cette fois-ci j'aimerais avoir des témoignage de personnes ayant importer leur petite bebete (chien ou chat) de métropole jusqu'en NC...
Car j'ai une toutou à faire venir....
Je sais qu'il faut contacter la DAVAR...remplir un formulaire disponible sur leur site (qui ne marche plus en ce moment d'ailleurs !!!!!)...
J'ai contacter également AIR FRANCE CARGO car c'est a priori eux qui s'occupent du voyage ( premier devis 1700 euros ) ...
J'avoue que je suis un pêu inquiet car le voyage dure 25 heures...et il y a une quarantaine ( 30 jours) en arrivant...
J'en appele donc à vous pour me rassurer dans un premier temps...et partager votre experience sur tous les points qui vous semble bon de savoir...
moi aussi je prepare notre depart en nouvelle caledonie et j enmene mon chien apparement la quarantaine le temps est variable sur les doc de la davar si ton chien est en regle 5 jours de quarantaine
va voir le site des expatriés en nouvelle calédonie il y a une famille qui a enmener leur chien et il est en pleine forme !!!!
bonjour,
en ce moment nous sommes en plein dedans,
notre voyage est prevu début juin.
et pour notre chien, nous avons envoyé il y a 15 jours le dossier COMPLET a la davar et nous avons eu une reponse par mail pour un depart debut juin.
La quarantaine est de 30 jours pour un chien arrivant de france et de cinq jours pour un chien arrivant d'une région non contaminée par la rage.
si tu as d'autres questions...
quel sentiment tu as aussi pres du depart? avez vous du boulot? pourras tu me tenir au courant de la quarantaine pour ton chien? merci de ta reponse
avec quoi pars tu? as tu prevu un container?
a bientot
deborah
coucou,
je suis vraiment embété car le site de la DAVAR...la page ne s'affiche plus...du coup je ne peux pas acceder au fichier pour le dossier à remplir...
qq1 peut-il me l'envoyer : jejeremz@hotmail.fr
du coup, je suppose que la france est considerer comme zone non rageuse = 5 jours de quarantaine????
Merci,
je viens d'envoyer un mail à la société, en leur demandant le dossier...
je vous tiens au courant, si des gens veulent partager leur expérience....
bonjour jejeremz
nous partons vivre sur le caillou le 6 juillet et notre chien part le 7 juillet nous aussi nous avons beaucoup d'appréhension pour le départ de notre chien il est très gros ( 44kg) et nous avons dû acheter la plus grosse cage que nous avons commandé chez jardiland.
ton vétérinaire peut très bien t'imprimer les documents de la davar, de plus c lui qui doit remplir la plupart des documents. ensuite appelles directement le transitaire d'air france
(kuehne+nagel) c eux qui s'occupent du transport des chiens et des chats (ils sont super sympa) je les ai appelé hier je te donne leur nouveau numéro de tel:01 48 62 85 86
c une ligne directe. t'inquiètes pas! beaucoup de personnes ont emmené leur chien et ça c très bien passé! fais le! et pense à ton chien quand il te retrouvera sur le caillou! (c ce que je me dis tous les jours).
un sentiment de soleil et de chaleur (sens propre et figure)
le boulot .............on verra sur place.............
je pars avec ma femme et mon chien "en avion" boeing 747 je crois....
pas de container; 4 sacs...................................comme d'hab !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
et je te tiendrai au courant de la quarantaine
J'imagine qu'il faut que j'aille nous présenter dans une section du forum, mais j'en profite pour poser ma question (c'est la première fois que je poste ici!) : peux-tu nous donner une idée du budget pour emmener un chien de 44kg? Le notre fait 42 kg, et c'est le seul frein à une demande de mutation en NC.
Tu as raison de partir avec ton chien!🙂
bon pour ce qui est du prix, il faut compter 200€ pour la cage, le prix du voyage si ta cage fait 0, 65m3=2550€ ou 0, 85m3=3160€, je n'ai pas encore le prix exacte je le saurai le 24 juin je pense payer 2550€ les prix peuvent changer.Il y a le prix du vaccin(j'espère que ton chien est à jour!) sinon il faut recommencer et dans ce cas se serait une primo vaccination et il faudrait attendre 6 mois à compter de la date de vaccination pour que ton chien parte.Pour les démarches contactes par mail la DAVAR : sivap.davar@gouv.nc
ils t'expliqueront tout ce qu'il faut que tu fasses, après avoir fait ton dossier à la davar appelles le transitaire d'air france "kuehne+nagel" au 01 48 62 85 86 c'est un nouveau numéro de tel et c une ligne directe.
voilà j'espère que tu en sais un peu plus!
@+
J'ai lu avec grand intérêt les différents messages concernant le "voyage" pour ton chien! Je me suis posée les mêmes questions que toi et j'ai eu les mêmes inquiétudes. Mon chien (cavalier king charles de 9 kg) était parti en février. Pour ma part, je suis en NC depuis + d'1 mois maintenant.
Pour ce qui est de la quarantaine, les échos que j'avais eu étaient très bons et ça s'est confirmé quand j'ai récupéré mon chien: en pleine forme, tout propre: nickel! Ils prennent vraiment soin des animaux. Maintenant, c'est vrai qu'il était un peu désorienté et super énervé quand je l'ai récupéré, il ne devait pas tout comprendre!
