Bonjour à tous ! C'est Nad & Wil qui vous parlent...
Nous nous marions le 30 septembre 2006. Et oui ! Du coup nous souhaitons faire notre voyage de noces pendant les vacances de Noël soit du 23 décembre 2006 au 7 janvier 2007 (à un jour près !)
Notre souhait le plus cher... PARTIR en nouvelle Calédonie ou en Nouvelle zélande pour ces 15 jours.
Nous aimerions organiser notre voyage nous même si possible. C'est pourquoi nous commençons à regarder les billets d'avions. Mais un problème se pose à nous lorsque nous cherchons sur internet : Les sites n'acceptent pas nos dates en tout cas pas celle du retour sur 2007 ? Quelqu'un a t-il une solution ?
Est-ce que c'est trop tôt pour réserver? Connaissez vous un site ou nous pourrions au moins regarder les prix pour nous donner une idée du budget qu'il nous faudra. Existe-t-il des sites mieux que les autres (moins chers, plus sérieux ?)
Je rentre de 3 semaines en NOUVELLE ZELANDE, magnifique au niveau des paysages, de la nature, des plages. Et avec mon compagnon nous souhaitons aussi partir en NOUVELLE CALEDONIE à Noel prochain. Donc si vous recevez des réponses en privé, merci de me les router. Nous cherchons des infos par rapport aux prix des billets d'avion mais aussi pour l'hébergement autre que l'hotel qui est trop cher pour nous. TATATOU
Quand à TATATOU, nous nous ferons un plaisir de te tenir informer des messages reçus en privé sur la nouvelle calédonie ainsi que d'autres informations obtenues hors VF.
nous partons en famille le 14 décembre 2006 pour nous installer en NC.
j'ai réservé mes billets par l'intermédiaire d'un voyagiste (vivacances)
pour comparer les meilleurs prix allez sur le site prixdesvols.com, c'est le seul site qui propose des tarifs en fin d'année 2006, en revanche pour votre retour, en 2007 je ne garantis pas que vous ayez des réponses.
Pour info, vous partez à des dates où les tarifs sont chers, (environ 1400 € aller retour par personne au meilleur tarif)
mais si vous avez les moyens, le voyage vaut le détour, c'est une île magnifique, où les gens sont super .
je vous souhaite plein de bonheur
Merci pour l'info. Oui en effet le prix n'est pas donné. Mais en même temps c'est notre voyages de noce et également notre cadeau de mariage.
C'esy donc l'occasion ou jamais d'en profiter pour faire une voyage très, très loin
salut tous les deux!!
la Nouvelle Calédonie, j'y pars dans un peu moins de trois semaines, et j'ai rencontré le même souci que vous pour des dates autour de Noèl: introuvables!!!
sncf.com, easyvols sont deux sites qui me viennent à l'esprit, j'ai une amie qui part régulièrement au Brésil et qui fonctionne pas mal avec easyvols, perso, je n'en ai pas fait l'expérience, je suis pasée par une agence de voyage qui me proposait un billet par Air France, l'aller retour moins cher que l'aller simple sur le net, une seule escale à Tokyo.
allez comprendre???
voilà en gros, si vous avez des questions auxquelles je pourrais répondre, n'hésitez pas😉
😎 je vais enfin rejoindre mon homme qui est en poste depuis 6 mois là bas, donc à priori, ce ne sera pas de la villégiature mais un séjour un peu plus long.
par contre, d'ici quelques semaines, je serais certainement plus à même de répondre aux questions logement et vie sur place!!!
tout ce que je sais pour l'instant, c'est que se loger revient assez cher, et que la vie est un peu plus chère qu'en France... à verifier ...
salut
nous partons cet ete pour la nc on voulait prendre nos billets en sept mais c'etait trop tot et on s'est renseigne a droite à gauche dans differentes agences(jet tours, nouvelles frontiere, etc et tous nous on dit d'attendre car ils n'avaient pas les catalogues pour l'ete bref d'avoir attendu un peu trop on paye un peu plus cher mais on est au mois de janvier ... alors pour vous je pense qu'il vaut mieux prendre vaut billet en juin ou aout en tout cas commencé à regarder sur internet à partir de ces mois ci ....
VOUS TROUVEREZ DES BILLETS SUR LAST MINUTE OU go voyages ou look voyage qui sont pas mal interressant...
nous partons deux mois en velo ...affaire à suivre ...
