Voyage sac à dos Nouvelle-Calédonie
by Enéluz
This discussion is in French, the community’s main language.
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Etant en pleine préparation de notre prochain voyage en nouvelle Calédonie, les questions se font nombreuses...
Nous partons pour une durée illimitée en sac à dos.
Nous avons des amis sur Nouméa, je serais donc plutôt à la recherche d'infos sur les îles loyauté mais aussi de la grande terre...
Sur la façon de s'y rendre, comment se loger sachant que nous allons privilégier le camping, le budget.....bref tout vos bon conseils 🙂 !
et si certains de vous avez pratiqué un style de "woof" là bas..??
Au cas où, mon ami est un passionné d'apnée et chasse sous marine, les infos sont donc les bienvenus AUSSI!!!
merci....
Bonjour,
Pour aller sur les iles loyautés, je ne saurais te conseiller que le Pass Inter'iles qui est au tarif de 32400CFP par personne avec l'avantage de disposer de 20Kg de bagages non négligeables... Rends-toi sur le site www.air-caledonie.nc et plus particuliérement la page http://www.air-caledonie.nc/produits-services/le-pass qui évoque ce pass... Demandes les infos sur la franchise bagage car en correspondance depuis un vol international tu devrais pouvoir bénéficier des 20Kg.
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Pour aller sur les iles loyautés, je ne saurais te conseiller que le Pass Inter'iles qui est au tarif de 32400CFP par personne avec l'avantage de disposer de 20Kg de bagages non négligeables... Rends-toi sur le site www.air-caledonie.nc et plus particuliérement la page http://www.air-caledonie.nc/produits-services/le-pass qui évoque ce pass... Demandes les infos sur la franchise bagage car en correspondance depuis un vol international tu devrais pouvoir bénéficier des 20Kg.
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Voyager, c'est ma devise...
Bonjour,
Votre voyage est prévue pour quand ?
Nous pensons partir début décembre, pour une durée indéterminé..
Merci pour ta réponse.
Mais cela correspond pas vraiment à nos attentes car apparemment il n'est valable que sur 1 mois..et nous envisagions plus des trajets en bateaux avec des choix de dates plus flexibles nous avons du temps...de plus nous seront surement chargé avec le matos d'apnée/CHASSE...mais merci pour l'info et à creuser !!
Hello,
Le camping est une bonne manière de voyager ici car facile et pas cher, mais attention il n'est pas possible de camper partout mieux vaut se rendre dans un camping ou demander l'autorisation aux locaux avant de poser son maths.
Pour la Grande Terre, il est possible de se rendre partout en voiture, bus ou stop (qui fonctionne plutôt bien ici). Pour la chasse sous-marine, snorkling, il suffit de plonger dans le lagon peut importe l'endroit. Soit depuis la plage, soit en louant un canon, soit en passant par une école de plongée ou un privé, soit vous trouver un ami qui a un bateau pour vous amener sur les spots :)
Si besoin, n'hésitez pas j'habite dans le Nord :)
Schuldi www.schuldisworld.com
Le camping est une bonne manière de voyager ici car facile et pas cher, mais attention il n'est pas possible de camper partout mieux vaut se rendre dans un camping ou demander l'autorisation aux locaux avant de poser son maths.
Pour la Grande Terre, il est possible de se rendre partout en voiture, bus ou stop (qui fonctionne plutôt bien ici). Pour la chasse sous-marine, snorkling, il suffit de plonger dans le lagon peut importe l'endroit. Soit depuis la plage, soit en louant un canon, soit en passant par une école de plongée ou un privé, soit vous trouver un ami qui a un bateau pour vous amener sur les spots :)
Si besoin, n'hésitez pas j'habite dans le Nord :)
Schuldi www.schuldisworld.com
Aucun bateaux de voyageurs ne dessert actuellement Ouvéa. Tu ne peux donc y venir qu'en avion. Le bético y reviendra peut être lorsque le Warf sera terminé.
Concernant le matériel, tu peux tout acheminé par le fret aérien pour environ 01 euro le kg. Il te faut cependant savoir que Le fret ne part pas obligatoirement le même jour que toi car tout dépend du chargement de ton vol.
Tu peux aussi payer le transport de ton matériel en surpoids comme tout bagage pour un prix plus élevé mais avec la quasi certitude que le matériel voyage avec toi.
Pour la chasse sous marine, quelques locaux pourront te proposer la prestation. Demande a ton gîte et il pourra t'orienter.
Bonsoir,
Effectivement, il n'y a toujours pas de bateaux prévus pour les prochains mois. Par contre, il y a des inter îles qui sont mis en place depuis 15 jours - un peu plus de 50 € le trajet entre chaque île mais avec seulement 12 Kg de bagages. Les déplacements en bateaux peuvent s'avérer aléatoires en fonction de l'état de la mer ou du vent sans parler de la période de carénage généralement en janvier.
Pour le camping, les terrains ne sont pas toujours très bien aménagés sur les îles mais il y a possibilité de demander et d'être accueillis chez l'habitant ou planter sa tente sur le terrain d'un gîte.
Pour la chasse sous marine, toujours demander à des personnes sur place. Ce pourrait être très mal perçu.
Je n'ai malheureusement pas encore mis à jour les pages de Lifou et de Maré mais vous pouvez avoir quelques informations pour Ouvéa sur mon site iciouailleurs.fr
Maouh
Effectivement, il n'y a toujours pas de bateaux prévus pour les prochains mois. Par contre, il y a des inter îles qui sont mis en place depuis 15 jours - un peu plus de 50 € le trajet entre chaque île mais avec seulement 12 Kg de bagages. Les déplacements en bateaux peuvent s'avérer aléatoires en fonction de l'état de la mer ou du vent sans parler de la période de carénage généralement en janvier.
