Scuba diving in Amedee Island (New Caledonia)
My first dive after getting an Open Water certified was at Amedee Island in New Caledonia. I was nervous and excited. I was nervous because the expectation is that I would remember all the basic …
Category: New Caledonia
New Caledonia, also known as Nouvelle-Caledonie in French, is a special collectivity island belonging to France. France visa is required to visit this island.
- Capital city: Noumea
- Main language spoken: French
- Basic Greetings: Bonjour (Hello), Merci (Thank you), S’il te plait (Please)
- Currency:Â CFP Franc
- Forex Exchange:Â Currency can be exchanged at any international airports
- Tourist visa:Â Visa is required to enter New Caledonia (latest information can be found on New Caledonia Immigration website)
- Best time to visit:Â September to December
- Adapter required (power points):Â Type F
- Driving licence:Â International unexpired valid driving licence is required
A day in Nouméa
I generally travel every year for my birthday. And as part of that annual ritual, I randomly picked New Caledonia (by glancing through the map and finding something closer to Sydney). I had never heard of this …
