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1 WINING & DINING CELEBRATING GOOD FOOD AND WINE p. 2 OUT & ABOUT NOUMÉA GOES LIVE! p. 3 AGENDA IN NOUMÉA, IN THE BUSH, IN THE ISLANDS p / FREE / 25 JULY p. 3 Bourail, just 2 hours' drive from Nouméa, a town steeped in history and surrounded by glorious scenery, will be hot news in August as the annual Fair hits the scene... A trip to Bourail is the ultimate opportunity to experience New Caledonia's outback at first hand, to meet local characters and learn about their way of life. Festival fun guaranteed The annual Bourail Fair and Field Days, scheduled this year from 15 to 17 August, is a top attraction for one and all. Over the 3 days of the Fair, the country's stockbreeders and farmers come together to share their enthusiasm, skills and know-how: farm machinery sales, livestock contests and local specialities to sample and enjoy... Other highlights include stock car racing, games for the kids and exciting contests to delight everyone. The real star turn of the Fair is the thrilling Grand Rodeo, set for Sunday afternoon, a perennial favourite with fairgoers! You won't forgive yourself if you miss it!! The new Sheraton Deva Friday 1 st August heralded the eagerly-awaited opening of the brand new Sheraton Deva Resort & Spa. Nestling in the heart of the vast Deva Domain, the hotel offers a subtle blend of Melanesian tradition and French elegance. Treat yourself to a stay in one of its 180 luxurious rooms or suites, all with private terrace and awesome views! Tourist Office Tel (free call) Bourail office Tel In Nouméa for just a few hours? Shops, museums, beaches, beauty spots turn to p. 6 for all the best tips. Useful tips p.7 Don t miss a single Weekly... sign up now for your own free copy! weekly@onenparle.nc The Weekly is provided free of charge by New Caledonia Tourism Point Sud

2 HOT PICKS New Caledonia Marathon - go for it! Experience A WHALE OF A TIME! From July to mid-september each year, hundreds of humpback whales return to offer us a breathtaking show. After spending the summer feeding in Antarctica, the humpback whales migrate to the safe, Wining & Dining Calling all fans of fine cuisine! The 20 th Food, Wine and Table Decoration Show is on from 31 July to 3 August. For 4 days, over 40 exhibitors will be competing to For fun and thrills, don't miss the 32 nd New Caledonia International Marathon scheduled for Sunday 24 August. You can register to take part online via the warm waters of New Caledonia s lagoon to breed, give birth and nurse their calves. It's a fantastic opportunity for a close-up view of these superb marine mammals... always an awe-inspiring experience. Join a whale-watching trip from Baie de la Moselle or Prony Bay for a thrilling Celebrating good food and wine demonstrate their skills and specialities, with a host of delights to seduce food and wine buffs: foie gras, preserved delicacies, delicatessen treats, cakes and pastries to tempt and flatter your tastebuds, accompanied by some of the finest vintage wines. Marathon website until 20 August and on the spot at Nouméa's Henri Milliard horse-racing stadium until 22 August. The km marathon will be run over a superb seaview route along Nouméa's bays and Promenade Pierre Vernier and will finish at Henri Milliard racecourse. All ages welcome 4 other race events are day observing their graceful antics. Memories to treasure forever Local professionals, all signatories of the Good Conduct Charter, will whisk you off for a day observing these emperors of the sea in complete Meat heaven Succulent local meat will play a star role with a special area given over to a "Meat Fest": workshops, demonstrations and a chance to chat with local specialists... And don't miss the meat bar run by catering scheduled: a km semi-marathon and a 5 km "Fun Race" perfect for some healthy exercise with family and friends, a 5 km mini-adventure race over the picturesque heights of Ouen Toro and finally, the 2 km Agnès Bernard Challenge race