTINATIONS THEMES ... BEFORE YOU DIE CALL US: +44 (0)20 7580 2663 Other Features on: Vanuatu Hotels in... Vanuatu For selective hotel recommendations with reviews, go to TI Hotels , or use the site search below. Site Search The Melanesian Aisle: Vanuatu and New Caledonia by John Borthwick These might be the Improbable Isles of Oceania. From the last of the Conquistadors to the last of the cannibals - whose most recent feast was only 20, or perhaps ten, years ago - Vanuatu spans a Melanesia of kastom villages and five-star resorts, of "nambas" (the world's briefest underpants) and tax-haven bankers. These might be the Improbable Isles of Oceania. From the last of the Conquistadors to the last of the cannibals - whose most recent feast was only 20, or perhaps ten, years ago - Vanuatu spans a Melanesia of kastom villages and five-star resorts, of "nambas" (the world's briefest underpants) and tax-haven bankers. The Vanuatu archipelago (previously known as the New Hebrides) and its far-from-identical Melanesian "twin", New Caledonia were both named in 1774 by Captain James Cook, who maintained the "Anglophoney" tradition of giving improbably European names to far shores that bore no resemblance to their namesakes. Thereafter, the French and British, and their proxies - missionaries, planters and traders - poked tongues at each other for years in both the New Hebrides and New Caledonia. In a gesture of schizophrenic accord, the 83 islands of the New Hebrides were eventually lumbered with a dual Anglo-French administration, known as the Condominium (aka the Pandemonium), that lasted from 1906 until independence in 1980. With a new government came a new name, Vanuatu, which means "Land Eternal".

62. LocalPin - Society And Culture In New Caledonia Society and culture in new caledoniarelated links from LocalPin. Find links toSociety and culture in new caledonia in our geographically-organised http://www.localpin.com/info/en/oceania/new_caledonia/society_and_culture/

Society and Culture in New Caledonia Main Menu Home Wiki Contact About ... Help Wiki Know something about New Caledonia ? Why not contribute in the LocalPin wiki! You searched for Society and Culture in New Caledonia in English page 1 What? Where? in Pick search term Pick location Location: New Caledonia Search for All in New Caledonia - Directly search for All matches in New Caledonia Results 1 to 2 of 2 matching Society and Culture in All in the location New Caledonia in Oceania in World Sub-categories of the Society and Culture category: History Organisations Personal Homepages Politics ... Jane's New Caledonia Detailed information on the provinces of New Caledonia including the people, history, nature, cultural centre and postcards. http://www.janeresture.com/newcal/index.htm record no 1 of 2 Tales of Poindi Exceprts of an account of early settler life from a book by Jean Mariotti http://www.eojeanmariotti.asso.nc/english_talespoindi.htm record no 2 of 2 Elsewhere: Melanesians, Pacific Islanders, Indigenous People, Ethnicity, Society

63. Port Vila Presse Online Vanuatu News :: New Caledonia Hosts Pacific Science Gath new caledonia will host a major gathering of scientists from around the Pacificregion. Also on the agenda are climatology, human sciences, culture and http://www.news.vu/en/news/RegionalNews/new-caledonia-hosts-pacif.shtml

This website is accessible to all versions of every browser. However, you are seeing this message because your browser does not support basic Web standards, and does not properly display the site's design details. Please consider upgrading to a more modern browser. ( Learn More Vanuatu News You are here: home news regional news New Caledonia hosts Pacific science gathering Posted Wednesday, March 10, 2004 New Caledonia will host a major gathering of scientists from around the Pacific region. The six-day meeting, in Noum©a, is scheduled to start on 23 August at the Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Scientists from Australia, Fiji, Vanuatu and Japan, are expected to join their French Pacific colleagues. They'll discuss possible ways to strengthen regional co-operation on marine and land ecosystems. Also on the agenda are climatology, human sciences, culture and ethnology and traditional medicine. France's President Jacques Chirac has announced that he is willing to provide more help to the Pacific, in the fields of development, science, health and culture. E-mail this page Printer-friendly page E-mail this page Printer-friendly page Latest articles in Regional News Mr Right Guy — multimedia CD-ROM with a message RAMSI force need regional recognition Melanesian Cup revival ... Fiji, Vanuatu representatives pledge to resolve trade bans