Pour ce qui est du vol, c'est effectivement le transitaire Kuhne & Nagel à Roissy CDG qui s'occupe du voyage du chien. Pour ce qui est du coût, ça dépend de la dimension de la cage, et donc de la taille de ton animal. Pour un cavalier, j'ai payé env. 900 euros (avec la cage, car je voulais être sûre que ce soit la bonne, et pas en acheter 1 autre au dernier moment parce que la 1ère n'aurait pas convenu). Je ne lui avais pas mis à manger dans la cage, simplement un nerf de boeuf à ronger et ses 2 jouets préférés. Par contre, j'avais une hantise, c'est qu'il ait soif: du coup, je lui avais mis un bloc d'eau congelée dans sa gamelle.
Le jour du départ, tu dois te rendre chez Kuhne & Nagel, en zone de fret (tu ne peux pas y aller à pied depuis l'aéroport...à savoir car nous avons un peu galéré car nous étions venus en train depuis Nancy). Une fois dans le hangar, tu mets ton animal en cage (âme sensible s'abstenir, c'est vraiment pas un bon moment...), il le transporte avec un tire-pale dans le hangar en attendant le vol. J'étais super angoissée surtout que le vol n'était que le soir à 23h, et que les mises en cage se font entre 12h et 14h...donc pas mal d'attente pour l'animal avant d'embarquer.
Je lui avais donné un petit tranquilisant léger pour l'aider à dormir une partie du voyage.
Sinon, pour ce qui est des formalités, c'est ce qui est un peu laborieux et long.
Je confirme que la quarantaine est de 30 jours car la France n'est pas considérée comme un pays exempt de rage. Pendant la quarantaine, une seule visite, derrière des vitres teintées pour pas que l'animal te voit, est autorisée dans le mois. Moi je n'étais pas sur le territoire donc pas de tentation. Tu peux avoir des nouvelles de ton chien par mail, mais elles sont limitées. Ils te disent s'il est bien arrivé et après, si la quarantaine se passe bien. Mais c'est si toi, tu le demandes, sinon...pas de nouvelles.
J'attire ton attention sur un bruit qui coure ici concernant la fermeture de la quarantaine prochainement. C'est un bruit que j'avais attendu et le salon de toilettage où j'ai emmenée mon chien la semaine dernière me l'a confirmé. On ne sait pas pour quelle raison, ni pour si ce serait définitive ou pas. Dans tous les cas, ne tardes pas pour les différentes démarches à voir pour obtenir ton autorisation d'importation par la DAVAR
A ta dispo si tu as d'autres questions
Roxijuan
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Our daughter has gone to Sydney, and we’d love to spend the end-of-year holidays with her.
The plan is to leave from Paris or Brussels and break up the trip with a 3- or 4-day layover to "split" the journey in two.
Then head back to Sydney, explore the East Coast in a van, celebrate Christmas and New Year’s in Sydney, and finally return to France with another layover.
My questions:
Which city should we choose for the layover (we’ve already visited Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and would like to see a different city)? Both on the way there and back?
Which agency should we rent a van from?
What sites should we visit on the East Coast?
If you’ve done this kind of trip before and have any tips or advice, I’d love to hear them.
Hi everyone! I’m planning a long trip of two and a half months and could use some input to fine-tune my itinerary. I already have a good idea of the dates and how the climate will vary depending on where we are in Australia. Feel free to share your thoughts!
**Zone 1: DARWIN – August 17 to 22 (6 days)**
Activities & visits: Crocosaurus Cove, Kakadu Park scenic flight, 3-day excursion to Kakadu, Litchfield, and Katherine National Parks
Flight to Alice Springs on the 23rd
**Zone 2: ALICE SPRINGS – ULURU – August 23 to 30 (8 days)**
Car rental
Activities & visits: Alice Springs (1 day), West MacDonnell Ranges (1 day), Watarrka National Park, Uluru (3 days)
Flight to Cairns on the 31st
**Zone 3: CAIRNS – August 31 to September 9 (10 days)**
Car rental from the 31st to the 6th
Activities & visits: Port Douglas, Daintree Rainforest, Mount Quincan, Herberton Historic Village, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
Bus to Townsville on the 10th
**Zone 4: TOWNSVILLE – NOOSA – September 10 to 26 (17 days)**
Activities & visits: Magnetic Island
Bus to Airlie Beach on the 13th
Activities & visits: Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef
Car rental from the 17th to the 20th
Activities & visits: Eungella National Park
Overnight bus from Mackay to Hervey Bay (20th to 21st)
Activities & visits: K’gari (Fraser Island)
Bus to Noosa on the 25th
Activities & visits: Noosa National Park
Bus to Brisbane on the 27th
**Zone 5: BRISBANE – September 27 to October 1 (5 days)**
Car rental from the 29th to the 1st
Activities & visits: Brisbane, Glass House Mountains, Springbrook National Park, Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Bus to Coffs Harbour on the 2nd
**Zone 6: COFFS HARBOUR – October 2 to 4**
Car rental from the 3rd to the 4th
Activities & visits: Dorrigo National Park
Overnight bus to Sydney (4th to 5th)
**Zone 7: SYDNEY – October 5 to 9 (5 days)**
Car rental from the 7th to the 9th
Activities & visits: Sydney, Blue Mountains, Jenolan Caves
Overnight bus to Melbourne (9th to 10th)
**Zone 8: MELBOURNE – October 10 to 16 (7 days)**
Car rental from the 13th to the 16th
Activities & visits: Melbourne, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Road
Flight to Hobart on the 17th
**Zone 9: TASMANIA – October 17 to 23 (6 days)**
Car rental from the 17th to the 23rd
Activities & visits: Hobart, Tasman Peninsula, Freycinet National Park, Natureworld
Flight to Perth on the 23rd
**Zone 10: PERTH – October 24 to 27 (4 days)**
Activities & visits: Rottnest Island, Wave Rock, Perth
Flight to Paris on the 28th
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.