specially designed for the kids. Information and registration: safety, and will provide fascinating information about the whales and their habitat. Don't forget your cameras... awesome photo opportunities guaranteed! Calédonie Charter at Maison du Lagon Tel school students who will be putting their all into showing off their expertise under the watchful eyes of their teachers! From 8.30 a.m. Maison des Artisans, 12 av. James Cook, Nouméa. Tel Feel Good ANNIVERSARY INDULGENCE You'll find luxury 4 Star wellbeing paradise Aqua Royal Spa at the magnificent Château Royal Beach Resort and Spa hotel complex. A 300 m² pool with massage jets, a dream beauty care centre... it's time to pamper yourself in style! Celebrate the spa's 3 rd anniversary and experience the brand new water-based beauty treatments, an exclusive in New Caledonia, plus luxury Pevonia skincare products. See you there! Aqua Royal Spa, Château Royal Beach Resort & Spa, 140 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel Art & Culture A FANFARE OF EXQUISITE COLOUR From 18 to 30 August, w o r l d - renowned N e w Caledonian n artist Caroline Degroiselle will be delighting art lovers with another of her eagerly awaited exhibitions. Her new show "Côtes à Côtes-Écumes des mers" is a hymn to the sea. Vibrant and joyously evocative, her paintings conjure visions of soaring cliffs, swirling waters, jewelled beaches and sailing boats at rest and dancing in the wind and waves... Galerie Artebello, 30 rue Auguste Brun, Quartier Latin, Nouméa. Tel

3 25 JULY PAGE 2/3 The Nature Spot PROTECTING OUR MARINE HERITAGE NEW CONCEPT, NEW FIXED-PRICE MENU, DAILY SALAD SPECIAL All the scents and savours of Southern French cuisine New Caledonia has just made history by establishing a vast marine nature reserve to promote environmental protection. Named the Natural Park of the Coral Sea (Le Parc Naturel de la Mer de Corail), the new reserve covers 1.3 million km² and is the largest wilderness preserve anywhere, on land or at sea. The protected area covers all of New Caledonia's exclusive economic zone. The park sets an example of proactive preservation, contributing to sustainable development practices and protecting the UNESCO World Heritage listed lagoon. Outstanding biodiversity The newly established sanctuary shelters ecosystems plunging to over 8000 metres below sea level, making it the deepest marine coral reef reserve in French waters. It contains more than 25 species of marine mammals, 48 shark species and five species of sea turtles. Over the coming months, a management committee will be set up to decide on protection levels, with some areas being open to fishing or recreational activities. BAIE DES CITRONS TEL The oldest restaurant on Baie des Citrons Out & About Nouméa goes live! FRENCH gastronomy Seafood gastronomy Tel Sponsored by local brewers "Grande Brasserie de Nouvelle- Calédonie", this year's Live in August music fest will run from 1 st to 31 August. GBNC organises this hugely popular big live music event every year, with a star line-up of acts. Four exciting bands have flown in from Sydney and Melbourne to electrify music fans in Nouméa with their latest sounds. Let's dance Top indie pop band Saskwatch will get you dancing with their individualistic music - upbeat yet full of soul. Virtuoso gypsy world music fusion band Lolo Lovina will delight fans of gypsy, jazz and tango sounds. Let s rock Rock will also be a big feature of the festival with Sydney band Lime Cordiale working their gear for maximum effect. Critics and fans love them... so will you! And finally Melbourne band Zoophyte, who have forged an enviable reputation as an explosive live act, will be setting the stage on fire with their raw energy. Prepare to go live! Program details GBNC EVENTS CALEDONIAN TRAVEL AGENCY YOUR HOLIDAYS ARE OUR RESPONSABILITY * An authentic look on the world MIRAGE VOYAGES The agency of the Anse Vata Mail : contact@mirage.nc Tél Mirage Voyages