64. Port Vila Presse Online Vanuatu News :: New Caledonia Students Discover Vanuatu to learn more about the lifestyle and culture of the country and its people . The students from the northern tip of new caledonia mainland were http://www.news.vu/en/living/education/new-caledonia-students-di.shtml

This website is accessible to all versions of every browser. However, you are seeing this message because your browser does not support basic Web standards, and does not properly display the site's design details. Please consider upgrading to a more modern browser. ( Learn More Vanuatu News You are here: home living education New Caledonia students discover Vanuatu By Fred Vurobaravu - Vanuatu Daily Post Posted Sunday, October 17, 2004 Thirty-three students from the Tieta Voh College have been visiting Port Vila and the surrounding communities since Monday as part of their mission to learn more about the lifestyle and culture of the country and its people. The visit was said by its organisers to be useful for the students to discover the historical and geographical aspects of the nearest neighbouring country to New Caledonia. Their travel to Vanuatu was possible through the sister-secondary schools agreements that the Voh College has with Malapoa College. French teacher at Malapoa College Micheline Boguru said the exchange aims at boosting the English language practice for the visiting students and also at furthering their knowledge of Vanuatu. The students had the chance to ask questions about the governing arms of the Republic of Vanuatu including the Parliament, the government and the judiciary.

65. Time To Talk In the 1980s, the French territory of new caledonia was riven by of newcaledonia, and is responsible for the portfolios of youth, culture and sports. http://abc.net.au/timetotalk/english/opinion/TimeToTalkOpinion_440057.htm

Your Say Join the discussion about Pacific politics and society Learn More Opinion Program Three Building the nation in New Caledonia Issues Program Three Chiefs, priests and bankers New institutions in New Caledonia References Program Three Further reading on independence and nation building Region Map The Region Map provides information on all countries and territories in the Pacific islands More Radio Australia Sites GoAsiaPacific Your ABC gateway to the Asia Pacific Pacific Beat Covering the people, issues and events of the Pacific Asia Pacific Daily regional current affairs Carving Out Development in the Pacific Charting The Pacific Discover the Pacific, its places and people HOMEPAGE RADIO SERIES LEARN MORE TOK PISIN ... RADIO AUSTRALIA Building the nation in New Caledonia Opinion Summaries Program Three Opinion By: Dewe Gorode (New Caledonia) In the 1980s, the French territory of New Caledonia was riven by conflict between the indigenous Kanak population, the French settler community and the French state. Today, representatives of the pro-independence movement FLNKS and the anti-independence RPCR share power in a collegial government. Dewe Gorode, Vice President of the Government of New Caledonia, describes the challenges of working together under the Noumea Accord. The preamble to the Noumea Accord, signed in May 1998, acknowledges the “shadows” of the colonial period and stresses the need for decolonisation. However, the Accord has delayed a referendum on self-determination for 15-20 years, disappointing many Kanaks who hoped for political independence before the end of the 20th Century.

66. CDC - Genetic And Antigenic Analysis Of The First A/New Caledonia/20/99-like H1N RNA was extracted from a 300 µL aliquot of tissue culture fluid using the High Pure In May and June 1999, A/new caledonia/20/99, an antigenic variant of http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/vol8no4/01-0311.htm

Past Issue Vol. 8, No. 4 April 2002 EID Home Ahead of Print Past Issues EID Search ... Suggested Citation Download Article PDF Help Feedback Research Genetic and Antigenic Analysis of the First A/New Caledonia/20/99-like H1N1 Influenza Isolates Reported in the Americas Luke T. Daum,* Linda C. Canas,* Catherine B. Smith,† Alexander Klimov,† William Huff,* William Barnes,* and Kenton L. Lohman* *Brooks Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas, USA;  †Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA From February through May of 1999, 13 cases of Influenza A virus Influenza epidemics occur in most parts of the world and typically arise every 2 to 3 years, causing approximately 20,000 deaths above the yearly mortality baseline ( ). The incidence of recurring epidemics is primarily attributed to the high frequency of mutational changes in the hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) major surface glycoproteins. The hemagglutinin protein, responsible for viral uptake into host epithelial cells, is also the antigen targeted by antibodies. The HA1 subunit of the H1N1 hemagglutinin protein consists of the globular head and contains five major antibody binding sites: Sa, Sb, Ca , Ca , and Cb ( ). Mutational changes (antigenic drift) at these four sites are thought to be driven by selective antibody pressure, which can produce novel strains capable of evading the immunologic response. Monitoring the antigenic drift of viruses in global populations is essential for optimal selection of component strains for the annually updated trivalent influenza vaccine.

