Nous partons pour un mois en NC avec mon conjoint et mon fils de deux ans et demi, du 9 juin au 7 juillet.
J'ai déjà vu pas mal de choses à faire, voir et lu quelques recommandations, mais je suis toujours preneuse d'informations supplémentaires.
Quel temps fait-il généralement à cette période? Est-ce qu'il faut un peu se couvrir le soir? Doit-on toujours craindre des moustiques?
Il est recommandé de faire faire la typhoïde aux enfants pour éviter tout problème avec les aliments frais. Avez-vous déjà rencontré des problèmes à ce sujet, ou connu quelqu'un qui en a eu?
Nous avons prévu de nous reposer la première semaine, en faisant les alentours de Nouméa. Je ne sais pas s'il y a des coins cachés ou peu connus que vous pourriez recommander.
La deuxième semaine, nous avons prévu de faire la province sud, ayant vu beaucoup de choses à faire sur leur site internet. Si vous avez également des idées de choses à faire ou à voir qu'ils n'auraient pas référencés, je suis preneuse.
Le we après, nous partons pour l'Ile des pins où nous allons faire une excursion en mer puis au retour visite de la grotte. Le lendemain, on fera la piscine naturelle puis plage!
La semaine d'après, nous allons faire la province nord. J'ai les mêmes interrogations que pour la province sud, si des activités n'auraient pas été référencées.
Le we après, nous ferons l'Ilôt Larégnère.
Pour la dernière semaine, ce sera repos. Nous n'avons pas vraiment prévus d'activités et j'ai cru comprendre que certaines activités locales comme des fêtes locales/festivals ne tombaient pas sur notre période, est-ce le cas ou j'aurais loupé des choses? Nous souhaitions dormir en bungalow sur pilotis à l'ilôt maitre, mais tous sont pris et ceux dispos sont à 586€. J'ai cherché d'autres bungalow sur pilotis en NC, mais n'en ai pas trouvé. Ils ont le monopole?
Que pensez-vous de ce programme? Est-il faisable?
Je pensais prendre un porte enfant pour soulager mon fils lorsqu'il sera fatigué et éviter de se trimballer la poussette, car je me dis que certains coins sont difficilement accessibles en poussette, surtout sur certaines randos de 30 mn-1h. Mais, mon conjoint me dit que ce sera trop encombrant et trop lourd et qu'on n'en n'aura pas l'utilité. Qu'en pensez-vous?
Je vous remercie d'avance pour avoir pris le temps de me lire! :-)
Tout conseil sera le bienvenu et vous vaudra notre reconnaissance éternelle ;-)
Je précise que mon frère habite Nouméa depuis moins d'un an, étant marin dans la marine nationale. Il a une voiture à Nouméa.
Pour les trajets dans la province Nord et Sud, on pensait donc rentrer tous les soirs à Nouméa, sauf une ou deux fois où l'on voulait aller en tribu. Qu'en pensez-vous? C'est faisable de remonter et descendre tous les jours sur Nouméa?
Quelle tribu conseillez-vous?
J'en avais vu sur Ouéva, mais nous ne ferons finalement que l'Ile des pins.
La première chose est que tu pourras rentrer tous les soirs sur Nouméa, mais tu risques de t'en mordre les doigts, d'être excessivement fatiguée et au final de ne rien voir du tout, sauf la route que t'auras fait 50 fois. Franchement, pour la province Nord, tu verras que les distances ne sont pas si courtes que ça et si tu veux franchir 120 fois les cols des transversales, pourquoi pas, mais même si la Tiwaka est sympathique ou celle de la traversée vers Kouaoua, je t'invite à revoir ton projet de rentrer tous les soirs sur Nouméa.
Pour a Province Sud, pourquoi pas, et encore, parce que la plage de Poé, Bourail, Farino, Sarraméa et son parc des grandes fougères, tu pourras te loger sur place sans problème, mais toujours pas sur pilotis.
Bref va falloir revoir le programme pour aller voir aussi la Poule de Hienghène, indispensable, faire quelques randonnées abordables pour les débutants ou avec des enfants.
Pour les hôtels sur pilotis, L'Escapade, sur l'îlot Maitre, est le seul à le proposer en Nouvelle-Calédonie. Tous les autres hotels, Hilton, Sheraton, Le Méridien Nouméa ou Ile des Pins proposent des chambres et bungalows agréables, mais pas de pilotis.