Pour le camping, les terrains ne sont pas toujours très bien aménagés sur les îles mais il y a possibilité de demander et d'être accueillis chez l'habitant ou planter sa tente sur le terrain d'un gîte.
Pour la chasse sous marine, toujours demander à des personnes sur place. Ce pourrait être très mal perçu.
Je n'ai malheureusement pas encore mis à jour les pages de Lifou et de Maré mais vous pouvez avoir quelques informations pour Ouvéa sur mon site iciouailleurs.fr
Maouh
Bonjour, nous avions passe 10 jours en Caledonie en sac a dos (sans permis de conduire) avec mon mari en janvier 2007. Ca commence a dater mais j'ai l'impression que les lieux que nous avions visites et les logements n'ont pas tellement change depuis. Donc voila mes conseils:
- Pour l'ile principale, Grande Terre, il est possible de faire le tour en utilisant les transports en commun + le stop
Noumea c'est sympa. On dormait a l'auberge de jeunesse mais je crois qu'il y a un camping. Le soir on sortait a la Baie des Citrons, super sympa.
- Je vous conseille de passer 2 nuits au camping de Poe, a cote de Bourail. Il y a un bus Noumea => Bourail mais ensuite on a du faire du stop pour rejoindre la plage de Poe. Plage paradisiaque, possible de planter sa tente ou on veut. On etait a 5m du lagon 🙂
- La cote est on a bien aime mais moins developpe, donc plus difficile de circuler si pas de voiture.
- J'ai entendu dire que la Nord vers Poum valait vraiment le coup de s'y poser plusieurs jours.
Ensuite nous avions passe 3 nuits sur l'ile des Pins, camping au gite Nataiwatch. La plage la aussi est sublime, la carte postale. Camping ok mais resto cher. Faire des courses avant de partir de Noumea. Sur place, c'est limite.
Puis nous avions passe 3 nuits a Ouvea, au Gite le Cocotier. On dormait sous une paillote SUR la plage a qqes metres de l'eau. Le lagon est surement le plus beau que nous avons vu...le gite bof bof. Je crois que le gite Mouague a meilleure reputation.
Pour les transports, prenez le bateau pour l'ile des Pins. Sur l'ile des Pins si pas de voiture, vous pouvez louer des velos.
A Ouvea, il n'y a RIEN. On avait loue une voiture sans permis 😛 une journee mais sinon on faisait du stop avec les locaux qui nous prenaient gentiment dans leurs pick ups. Disons qu'il faut avoir du temps, de toutes facons la bas le temps s'arrete, tout se passe au ralenti.
Pour rejoindre Ile des Pins, ferry OK. Par contre pour Ouvea et les Loyautes je vous conseille de prendre l'avion. En janvier il est possible de trouver des vols pas chers sur place, c'est la basse saison.
Attention il fait tres chaud en janvier, c'est le plein ete, donc chaud et humide. C'est aussi la saison des pluies. Pendant nos 10 jours nous n'avions pas eu de pluie. Mais a cette epoque il est possible d'avoir des pluies diluviennes. Donc prevoir des options de repli en cas de mauvais temps. Un cyclone peut egalement arrive. Le dernier en date en Caledonie est passe en decembre il y a 2 ans je crois.
Bonne preparation
Ensuite nous avions passe 3 nuits sur l'ile des Pins, camping au gite Nataiwatch. La plage la aussi est sublime, la carte postale. Camping ok mais resto cher. Faire des courses avant de partir de Noumea. Sur place, c'est limite.
Puis nous avions passe 3 nuits a Ouvea, au Gite le Cocotier. On dormait sous une paillote SUR la plage a qqes metres de l'eau. Le lagon est surement le plus beau que nous avons vu...le gite bof bof. Je crois que le gite Mouague a meilleure reputation.
Pour les transports, prenez le bateau pour l'ile des Pins. Sur l'ile des Pins si pas de voiture, vous pouvez louer des velos.
A Ouvea, il n'y a RIEN. On avait loue une voiture sans permis 😛 une journee mais sinon on faisait du stop avec les locaux qui nous prenaient gentiment dans leurs pick ups. Disons qu'il faut avoir du temps, de toutes facons la bas le temps s'arrete, tout se passe au ralenti.
Pour rejoindre Ile des Pins, ferry OK. Par contre pour Ouvea et les Loyautes je vous conseille de prendre l'avion. En janvier il est possible de trouver des vols pas chers sur place, c'est la basse saison.
Attention il fait tres chaud en janvier, c'est le plein ete, donc chaud et humide. C'est aussi la saison des pluies. Pendant nos 10 jours nous n'avions pas eu de pluie. Mais a cette epoque il est possible d'avoir des pluies diluviennes. Donc prevoir des options de repli en cas de mauvais temps. Un cyclone peut egalement arrive. Le dernier en date en Caledonie est passe en decembre il y a 2 ans je crois.
Bonne preparation
merci pour toutes ces infos🙂
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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!
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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 €.
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- Do you know of any Australian online car rental sites?
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I’m planning and budgeting a trip to Australia for August 2026, lasting 40 days.
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- 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?
Thanks for your tips!
Hello, and happy New Year to all travelers!
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?
Thanks!
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?
Thanks!
Hi there,
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!
A dad keen to make this trip a success
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!
A dad keen to make this trip a success
What to do in Perth, Australia in March?
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.
Hello!
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.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
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.
Can’t wait to read your replies!
Thanks!!
Celia
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.
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.