4 WHAT S UP? L Nouméa WHERE TO STAY Casa del Sole Apartments* 10 Route de l aquarium, Baie des Citrons. Tel Château Royal Beach Resort & Spa*** 140 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel Hôtel Beaurivage** 7 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons. Tel Hôtel Hilton**** 109 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel Hôtel Le Lagon*** 149 Route de l Anse Vata, Anse Vata. Tel Hôtel Le Paris** 45/47 Rue de Sébastopol, Downtown. Tel Hôtel Le Stanley*** 33 Rue de la Riviera, Ouémo. Tel Hotel Le Surf*** 55 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel Le Méridien Nouméa***** Pointe Magnin, Val Plaisance. Tel Nouvata Parc Complex*** 123 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel Ramada Plaza*** 7 Rue Louis Blériot, Anse Vata. Tel highlights include live music and a fi rework display. Cruise ship terminal, Fri. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m., Sat. 26 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. & Sun. 27 July from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tel (free call) FRI. 25 TO THURS. 31 JULY Exhibition Show by paintings by Patrick Duffi eux inspired by the Madeleine Falls. Naturami Gallery, 81 rue Charleroi, Vallée des Colons Tel FRI. 25 JULY TO SUN. 10 Exhibition Yuendumu & Nyirripi Vibrantly colourful paintings of Aboriginal landscapes. DZ Gallery, 27 Boulevard Exterior, Faubourg Blanchot Tel SAT. 26 JULY Theme Evening FRI. 1 ST Dance till you drop to sizzling sounds at a Lati Zook evening. From 7 p.m., Ramada Plaza Hotel* Tel Theme Evening Girls only extravaganza - an orgy of make-up, wellbeing and hairstyling workshops and attractions. From 7 p.m. Venezia Room, Nouvata Park Complex* Tel SAT. 2 Sway to rumba and fl amenco vibes with gypsy band "Fuego Ritano". From 7.30 p.m. La Bodega, 134 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata Tel FRI. 8 Theme Event SAT. 16 Hot blues, soul and groove sounds with local band Blues Note. From 9 p.m. Les 3 Brasseurs, 33 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel TILL 14 SEPT. A journey back to the year the fi rst shipload of convicts landed in New Caledonia. Maritime History Museum Tel (address p 6) BARGAINS GALORE! *See above address book ALL YEAR ROUND Guided Tours Guided tours of the Tjibaou Cultural Centre with English commentary. Tuesday to Sunday 9.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. English audio guides also available for hire. Tjibaou Cultural Centre Tel (address p 6) Walkabout Show Explore the myth of human creation, accompanied by the drums and songs of the We Ce Ca dance company, in the unique plant world of the Kanak Path. Tues. & Thurs p.m. to 4 p.m. Advance booking required. Tjibaou Cultural Centre Tel (address p 6) Heritage Guided tours of historic penitentiary buildings at Nouville. Guided tour in French lasting at least 2 hours. Advance booking required. Weds. & Sat. at 2 p.m. Tel Art & Music On the 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of each month, the Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural and arts events. Art Centre Tel (address p 6) FRI. 25 TO SUN. 27 JULY Tourism Trade Fair 3 whole days to explore the attractions offered by a host of tourism providers. Other Get a real taste of the Bayonne party spirit at Fronton Etchekan. From 1 p.m. to 2 a.m. 20 rue Colnett, Motor Pool Tel SUN. 27 JULY Join Fanfare Malawi brass band to celebrate the Bayonne festival at La Fiesta restaurant. From 7 p.m. 5 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons Tel Whales are the theme for a special evening event at Nouméa Aquarium. From 5 p.m. Lagoon Aquarium Tel (address p 6) SAT. 10 Major Casino Coupe Clarke race event at Henri Milliard racecourse. 