67. The Maori - New Zealand In History Maori history and culture brief prehistory. It can be traced throughMelanesia to new caledonia and then east to Samoa. It was in Fiji, http://history-nz.org/maori.html

The Polynesians European explorers Abel Janszoon Tasman Captain James Cook Marion du Fresne Dumont d'Urville ... Cyrille Laplace Also : The French maritime situation 15th-16th centuries History map (25k) Before annexation James Busby ... Local history links Also : A note on the annexation of New Zealand History map (25k) First hostilities The fall of Kororareka ... Taranaki War timeline Also : Hongi Hika and the Musket Wars History map (25k) Brief pre-history Early settlement ... Mu Torere More Brief history Hongi Hika, chief of the Nga Puhi tribe Te Rauparaha, chief of the Ngati Toa tribe Te Kooti : resistant, prophet, founder of the Ringatu church ... Michael Joseph Savage, Prime Minister For more biographies The Dictionary of New Zealand Biography website General information Volcanism - The eruption of Mount Tarawera Pictures ... Famous New Zealanders Kiwi ex-pats Living in the UK Living in France Timeline of events Prime Minister timeline ... New Zealand "firsts

68. Antiquity : The Chronology Of Lapita Ware In New Caledonia. (Lapira Pottery Cult The chronology of Lapita ware in new caledonia. (Lapira pottery culture).Antiquity; September 01, 1997; Sand, Christopher. Read the Full Article, http://static.highbeam.com/a/antiquity/september011997/thechronologyoflapitaware

Library Web Executives New! ... Customer Support Question / Keyword(s): Advanced Search Current Article: The chronology of Lapita ware in New Caledonia. (Lapira pottery culture) Start A Antiquity September 01, 1997 ... The chronology of Lapita ware in New Caledonia. (Lapira pottery culture) The chronology of Lapita ware in New Caledonia. (Lapira pottery culture) Antiquity; September 01, 1997; Sand, Christopher Sand, Christopher Antiquity September 01, 1997 The ware known by the name of Lapita is a lowfired pottery with distinctive geometric dentate-stamped decorations and complex shapes, found in archaeological sites from the Bismarck Archipelago (northeast of New Guinea) to western Polynesia. It is the major identifiable element of the Lapita Cultural Complex, linked with the first human expansion into Remote Oceania (Green 1993). It is a key to understanding the peopling of the southwestern Pacific. Tools: Save Article Export to Microsoft Office E-mail Print Font Size: A A A A Choose a Font Style Arial Times About Us Listings analyticsTrackingStaticDoc('1G1:20202110', 'Magazines')

69. Mike Austin: The Tjibaou Culture Centre In new caledonia, Tjibaou (after whom the culture centre is named and who wasmurdered by an extremist) referred to the centrepost as ‘the elder brother. http://www.thepander.co.nz/architecture/maustin8.php

Skip Headers and Menus Home Architecture Mike Austin: The Tjibaou Culture Centre Search: Advanced Search Browse: Home Architecture Art Culture ... OS 1.0 Help: General Help About this site Feedback Privacy ... Print this The pander is proudly brought to you by uberNET Mike Austin: The Tjibaou Culture Centre Over the past year architectural journalists from around the world have been beating a path to New Caledonia to visit and report on the newly built Jean Marie Tjibaou Culture Centre. The building has subsequently appeared in many architectural publications identifying this site as a significant contribution to world architecture. But more importantly indigenous people are also hailing the building as the first piece of architecture representing Pacific culture. This is surprising as the architect is Italian, the client is French and the location is the last of the Pacific colonies. .) By this he is referring to the adaptation of the open spaces and paths of traditional settlements for his building. The open space outdoor room typical of Pacific architecture has been covered in by Piano and the path that forms the spine becomes a corridor in the building. .) The building might be attempting to remain unconnected to the political events prior to it, and the leader it commemorates.