Sur l'île des Pins, je ne sais pas quelle sortie tu as prévue, mais si c'est celle de la Baie d'Upi, tu seras sans doute amenée à te rendre sur la piscine naturelle après avoir traversée la forêt pendant 40 bonnes minutes. S'il s'agit de la sortie vers l'atoll de Nok'anhui, aussi paradisiaque que sublime, tu auras peut-être la chance de croiser des dauphins, tortues et peut-être baleines.
En parlant des baleines, si tu vas dans le Sud, la période d'observation commence en général fin juin/début juillet donc, peut-être en profiter pour faire cette sortie si l'observation a débutée, il faudra se renseigner à la maison des lagons, au Port Moselle (à côté du Marché à voir tôt le matin, sauf le lundi, je crois)...
Voilà, sinon, pour faire les alentours de Nouméa à l'arrivée, c'est agréable de voir la ville au gré des découvertes, mais sans véhicule ce sera un peu long car les bus ne sont pas très ponctuels. Le centre Tjibaou est à faire absolument, le musée de la ville, de la Nouvelle-Calédonie, l'îlot Canard éventuellement (à 5 minutes en bateau rapide de L'anse Vata pour y passer la journée et découvrir le sentier marin), les plages de la Baie des Citrons, Anse Vata, Nouville, le Ouen Toro, peut-être aussi faire une sortie au Phare Amédée pour la journée... Bref, plein d'activités pour en prendre plein les yeux, surtout sous l'eau, il ne faudra pas hésiter à faire trempette car les métros adorent et ne trouvent pas l'eau froide, contrairement à nous qui nous sommes habitués à des températures plus agréables en été (décembre/février)...
Pour faire le tour de l'ile principale, jusqu'a l'extreme Nord et sutout la cote Nord Est, il faut compter une semaine de voyage itinerant . Revenir chaque soir a Noumea est impossible. Les routes sur la cote Est et traversant l'ike, bref les plus belles, sont aussi tres lentes. Certainement pas plus que 40 kmh de moyenne.
Ma belle soeur m a effectivement dit que je sous estimais les distances...
Dans la province nord, j avais vu qu il y avait de l artisanat tradi sympa a pouebo, puis de belles ballades a cheval a toumac. A hienghene j avais bien sur vu les ballades en bateaux et kayak. A touho ils proposent une plongee avec les raies. Il y a aussi voh et la barriere de corail de poindimie. Je pensais aussi faire une nuit en tribu a canala.
Est ce que c est trop esperer de faire tous ces endroits tt en profitant un max?
Au sud, j avais vu differentes ballades equestres et pedestres a bourail, farino, la foa et mont dore. Sans pour autant savoir laquelle serait la mieux. J avais vu la riviere bleue et les chutes de yate et les
Mines de thio.
Pour répondre à ta question, le prêt entre particulier n'est pas la coutume, parce que les vols et les accidents sont un peu trop fréquents et donc le risque est réel.
Du coup, c'est vrai que Point Rouge, qui a pignon sur rue, est un bon moyen de louer pas cher, même s'il faut comparer avec d'autres loueurs comme BD Location par exemple.
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I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the scattered info out there and I'm struggling to organize my solo trip to French Polynesia. I'm all about snorkeling—no hiking for me—so it's all about the water, water, water... I'd love to meet whales (what's the best season?), stay with locals or in budget guesthouses (I'm pretty low-key, no worries about comfort), and most importantly, be as close to the coral reefs as possible (all day long...).
I'm retired, so I've got plenty of time...
If you can help, it would mean the world to me.
Thanks everyone! !
Hi,
I'm planning a trip to this region in November. My initial plan was Adelaide-Darwin by van, but I'm worried about those critters. I'm now considering staying in hotels instead, but for the Red Centre, camping is more practical... if we overlook those pests.
What do you think? Thanks.
Hi there,
I’m reaching out because I’m finally living my dream later this year, and I could really use your advice!
On December 26th, I’m flying to Tahiti, then Moorea, and finally Bora-Bora.
Since I’ll be staying in Bora-Bora for several days, I’d love to take a day trip to another island: either Maupiti or Tahaa-Raiatea (my top picks...).