14 rue Edouard Bleriot, Anse Vata Tel Discovery weekend Spend a weekend exploring Ouen Island on 2 & 3 August: meet the island tribe, see the sights and the whales... The program includes a customary ceremony, tribal homestay accommodation with a home- cooked meal, a sea trip and a nature trail! Book now for a truly unforgettable island weekend. The bargain hunting season officially opened with the launch of the winter saleson25july July. Thesalescontinueuntil until 16 August and you'll find a wonderful selection of items at knock-down prices in a host of shops and stores. So don't hang around if you want to snap up bargains... early birds get the best deals! South Province WHERE TO STAY A LA TABLE DE JULIA Thio 2 rooms each sleeping 4 people, plus one room for a couple. Relax in a dream setting, lulled by the murmur of the waves and the soft sigh of the southern breeze Home cooked meals (please book ahead) Rates: F3,000/night/2 pax, F1,500/additional guest Borendi Tribe Tel CHEZ JULIEN ET MAÉVA Thio Homestay accommodation at Port Bouquet Tribe, lagoon-side guestroom sleeping 2. Tel / DOMAINE DE MERANKI Sarraméa Bijou accommodation blending contemporary and traditional décor in rural setting. Tel / meranki@lagoon.nc GÎTE DE LA FORÊT NOIRE La Forêt Noire hamlet, La Foa Peace and relaxation at a hilltop guesthouse in an idyllic setting commanding breathtaking views of the plains and lagoon. Tel gitedelaforetnoire@hotmail.fr GÎTE LA PETITE FERME (Bienvenue à la Ferme farm holidays member) Pocquereux A chance to share in the daily life of the farm, relax and ramble over the estate. Bungalow accommodation. Home cooking - please book ahead. Tel / GITE DE LA RIVIÈRE DU CAP Bourail Accommodation in separate bungalows, 20 km north of Bourail past the Cap river bridge. Forest and riverside setting. Tel / Bochin.jpc@canl.nc

5 25 JULY PAGE 4/5 ALL YEAR ROUND Museum Bourail. Explore the fascinating history of the Bourail region: the life and traditions of the Keku and the Orowë tribes, the establishment of the convict prison farm, the development of Bourail village and how people lived at the time, the New Zealand military base during WW2. Bourail Museum, rue Simone Dremon, Tel Bourail. Float over Bourail lagoon with a powered paraglider and delight in a view you ll fi nd nowhere else in New Caledonia. A totally unforgettable experience! Advance booking required Tel Yaté. Nature trails on foot and mountain bike, rustic picnics... Experience the ravishing scenery and fi erce red earthy tints of the Deep South at Parc de la Rivière Bleue nature reserve. Parc de la Rivière Bleue Tel FRI. 25 & SAT. 26 JULY Mont-Dore. Rock festival at Mont-Dore Cultural Centre Fri. 25 from 8 p.m. & Sat. 26 from 6 p.m. Victorin Boewa Complex, Boulari Tel SUN. 27 JULY Raid de l espoir adventure race Mont-Dore. Foot race along the signposted loop trail at Cap N'Dua Information: FRI. 8 & SAT. 9 Yaté. Kayaking though the Drowned Forest at full moon. Aventure Pulsion Tel SAT. 16 Discovery Day Thio. Guided tour of Thio Plateau Mine and a friendly lunch with the Bota Méré Tribe. From 8.30 a.m. Thio Tourism Tourism Offi ce (free call) The editor clearly cannot accept any responsibility for any subsequent changes of program North Province WHERE TO STAY Le Koniambo*** Route provinciale 1, Koné. Tel La Néa*** RT1, Lot 218, Koné. Tel Malabou Beach** Néhoué Bay, Poum. Tel Tiéti Poindimié*** 16 voie urbaine n 1, Poindimié. Tel ALL YEAR ROUND History Tours Koumac. Guided tours of old Tiébaghi village near Koumac. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 8 a.m. Koumac Tourism Tel SAT. 26 JULY Exhibition Ponérihouen. Yam and Water Taro Fair with demonstrations, live music and dance attractions. From 7.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Municipal Stadium Tel *See above address book Loyalty Islands WHERE TO STAY LIFOU Tourist Information Office Tel / MARÉ Nengone Tourist Information Office Tel OUVÉA Laaï Tourist Information Office Tel / LIFOU Arts & Crafts Exhibition and sale of handcrafted items at the Women s Space, Wé Townhall courtyard Mon. to Thurs a.m. to a.m. & 1 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. Tel MARÉ Arts & Crafts Women s Space, Yeiwéné Yeiwéné Cultural Centre, La Roche. Mon. to Fri. 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tel OUVÉA Ouvéa Soap Factory Wadrilla Tribe. Tues. & Thurs. 