70. 922-262 Special Study Program: New Caledonia . The subject is designed to introduce students to......30 hours of language/culture classes held in new caledonia in November and December.Subject http://www.unimelb.edu.au/HB/2004/subjects/922-262.html

Subject information Search Index Faculty of Arts French Prev 116-217 Female Imaginary in Ancien Regime Next 116-504 French Thesis 922-262 Special Study Program: New Caledonia Note Strict enrolment deadlines apply to subjects taught during the summer semester. Any enrolment in, or withdrawal from, this subject for the summer semester must be made in line with HECS census dates, see HECS census date Availability 2nd and 3rd year Credit Points HECS Band Coordinator Dr Jacqueline Dutton Prerequisites Successful completion of at least 37.5 points at 1st year level depending on level targeted for that year. Semester Summer (view timetable) Contact 30 hours of language/culture classes held in New Caledonia in November and December Subject Description The subject is designed to introduce students to New Caledonian society and cultures, from an historical and a contemporary perspective, to provide students with the opportunity to practise intensively French language skills, and to sit the French DELF examination. On completion of the subject, students should have developed an appreciation of indigenous Melanesian culture and society, and of the French presence in New Caledonia, both from an historical and a contemporary perspective. They should also have developed an appreciation of contemporary cultural, social and political issues in New Caledonia, focusing on relations between the indigenous Melanesian population, Caledonians of French settler background, and other ethnic groups, on the one hand, and relations between the French government and New Caledonia on the other.

71. CAR CHAOS - NI 195 - Country Profile: New Caledonia / Kanaky Map of new caledonia / Kanaky To many visitors, Noumea, the capital of Kanak complaints of a loss of culture, identity and land are difficult to deny. http://www.newint.org/issue195/profile.htm

new internationalist issue 195 - May 1989 New Caledonia / Kanaky To many visitors, Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, appears to be a French riviera town transported to the South Pacific. Its beaches, hotels and fake Parisian chic have long been a great attraction for Australian tourists. This is not surprising since New Caledonia is an overseas department of France. But many of the inhabitants prefer the post-colonial name of ‘Kanaky’ and this is one of the keys to the country’s deep racial and political divisions. The substantial French settler population, many of whom came from Vietnam (French Indo-China) and Algeria, have decisively changed the character of the territory leaving the indigenous Melanesians bitter. Only 43 per cent of the 150,000 people are indigenous Kanaks. The rest are European settlers and others, including about 12,000 people from another French Pacific possession, Wallis Island. The Kanaks say the Wallis Islanders were brought in specifically to alter the balance of the population structure. In the 19th century New Caledonia, annexed by France in 1853, seemed destined to become a tiny Australia with convicts and political prisoners sent out from France. Already by 1900 the numbers of Melanesians and Europeans was about equal. During the Great Depression many settlers departed to be replaced by others in the 1960s as nickel deposits were developed.

72. WW2 Memorials - Ministry For Culture And Heritage Bourail Cemetery and Memorial, new caledonia. new caledonia lies about 1600kilometres north of new Zealand. Bourail, on the west coast of the island, http://www.mch.govt.nz/heritage/mems-ww2.html

Skip navigation ABOUT US MEDIA PUBLICATIONS ... Graves and Monuments New Zealand and the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Related Topics About the Commission New Zealand in WW1 WW1 Memorials to the Missing New Zealand in WW2 WW2 Memorials to the Missing World War Two Memorials to the Missing Commonwealth service personnel of World War Two who have no known grave are commemorated on Memorials to the Missing. The main memorial to the Missing bearing New Zealand names is found in Bourail, New Caledonia, however there are also significant numbers of New Zealanders commemorated at El Alamein, Egypt (859), Athens, Greece (480), Cassino, Italy (55), Malta (85), Singapore (61) and Runnymede, England (576). Bourail Cemetery and Memorial, New Caledonia. New Caledonia lies about 1,600 kilometres north of New Zealand. Bourail, on the west coast of the island, was the headquarters of the 3rd New Zealand Division in the Second World War. In 1943 the New Zealand authorities established a war cemetery about 8 kilometres south-east of Bourail for the burial of those who had died in the area. After the war, the remains of New Zealanders who had died in other islands in the South Pacific were brought here for reburial and the cemetery now contains 235 New Zealand graves. Situated in the war cemetery, the memorial commemorates 280 men of the New Zealand Armed Forces and Merchant Navy who lost their lives during the 1942-44 campaign in the Solomon Islands and New Britain or on operations conducted from bases in New Caledonia, Fiji, the Ellice Islands and elsewhere in the South Pacific theatre of war. It takes the form of a curved screen wall with pierced wing walls of brick, erected on a circular platform behind the Cross of Sacrifice at the northern end of the cemetery.