My issue is that the schedules for getting to Tahaa and then to Raiatea don’t quite work for me. Here are the two options I’ve looked into:
**Option 1: Day trip to Tahaa-Raiatea**
- Morning departure at 7:00 AM to Tahaa from Vaitape (I’ll be staying on a motu, so I need to check if there’s a shuttle connecting the motu to Vaitape early enough).
- Arrival at 8:15 AM in Poutoru, Tahaa. Tour of the island, visit to a vanilla plantation.
- Hire a "private" boat to Raiatea around 12:00–1:00 PM.
- Tour of Raiatea.
- Departure at 4:00 PM from Uturoa (Raiatea) back to Bora-Bora.
**Option 2: Day trip to Maupiti**
- Morning departure from Bora-Bora at 8:30 AM.
- Arrival in Maupiti at 10:05 AM. Visit the island and the motus.
- Return in the evening at 4:00 PM.
My questions:
- Will I have enough time to explore Tahaa-Raiatea from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM?
- Car rental? Bike rental? For all three islands...
- Time lost during rentals?
- Distance between rental shops and the ports where I arrive?
- For Tahaa and Raiatea, should I hire a guide? Would that be better organized, meaning no car rental needed, to save time or explore the island on my own?
- Finally, what do you think of these three islands and their points of interest? Which would you choose between Maupiti and Tahaa-Raiatea?
If you can shed some light on this, I’d be so grateful!!!!!!!
I can’t wait to hear your thoughts, comments, suggestions, and advice!
Hello! We’re heading to the Marquesas in July-August and I’d love to know if it’s possible, for a fee, to do a leg of the journey on the Aranui—like from Hiva Oa to Fatu Hiva, or Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou, or even Ua Pou to Ua Huka? Sure, there are shuttles twice a week with Codim connecting these islands, but the schedules won’t be known until two months in advance, and I need to book flights and hotels much earlier than that. So, what’s the best way to handle this?
Looking forward to your replies—thanks in advance!
Elisabeth Marcel
babeth.marcel@yahoo.fr
Hi there,
I’d like to go to French Polynesia.
I found round-trip flights for 650 € with Air Caraïbes.
That seems really cheap—anyone here who can tell me about this airline if you’ve flown with them before?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Hi everyone. I’ve got a round-trip ticket to Perth for 4 weeks. Is it better to stay on the west coast the whole time?
Or should I grab a round-trip to the east coast?
Or even head over to NZ as well?
Thanks for your tips.
We’re crossing New Zealand next April and we’re wondering which to choose between exploring Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.
The first is more well-known, famous, and popular, a UNESCO natural heritage site, while the second can be just as spectacular—bigger, harder to access, and less touristy.
Thanks for your thoughts!
I’ve blocked out 3 weeks at the end of March/beginning of April, arriving in Sydney and departing from Adelaide while following the coast.
Kangaroo Island is a bit of a question mark for me. If I go, I can dedicate 2.5 days to it. Is it worth the time and the cost? I’ve read plenty of travel journals highlighting the landscapes and wildlife, but I’m sure I’ll see plenty of that along my route anyway. I’m not factoring in the financial side (which isn’t negligible for KI), but I’d rather not be disappointed. What are the real added values of KI, especially since the island has been affected by fires? I’ve also come across people online calling it a tourist trap. For example, I ruled out Phillip Island because it felt too organized and structured. Sorry if I’m opening Pandora’s box here!
Hi! I just spent a month in New Caledonia (backpacking/tent) and I know some of you were looking for info on accommodations and itineraries, so feel free to reach out if you want me to share my little experience. Just to say—New Caledonia is AMAZING!!!
Hi there,
I just got back from two weeks in Fiji, and I noticed the forum discussions here are a bit outdated (the most recent ones are from 2017).
So feel free to ask if you'd like an update!
Hi,
I’m heading to Viti Levu, the main island, for a few days’ vacation.
I usually rent a two-wheeler to keep some independence.
On several forums, people advised against it—first because it’s not really the local culture, and also because of the road conditions and local driving habits.
But I’m a bit wary of English-language forums where the typical vacation is just airport-resort-airport with a taxi in between.
Can you confirm if it’s really that risky compared to, say, Southeast Asia? What are the alternatives? Buses, taxis?
Thanks!
I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
Here’s the current itinerary:
Arrival at Port Macquarie Airport in New South Wales and return from Cairns Airport in Queensland.