8 to a.m. Advance booking required. Tel Treat yourself to sheer pampering and relaxation. With 7 luxury private cabins, the AQUA ROYAL SPA offers a wide range of massages and beauty care treatments. Experience the beneficial power of water with an AQUATONIC POOL session, a 300 m² pool with water heated to an ideal 32-34, massage jets, Jacuzzi, sauna and hammam. OPEN: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. 8 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. 6 p.m. ADVANCE BOOKINGS ONLY COMPLEXE CHATEAU ROYAL 140, Promenade Roger Laroque Nouméa, New Caledonia

6 LIFE STYLE Tourism Route ART CENTRE Theatre, festivals, exhibitions... Every Tuesday evening (except the last Tuesday of the month) the Art Centre gardens are the venue for a variety of cultural and arts events, Downtown. Tel minutes walk from BERNHEIM LIBRARY A selection of books, papers & magazines in French and English. Tues. Thurs. & Fri. 1 to 5.30 p.m. Weds. 9 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 41 avenue du Maréchal Foch, Downtown. Tel minutes walk BOTANICAL AND WILDLIFE PARK* Magnificent botanical gardens and wildlife park. Open Tuesday to Sunday from a.m. to 5.45 p.m. (from 1 st September to 30 April) and from a.m. to 5 p.m. (from 1 st May to 31 August). Last admission at 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. Route Teyssandier de Laubarède, Montravel. Tel Take a taxi or take a tour leaving from the Cruise Ship Terminal LAGOON AQUARIUM* A magical window onto New Caledonia s lagoon Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Last admission at 4 p.m. 61 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata. Tel No. 10 & 11 bus from, get off at Le Surf hotel stop MAISON CELIERES & MAISON DU LIVRE Explore one of Nouméa s oldest and finest colonial mansions. Tues. to Sat. 11 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. 21 Route du Port-Despointes, Faubourg- Blanchot. Tel No. 60 bus from Place des Cocotiers get off at Place Valbonne MARITIME MUSEUM* Visit the redesigned Maritime Museum and set off on a voyage of discovery of New Caledonia s maritime history, including the superb collection of items from the doomed La Pérouse expedition. Open from Tuesday to Sunday (closed on Mondays) From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 11 avenue James Cook. Tel MUNICIPAL MARKET Vast choice of souvenirs, fresh fruit & vegetables Open every day 6 a.m. to midday Closed every Monday Port Moselle. MUSEUM OF NEW CALEDONIA* Exploring Melanesian culture Open every day except Tuesdays and public holidays. 9 a.m. to a.m. & p.m. to 4.30 p.m. Opposite Baie de la Moselle. Tel NOUMÉA CITY MUSEUM* A fascinating insight into various periods of New Caledonian history Open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 39 rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown. Tel Two blocks up from the Tourist Office, on the left OUEN TORO VIEWPOINT* The trail to the panoramic viewpoint is 1 km long but the reward is well worth the effort - a breathtaking vista over the city and residential districts, the bays and southern lagoon... and a fascinating reminder of WW2 in the Pacific (canons), Anse Vata. No. 10 bus from Place des Cocotiers SAINT JOSEPH S CATHEDRAL* Open every day. Closed to visitors on Sundays but you are welcome to attend Mass: 6 a.m., 9 a.m. & 6.30 p.m. Visitors must be suitably attired. Rue Frédéric Surleau, Downtown. TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE An inspired blend of contemporary and traditional Kanak architecture showcasing the enduring creative power of Oceanian cultural traditions. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays Rue des Accords de Matignon, Tina. Tel No. 40 bus (bus stop between cinema and fire station) WORLD WAR II MUSEUM* The museum covers all the key aspects of WW2 as it was experienced in New Caledonia, dramatically changing the customs and ideas of a small island country and its people. Open from Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. avenue Paul Doumer. Tel minutes walk from Lagoon outings and activities TAXI BOATS How about a last minute cruise? See Taxi Boats P7 ILE AUX CANARDS UNDERWATER TRAIL Underwater discovery trail signposted by buoys. All you need is standard snorkelling gear. Snorkelling equipment hire on the spot. No. 10 & 11 bus from, get off at Plage Anse Vata stop MAISON DU LAGON Charters & cruises, scuba diving, snorkelling... Maison du Lagon is your one-stop shop for information about all water-based activities. Open Tuesday to Friday: 8 a.m. 1 p.m./2.30 p.m p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 8 a.m a.m. Closed Mondays. Port Moselle. Tel WINDSURFING RENTALS If you're longing to skim the waters of the glorious lagoon, head for MD Plaisirs at Anse Vata bay for a wide choice of windsurfing gear rentals. You'll also find other watersports specialists close by. Open every day from 8.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anse Vata Faré Tel Outings and activities in the city MOBILBOARD See the Nouméa sights, tour the bays or explore the Botanical and Wildlife Park on a Segway PT. Mobilboard rentals Le Village Complex, Downtown. Tel TINA GOLF COURSE World-class 18 hole golf course, open every day from 7 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Tel No. 40 bus heading for the Cultural Centre, get off one stop before the Centre Entertainment NOUMÉA S CASINOS Le Grand Casino is located at the entrance to Le Méridien Hotel on Pointe Magnin, Anse Vata. Casino Royal is located at the Surf Hotel, Anse Vata. Open from Sunday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Tel Guests must show passports and wear suitable attire. No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers - Stop CC Baie des Citrons BAIE DES CITRONS COMPLEX Nouméa s top nightlife hotspot. A wide range of restaurants, bars hosting live gigs and nightclubs... Open every day. Baie des Citrons. No. 10 & 11 bus from Place des Cocotiers Shopping LA PROMENADE COMPLEX Shops, restaurants (Vietnamese, Thai, French, Italian), bakery and pastry shop, bars, fresh fruit juice bar. Open every day and Sunday afternoons, Anse Vata. No. 10, 11 & 70 bus from PALM BEACH SHOPPING MALL Range of stores selling souvenirs & gifts, fabrics, table linen, gadgets & gizmos, cigarettes & newspapers and jewellery, restaurants, and a tourist agency. Open every day including Sundays, Anse Vata. No. 10 & 11 bus from PORT PLAISANCE SHOPPING MALL Shopping centre: stores, restaurant, optician, hairdresser, supermarket... Open from Monday to Saturday Closed Sunday, Port Plaisance. No. 10 & 11 bus from DOWNTOWN RUE DE L ALMA Shopping centre: stores, perfumery, cosmetics, supermarket, duty free store Closed on Sunday, Downtown. 5 minutes walk from LATIN QUARTER Shops, restaurants, bakery, post office Open from Monday to Saturday. Most shops and stores are closed on Saturday afternoon. 15 minutes walk from *See map p. 8 Cruise Ship Terminal A colourful arts and crafts market is held right on the spot inside the Terminal every time a cruise ship docks. Wander round the stalls spread out on both levels of the building and choose your own special souvenirs of New Caledonia. Just so you know: all items sold at the Cruise Ship Terminal have been approved by the Plant Health Authorities for import into Australia. Need information? Accommodation, tours, walks, currency exchange... Get all the information you need at the Tourism Office Square Olry,, 14, rue Jean Jaurès, Downtown, Tel Open Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. to midday 113 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Tel Open every day from 9 a.m. to midday & 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