73. FAO Fisheries Department Review Of The State Of World Aquaculture OCEANIA new caledonia, new Zealand, Papua new Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands. Seaweed culture, mainly Eucheuma spp., supplied 400 mt of product in 1995, http://www.fao.org/docrep/003/w7499e/w7499e29.htm

3.7 Oceania Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands. Pedini, M. Production and production trends Figure 3.7.1. Total reported production from aquaculture in this region in 1995 amounted to 96,000 mt worth US$230.2 million, with an increase of 22,000 mt (28.8%) and US$35.7 million (18.4%) over 1994 ( Figure 3.7.1 ). In the global context, these figures represent 0.3% of the total volume and 0.6% of the total value. In terms of contribution to local fisheries products in 1995, aquaculture supplied 9.3% of the combined output from capture fisheries and aquaculture. Figure 3.7.2. During 1984-1995, aquaculture production increased at an APR of 15.2, compared to 5.6 for capture fisheries, which in this region have witnessed a considerable expansion in production. Despite the importance of capture fisheries for Oceania in view of the extensive EEZs of the member countries, aquaculture has been tested in 12 countries of the region and has established itself as a profitable parallel form of supply of fishery products in some of them. The growth and progressive consolidation of aquaculture in Oceania has been driven by New Zealand and Australia. The former produced 68,000 mt in 1995 (with an APR of 18.1 for 1984-1995), while Australia contributed 25,000 mt with an APR of 10 in the same period ( Figure 3.7.2

74. Pictish Nation ® Dedicated to the Picts, the preScottish people of caledonia, and Pictish culture. Covers the known history and legends about the Picts as well as comprehensive web links and a bibliography. http://members.tripod.com/~Halfmoon/

setAdGroup('67.18.104.18'); var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Search: Lycos Tripod Aeon Flux Share This Page Report Abuse Edit your Site ... Next Pictish Nation Welcome to the world's first web site dedicated to the Picts! On the web since 1994! In here I want to make some things available to potential Pictophiles and all others who come to visit. First of all, I want to create the world's first page dedicated to that ancient race (known as the Picts) whom once inhabited present day Scotland. I will try to link all Pictish pages on the web here. If you know of one I've missed, please email me with its URL and I will add it. Furthermore, for really serious Pictophiles, I recommend joining the Pictish Arts Society , which is truly the world's finest organization dedicated to preserving and expanding interest in Pictish culture. As such I enthusiastically recommend you join them! To read some books about the Picts visit the link at the bottom of the page. Finally, those of you who saw the TBS Special on June 28, 1998 "Tattoos: Women of the Ink", Let's get those letters flowing to the National Geographic and maybe they'll take a look at them too! If you liked the TBS piece, write to them and tell them you'd like them to do a program on the Picts! Their address is: Turner Original Productions, One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, GA 30348. I will also try to create links to artists who work in a Pictish genre and also WHERE you can find them. Since I believe that we about to see an explosion of interest in the art and history of these ancient people, I look forward to the page and its links changing all the time. Visit often!