- South West Rock
- Cap Ridge Park
- Springbrook Park
- Stradbroke Island
- Maleny
- Noosa
- Rainbow Beach
- K’Gari
- Gladstone
- Heron Island
- Airlie Beach
- Townsville
- Magnetic Island
- Cairns
- Cape Tribulation
My main issue is transport to cover all of this.
The first leg is already tricky—I haven’t found a way to rent a car in Port Macquarie and drop it off in South West Rock.
And if we keep the vehicle until Cleveland (8 days) before taking the ferry to Stradbroke Island, it’s already around 1000 €.
- Are there any systems where we could buy a vehicle in Port Macquarie and be sure it’s bought back at the end of the trip in Cairns?
- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
As for trains, they’re not really an option for our stay in New South Wales.
In Queensland, I found the Queensland Rail Travel website with a Brisbane–Cairns line, but trains don’t run every day.
- Do you know of any other train companies in Queensland that connect coastal cities from Brisbane to Cairns?
For flights, I checked Queensland with Qantas, and most routes require a stopover in Brisbane, which wastes a lot of time, and the prices are still high.
Do you know of any low-cost airlines for domestic flights in Australia?
2025 is shaping up to be amazing, as I’m lucky enough to be planning a 6-week trip to Polynesia.
I wanted to buy the *Guide du Routard* (my favorite), but I discovered there isn’t one for this destination. And the *Lonely Planet* is from 2022, which I feel is already a bit outdated.
So I’m looking for other resources: in your opinion, what’s the best paper guide, and most importantly, what online resources have you used to prepare a trip to Polynesia?
My wife, our 3-year-old son, and I are planning a trip along Australia’s East Coast, leaving in early October and returning in mid-November. The plan is to do a 4-week road trip in a campervan, then settle down for about ten days.
The question I’m asking myself is: which way should we go? From Sydney to Cairns or the other way around? Despite all the documentation I’ve read, I’m still struggling to decide the best direction based on the climate at that time and swimming conditions.
Up north, the weather will be warmer, and the water too, unlike the south. However, in the north, there are swimming restrictions, especially because of jellyfish, whereas in the south, there seems to be less danger (apart from sharks, maybe). Are there many protected beaches in the north where we can swim safely?
Also, I should consider that in the south, the Great Barrier Reef no longer protects the beaches, so I imagine there are fewer calm spots for swimming?
I’d love any tips or advice you can share, and thanks in advance!
Hi there,
for a 6-month trip to Australia and NZ starting in NOVEMBER, I’d like to visit PNG and the Solomon Islands. Has anyone already explored these two countries?
How can you travel solo there—transport, accommodation, banking, safety—and what’s the best way to get there from AUS?
Thanks for any tips! Are there any French-language sites about these destinations?
Cheers,
jps
Hi there,
I’m leaving on March 4th for Australia from Réunion Island, landing in Perth, then a road trip down to Melbourne before flying out to Vietnam on April 15th.
I’d like to visit Perth and the surrounding area, then head southwest to Margaret River, Albany, Esperance, and back to Perth to catch a flight to Adelaide. From there, I’ll make my way to Melbourne.
1/ What do you think of this itinerary?
2/ For flights, are there any domestic airlines worth prioritizing for good prices?
3/ I’m planning to rent a car after exploring Perth and the area—I’m traveling solo. Any rental companies you’d recommend, as well as nice hotels, B&Bs, or hostels?
4/ Any tips, good deals, or info are welcome—don’t hesitate to share!
Thanks in advance.
I’m planning a solo trip from April 16th to June 2nd!
I have to work for 3 weeks in Papeete when I arrive in French Polynesia, so I can only explore on the weekends (3-day weekends). For my first weekend, I’ll visit Tahiti; my second weekend will be dedicated to Moorea, and the last weekend to Huahine.
After my work period, I’ll continue with my vacation and keep exploring:
Maupiti - 4 nights
Raiatea - 3 nights (including a day trip to Tahaa)
Bora Bora - 3 nights
Rangiroa - 4 nights (could do 3)
Tikehau - 2 nights (could do 3)
Fakarava - 3 nights
For activities, I’m mostly interested in discovering the islands, hiking, and observing wildlife.
I’m not a diver, but I plan to do a beginner’s dive once I’m there. I love snorkeling, though, and I’m wondering if I’m spending too much time in the Tuamotus, which are famous for diving from what I’ve seen.