7 Useful tips CULTURAL PASSPORT 25 JULY PAGE 6/7 CALEDONIAN TASTE SHOPS & STORES OPENING HOURS Shops are generally open from 9. a.m. to midday and 2 p.m. to 5.30 p.m. Only food stores stay open non-stop from 7.30 a.m. to around 7 p.m. GETTING AROUND TAKE A BUS Karuia buses (red buses): Line 40 goes to the Tjibaou Cultural Centre from the bus stop between cinema and fire station. Lines 10 & 11 follow the beach roads. Farés: adults, F210 one way. Tel or TAKE A TAXI Taxis, Central rank, faré from city centre to beaches, F1,400. Tel TAXI BOATS Dal Ocean open every day, 6 destinations Tel Plage loisirs open every day, 2 destinations Tel Lhooq 6 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel Coconut 14 destinations, open every day, advance booking Tel MONEY Very few of Nouméa s shops stores and tourism leisure activities accept foreign currency. Automatic teller machines (ATMs) are available throughout the territory. Have your pin code handy. Banks are generally open 8 a.m. to 3.30 p.m., Monday to Friday. EXCHANGE OFFICE (Exchange rates on 23 July 2014) 1 USD = 82 XPF 1 NZD = 70 XPF 1 AUD = 77 XPF 1 EUR = XPF Location: Inside the Harbour Station, next to the Tourism Office Desk. Opening hours: from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (day ship) From 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. (night ship). You can also exchange currency at Nouméa city banks and ATMS are available at: BNP, 111 Promenade Roger Laroque, Anse Vata, Nouméa. BCI, 55 Promenade Roger Laroque, Baie des Citrons and 20 rue Anatole France, Downtown. COST OF LIVING French baguette F100 Hamburger & fries F1,000 Carton of takeaway food F800 Newspaper F150 A beer in a bar F500 Fried mini spring roll F l bottle of fizzy drink F200 Pack of chewing gum F100 Road toll F150 Coffee F300 Ham sandwich F300 Cyber café F700/hour Cinema ticket F1, l bottle of mineral water F100 Bus ticket F210 PHONE CALLS COUNTRY CODE Australia +61 Canada +001 France +33 French Polynesia +689 Germany +49 Italy +39 Japan +81 Korea +82 New zealand +64 Spain +34 United Kingdom +44 United States +1 Vanuatu +678 New Caledonia +687 COOL CALLING! The IZI card makes phoning quick and easy and can be used to make local and international calls from a public call box, a landline or a mobile. It s a non-rechargeable prepaid phone card with a pin code. Two face values are available: F1,000 and F3,000. On sale at various designated sales points and all OPT telecom branches. International calls now cost less! Dial 00. Discover New Caledonia s Videos: nature, culture, recreation... The invitation to the journey begins here! Ancestral Guardians The entrance to the Great Hut which lies at the heart of every Kanak chiefdom is flanked by intricately carved doorposts known as the guardians of the house. The French term for these symbolic doorposts is chambranles. They have no load-carrying purpose but are decorative features with a strong symbolic power similar to that of the roof finial atop the pointed thatched roof. Traditional Kanak architecture is in itself symbolic of social structure; the doorposts stand either side of the entrance to the Great Hut which is the Clan Chief s seat of power and the doorway is so low (1.5 m) that visitors must bend down as they enter, showing their respect for those present in the hut. LITTLE LEXICON Hello. Bonjour. Goodbye. Au revoir. Thank you. Merci. Please. S il vous plait. Yes. Oui. No. Non. What s your name? Comment vous appelez-vous? I would like a drink. Je voudrais boire. I would like to eat. Je voudrais manger. Where is...? Où est...? Where can I take a taxi? Où puis-je prendre un taxi? Where can I take a bus? Où puis-je prendre un bus? I would like to go to Je voudrais aller à... Could you show me USEFUL NUMBERS NC country code: +687 AGENCE KENUA Cruises Representative / TONTOUTA AIRPORT (Flight times) AIR CALÉDONIE (Domestic fl ights) AIRCALIN QANTAS AIR NEW ZEALAND POLICE 17 FIRE BRIGADE 18 DIRECTORY ENQUIRIES 1012 Ancient skills Kanak doorposts are traditionally sculpted by skilled craftsmen from the massive, tightly grained wood of the endemic tree Montrouziera cauliflora, known locally as houp. Custom dictates that only wood from dead trees should be used (such as