75. New Caledonia Travel Guide: Travel With PATA - Your One-Stop Guide To Travel In new caledonia Travel Tourism Travel with PATA Making a Difference in PacificAsia. The Goa Ma Bwarhat Cultural Centre contains a small museum and a http://www.new-caledonia.travelwithpata.com/attractions.html

Destination Guides New Caledonia Home New Caledonia Location New Caledonia History New Caledonia Culture ... New Caledonia Costs Destination Search Select a Destination parseRec(dropData,dispData); What Is PATA? Weather in all regions New Caledonia Attractions Noumea Since the bombs and riots of the 1980s, Noumea has begun a swag of new developments unparalleled since the heady days of the nickel boom. Political rallies today are more likely to be protesting forced redundancies and cuts to services than demanding an end to French rule. From Anse Vata in the south, Noumea's most prestigious beach, to the northern suburbs of Koutiou and Yahoue, the town measures little more than 15km (9.3mi).The city centre spreads along Baie de la Moselle to the west, a fine harbour with good shelter for cruise liners, fishing boats and a fleet of private yachts. Further west lies Nouville, site of the colony's first penal settlement, and now connected to the mainland by fill from the nickel smelters. Immediately north of central Noumea the land is mainly industrial, with uninteresting residential and industrial suburbs beyond. On the eastern edge of the peninsula lie the well-to-do waterside suburbs of Ste Marie and Ouemo. Île des Pins Often the only part of New Caledonia outside Grande Terre that many travellers experience, the Île des Pins has as its main claim to fame extraordinary beaches and bays. The people are mostly Kanaks, and the island was spared the worst violence of the 1980s. Perhaps as a consequence, the islanders are welcoming and friendly to travellers. The best of the island's beaches are at Kuto, which also attracts most of the tourists. Many of the places to stay and restaurants are clustered around here, and at the Baie de Kuto local people come at dusk to fish. The penal colony governor's residence, the gendarmerie, the prison ruins and the Cimetière des Déportées are all worth exploring.

76. New Caledonia new caledonia in Melanesia is an oasis in the South Pacific, and one of thehighlights of any visit to new caledonia is the new Tjibaou Cultural Centre. http://www.janeresture.com/newcal/main.htm

NEW CALEDONIA New Caledonia Message Forum New Caledonia in Melanesia is an oasis in the South Pacific, a land of contrast, splendour and excitement. Whether you are wanting unspoilt, deserted beaches, the bright lights of nightclubs and casinos or cuisine unlike any you have experienced, you will find it all here. Click on the above map for a larger map. Venture to the biggest lagoon in the world with its breathtaking coral and marine life. Or hit the shops for designer labels and chick fashions. In harmony with the Melanesian culture, the French have brought European style and elegance to New Caledonia. CAPITAL AND MAJOR CENTRES Tontouta International Airport is around 45 minutes north and Magenta Domestic Airport is just a few minutes drive from the city centre. THE PEOPLE The population of 200,000 is predominantly Melanesian and European with small groups of Wallisians, Tahitians, Indonesians and Vietnamese. The official language is French. There are about 30 different Melanesian dialects, but English is widely spoken particularly in the tourist industry. HISTORY On September 4 th th 1853, Admiral Febvrier Despointe took official possession of New Caledonia by order of Napolean III.

77. New Caledonia Travel And Accommodation Guide The Southern Province is the most densely populated of new caledonia and bay in new caledonia where there are mysterious small dwellings, a Cultural http://www.janeresture.com/newcalcom/

NEW CALEDONIA TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION GUIDE NOUMEA AND THE SOUTHERN PROVINCE The Southern Province is the most densely populated of New Caledonia and comprises some seven thousand square kilometres approximately 40% of the whole territory. The capital, Noumea, is a garden city where long strolls are a pleasure. Walk along the beautiful beaches of Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons and enjoy browsing in the French influenced boutique. Places to visit include the Territorial Museum dedicated to the archaeology and ethnology of Oceania, the new Cultural Centre, the City of Noumea Museum, the Geological Museum and the Maritime History Museum, the Bernheim Library and St. Joseph's Cathedral. Nature lovers will enjoy the Aquarium of Noumea, the colourful variety of the local produce market, and the Zoological and Forest Park where you can see the the rare endemic Cagou, the emblem of New Caledonia. Attractions not far from Noumea include dazzling white sandy beaches, mangroves with mud crabs, the taboo Fatanaoue Caves where the mummies of high Kanak chiefs are laid to rest, the Pierced Rock, a huge cliff with caves and ending with Le Bonhomme, an enormous monolith sculpted by waves. Tourists can also visit the Cave Perrin winery and the orchids of the Amieu Pass, the museums of Bourail and Paita, and Rusa deer farms. There are numerous hikes and horseback excursions available, including many close to Noumea.