A plus nat
salut nous partons cet ete en nc pdt deux mois à notre retour nous te donnerons les bons plans pour vous loger
nous partons en velo et tente peut être gite de temps en temps alors à un de ces quatre
nat
salut
nous partons en nc cet ete pour sept bonnes semaine s et nous avons l'intention de faire le tour de l'ile et bien sur l'iles des pins et ouvea et encore pleins d'autres choses ...
nous avons l'intention de faire tout ceci en velo
est c que tu peux me dire ci c'est mieux de louer un velo pour sept semaine ou d'en acheter un et le revendre apres !!!!
est ce que cela ce passe bien pour vous là bas depuis decembre ...
merci à plus
nat
je ne suis pas encore sur le territoire c'est en décembre 2006 que j'y serai.
désolée de ne pas pouvoir te répondre au sujet du vélo, je n'en ai aucune idée.
mon mari, sera au Mont Dore dès septembre, il y a des balades magnifiques à faire en vélo.
si vous êtes encore là-bas à cette époque, vous pourrez le rencoctrer.
Merci, Missioun. Nous allons donc regarder ça. J'imagine de toute façon qu'on se fera allumé point de vue prix car décembre c'est l'été là-bas et en plus en pleine période de fête chez nous. Ils doivent en profiter à fond..
pour les billet d'avion sur la nouvelle zelande et nouvelle caledonie, je peux conseiller l'agence de voyage NZ Voyage. c'est a Paris, mais ils peuvent forcement envoyer les billets n'importe ou en france.
info@nzvoyages.com
en passant par eux, j'ai trouve les billets les moins chers (tres cher tout de meme evidemment).
notamment, ils m'ont propose des billets qui devraient t'interresser si tu comptes aller en NC et en NZ dans le meme voyage: vol pour Noumea par Korean Air avec escale en coree et en nouvelle zelande (a Auckland). Tu peux t'arreter autant de temps que tu veux en nouvelle zelande sans frais supplementaire, ce qui est plutot avantageux, car tous les billets qui arrivent ou qui partent de la nouvelle caledonie sont horriblement chers..... alors economiser un aller retour nouvelle-zelande/ nouvelle-caledonie est plutot interressant.
sinon, au sujet de la nouvelle caledoniele velo c'est super, mais il faut aviur conscience que l'ile est TRES grande... plus de 500km du nord au sud... et TRES montagneuse.... alors les ballades en velo a certains endroits cibles surement, mais visiter la nouvelle caledonie, c'est autre chose, a moins d'avoir vraiment du tempsouvea.... c'est une ile de carte postale... la grande plage de plus de 30km de long est sans doute une des plus belles de toute la nouvelle caedonie, mais une fois la plage vue et photographie 30 fois, le reste de l'ile est un peu decevant (enfin bien sur tout est relatif, c'est totalement hallucinant quand on arrive de france...) il n'y a pas grand chose a faire, et les plongees aussi ne sont pas terrible.
par contre... je te conseil d'aller a Lifou. C'est un truc de malade. il y a 10 000 truc a faire et a voir, si tu es fan de plage il y a des plages aussi sublime que ouvea (mais moins grande bien sur) et il y a la plage que je considere etre la plus belle que j'ai vu en 6 mois passes en nouvelle caledonie. C'est une petite plage +/- privee, tu y accedes par 1/2 heure de marche dans la foret et tu arrive en haut d'une falaise de 30m de haut gorgee de verdure, et aux pieds de la falaise une plage de sable blanc concee entre la mer transparente et la falaise verte intense... et il y a les plus belles plongees de toute la nouvelle caledonie... et les gens les plus sympathiques, agreables et acceuillants.
Lifou, c'est un truc de malade, tu peux y passer 1 semaine sans probleme et jamais tu ne veux en partir!
A Ouvea, le premier jour tu es sur un nuage, le 2eme jour tu commences a t'ennuyer, et le 3 tu t'en vas.
franchement, n'hesite pas une seule seconde, ne regrette pas la plage d'ouvea et fonce a Lifou.
merci pour tout tes conseils
lifou ça a l'air d'etre le top .... alors vivement le 6JUILLET.....
nous passons sept semaine en nc donc on a le temps de faire le tour de l'ile en velo meme si ça monte un peu on est d'auvergne les cotes ça nous fait pas peur .....
merci si tu as d'autres tuyaux campings auberge de jeunesse gite etc
A+ NAT
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 there,
We’re planning a trip to Polynesia and would love to hear your thoughts on this destination—especially spots that are charming but not too touristy, with access to paradise-like beaches...
If we could avoid falling into the usual tourist traps for once, that’d be great!
I can’t wait to read your replies...
Just one last thing—Tahiti is a dream for me. I want to see the Tiare flower with my own eyes, visit pearl farms, and maybe even check out vanilla plantations...
This will be the trip of a lifetime, and I already know it’ll be unforgettable. If you help me out, that’d be amazing!
Thanks so much!
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
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!