For travel between the islands, I’ve already looked into the Bora Tuamotu Max pass, which seems like the best option, but I’d love advice on replacing it with one or more ferries.
What do you think? I’m struggling to finalize my itinerary.
We’ll be in Adelaide from February 24th to March 4th and we’d like to spend 3 days and 2 nights on Kangaroo Island.
Any recommendations?
We always travel with simple accommodations
Hi everyone, we're heading to Australia next month. We have 7 days to go from Adelaide to Melbourne via the Great Ocean Road. Should we visit Kangaroo Island or not? We can't decide! Thanks for your advice.
We really want to see kangaroos and koalas in their natural habitat.
Hi everyone,
I’m heading to NZ at the end of January.
It’s peak season—do you think it’s necessary to book activities in advance (like a cruise to Milford Sound), or is it not essential?
Thanks
We’ll be in New Zealand starting March 15th. We’re considering renting a car from Christchurch to Auckland. We’ve read that a lot of ferries have been canceled—is that true? Would it be better to rent one car in the South Island and another in the North Island? Thanks, and happy New Year!
Hi,
When I hear our French friends talk about them, they’re the most beautiful islands in the world.
For those of you who’ve traveled extensively, is that really the case?
Are the prices for accommodation, even basic ones, justified? Isn’t a room in a family-run guesthouse at 150/200 € a bit much?
Are there other islands in Polynesia (non-French) that are just as "paradise-like" but more affordable?
I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Hi everyone,
A quick introduction. I'm 27, I live in Picardy, and I'm getting married in 2017. We'd like to spend our honeymoon in French Polynesia for 3 weeks.
I'm open to all kinds of advice!!!
I think we'll use a travel agency because our work schedules don't leave us much time to organize the trip... Unless I change my mind! ;-)
But we don’t want our trip to turn into tourist clichés—we really don’t like that. That said, we *do* want to see those postcard-perfect beaches and landscapes!
We don’t dive, but I think we’ll try a beginner’s dive, and maybe even get our Level 1 certification, depending on how it goes (I read some comments about it on this forum).
Anyway, I’m looking for any information and internet links to make this trip a success.
This is THE trip of a lifetime, and it has to be perfect!
Thanks for your help!
I’m also checking out the different threads about Polynesia on this forum ;-)
Hi everyone,
What great news to read that Voyage Forum is back up and running—I’m so happy! 🙂 I need some advice for a trip we’re planning in 2025: New Caledonia and Australia.
We’ll arrive in Australia on September 1, 2025, and the plan is to spend 2 nights in Melbourne to explore the city, then rent a car to drive from Melbourne to Sydney, where we’ll arrive on September 12. Unfortunately, we won’t have time for the Great Ocean Road
I’ve checked several blogs for this route and here’s the itinerary I’ve put together:
9/4: Melbourne to Philip Island (140 km) – 1 night
9/5: Philip Island to Wilsons Promontory National Park – 2 nights
9/7: Raymond Island (free ferry to cross a 200 m sea channel) – Lakes Entrance – 1 night
9/8: Drive to Narooma (stop at Quarry Beach) – 1 night at "Bodalla Park Forest Rest Area"
9/9: Batemans Bay – Pebbly Beach – Dolphin Point – Jervis Bay – 1 night (to be found)
9/10: Jervis Bay and surroundings – 1 night at Bendeela Picnic Area
9/11: Blue Mountains National Park (1 hour from Sydney) – 1 night (to be found)
9/12: Arrival in Sydney
I know we won’t be able to see everything, and this 9-day route is just a starting point. The goal is to avoid rushing—if we see a place we like, we’ll stop, even if it means seeing less. A vacation where we don’t watch the clock too much! 🙂
Does this route (a mix of several blogs where not all stops are noted) seem realistic or too ambitious? Are there certain spots that are more worth prioritizing over the ones I’ve listed? For example, in one of the blogs I read, travelers skipped Blue Mountains National Park because they chose another site (which I’ve forgotten 😎).
For accommodation, we’ll likely be camping (free or paid), so if you have any suggestions, I’d love to hear them! 😎
Our arrival in Sydney on September 12 depends on my hope to participate in the marathon on September 15, 2025. After that, we’ll leave Sydney on September 17 for Ayers Rock.
Thanks in advance for your tips and ideas—it’s always tricky to plan a route from a distance when time is limited.
And long live this site, which I’ve missed so much since 2020! 😎🙂