78. Islands.com | Ile Des Pins Noumea, the cosmopolitan FrenchPacific capital of new caledonia, CULTURETraditional Melanesian heritage meets modern architecture in Noumea’s Tjibaou http://www.islands.com/iledespins/

RELATED LINKS adsonar_pid=2639;adsonar_ps=2068;adsonar_zw=160;adsonar_zh=270;adsonar_jv='ads.adsonar.com'; Receive Travel Specials from Ile des Pins and other islands Ile des Pins Field Notes What to do on Ile des Pins ISLANDS Web Picks The best of Ile des Pins on the Web. Maps Ile des Pins at a glance. Archives Stories from ISLANDS magazine. Ile des Pins Where to Stay Vacation Rentals Guide Cruise Directory Other Melanesia destinations This is an Ile des Pins story: During the world windsurfing championships held in New Caledonia in 1999, board sailors suddenly stopped in the middle of the competition and dropped their sails to take in the sheer beauty of the Isle of Pines Yes, another contender for the most-beautiful-island-on-the-planet title. Capt. James Cook named it in 1774 for the tree-rich landscape, but it’s the gloriously clear waters offshore, bordered by some of the most stunning beaches (Kuto and Kanumera are the best known) in the entire South Pacific, that enthrall travel-weary visitors. This is an island made for slow bicycle rides... leisurely snorkeling... long days on deserted, white-sand strands... French picnic baskets... watching a woodcarver at work in his home... sailing a pirogue outrigger into Upi Bay to see the moon on the water....

79. Islands.com | New Caledonia and surfers are still exploring new breaks, while a major new cultural SAILING The waters around new caledonia are one of the bestkept secrets in http://www.islands.com/newcaledonia/

RELATED LINKS adsonar_pid=2639;adsonar_ps=2068;adsonar_zw=160;adsonar_zh=270;adsonar_jv='ads.adsonar.com'; Receive Travel Specials from New Caledonia and other islands New Caledonia Field Notes What to do on New Caledonia ISLANDS Web Picks The best of New Caledonia on the Web. Maps New Caledonia at a glance. Archives Stories from ISLANDS magazine. New Caledonia Where to Stay Vacation Rentals Guide Cruise Directory Other New Caledonia destinations Lost in South Seas dreams? Beautiful palm-lined beaches bordering a vast lagoon, sensational diving on coral reefs and great sailing, plus a long tradition of French culture? No, we're not talking about French Polynesia, but the somewhat more-off-the-beaten-path islands of New Caledonia. Field Notes DIVING A barrier reef surrounds New Caledonia's main island of Grand Terre, creating one of the world's largest tropical lagoons - and a sizable marine reserve is less than a half-hour boat ride from Noumea. (The French, being French, like to dive in the morning and be back ashore in time for a long lunch.) There are wreck dives and drift dives, but for something different, head to the southern end of the island. Here, underwater hydrothermals have created a massive, 120-foot-high stalagmite known as the Needle of Prony that reaches to within 5 feet of the surface. SAILING The waters around New Caledonia are one of the best-kept secrets in the world of charter sailing. Both bareboat and crewed yachts are available in Noumea, and while the stunning beaches of

80. New Caledonia Travel And Hotels Guide Comprehensive new caledonia travel guide with pictures and maps. Includes newcaledonia hotels review, scuba diving and surfing vacations, honeymoon and http://www.pacific-travel-guides.com/new-caledonia/

New Caledonia travel and hotels guide New Caledonia Travel and Tour Directory Comprehensive new caledonia travel guide with pictures and maps. Includes new caledonia hotels review, scuba diving and surfing vacations, honeymoon and wedding venues, backpacking and adventure travel and history, nature and culture. New Caledonia is situated in the south western Pacific, just north of the tropic of Capricorn, and is the most southern of the Melanesian nations. Grand Terre is by far the largest island, being 400km long and just 50km wide, and unlike all other islands in the Pacific, it was once joined to Australia and broke away about 140 million years ago. Highlights Facts sophisticated Noumea Town cove beaches and limestone cliffs of Mare and Lifou traditional kanak villages and culture isles des Pins tropical mountains of Amoa land mass: 7,245 sq. miles population: tourists: total islands: # of hotels (approx.): language: French, Kanak

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