trees blown down in a storm or cyclone). Thus the doorposts symbolise the spirits of bygone ancients guarding the threshold for their living descendents. the way to downtown? Pourriez-vous me montrer le chemin du centre ville? What is it? Qu est-ce que c est? How much does this cost? Combien ça coûte? I would like to buy a Je voudrais acheter I don t feel well. Je ne me sens pas bien. I need a doctor. J ai besoin d un docteur. Please help me! Aidez-moi s il vous plaît! I don t understand. Je ne comprends pas. Please take me to this adress. S il vous plait emmenez-moi à cette adresse. Sorry to bother you. Désolé de vous déranger. Are there rooms available? Avez-vous des chambres disponibles? I d like to make a reservation. Je voudrais faire une réservation. Where is the bathroom? Où sont les toilettes? Do you accept credit cards? Acceptez-vous les cartes de crédit? Please bring the bill. L addition, s il vous plait. What time is it? Quelle heure est-il? Left. À gauche. Right. À droite. Straight on. Tout droit. Today. Aujourd hui. Tomorrow. Demain. Yesterday. Hier. HOSPITALS SAMU-SOS MEDECIN 15 Nouméa: Gaston-Bourret/Magenta La Foa Dispensary Koné Dispensary Koumac: Paula Thavoavianon Poindimié: Raymond Doui Nebayes Lifou Dispensary DUTY/ON CALL MEDICAL SERVICES/NOUMÉA Pharmacies: Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 July: Pharmacie de Ducos, 128 route Baie des Dames, Logicoop Tel Sat. 2 & Sun. 3 August: Pharmacie de la Porte d Argent, 356 rue Armand Ohlen, PK4 Tel Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 August: Pharmacie de la Plage, 55 rue Gervolino, Magenta Plage Tel Fri. 15 August: Pharmacie de l Anse Vata, 91 route de l Anse Vata, Motor Pool Tel Sat. 16 & Sun. 17 August: Pharmacie de L Océan, 97 rue Gabriel Laroque Tel Doctors: Sat. 26 & Sun. 27 July: Dr Claudie-MOUQUET-LEEMAN, 128 route Baie des Dames, Logicoop Tel Sat. 2 & Sun. 3 August: Dr Frédéric MARGIS, 4 rue du Mal Lyautey, Normandie Tel Sat. 9 & Sun. 10 August: Dr Pascal MAYBON, 1 rue la Havannah, Aérodrome Magenta Tel Fri. 15 August: Dr Patrick CHENE, 10 rue Paul Kervistin, Anse Vata Tel Sat. 16 & Sun. 17 August: Dr Dominique Barrois, 33 Avenue Henri Chayote The chayote is an edible plant originating in South America. It is a large pear-shaped vegetable, pale green or yellow in colour, with firm flesh and a delicate nutty taste. Chayote gratin 1 kg chayote, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp butter, 1/2 glass of milk, 4 garlic cloves, thyme, 1 tbsp oil, grated cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper. Peel the chayote, dice them and cook in boiling water with salt, thyme, oil and 1 crushed garlic clove. Prepare a béchamel sauce by gently heating the 3 remaining garlic cloves with the butter and gradually mixing in flour, milk and pepper. Continue stirring until sauce thickens. Butter a gratin dish, add the chayote and cover with the sauce, grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 30 mins at thermostat 6. Chayote salad 2 chayote, 1 garlic clove, wine vinegar, 10 cl oil, parsley, salt and pepper. Quarter the chayote, peel and remove the centres. Dice finely and boil in salt water for 15 mins. Drain and mix in the vinaigrette (wine vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic and chopped parsley). Serve warm. TOURIST INFO CENTRES Bourail Canala Hienghène Île des Pins Koné Koumac La Foa Lifou Maré Mont-Dore Nouméa Ouégoa Ouvéa Thio Tontouta Touho Voh Yaté EDITOR: Tel (687) weekly@onenparle.nc EDITORIAL COMMITTEE: NCTPS, On en Parle! PHOTOS: OEP - NCTPS - Stéphane Ducandas Pierre Jenot - Caroline Degroiselle - Stéphane Durand - Alain Fort - La Fiesta - Musée Histoire Maritime, Tourisme Province Nord TRANSLATIONS: Elaine Sutton PRINTED BY: Le Gratuit Despite the attention given to the accuracy of the information printed in The New Caledonia Weekly, we cannot be held responsible for last minute changes in program or prices. We protect our Island.

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