New Caledonia is an overseas collectivity of France with significant autonomy under the terms of the 1998 Noumea Accord. The New Caledonian archipelago is at the southern end of the chain of Melanesian islands, lying around 1500kms to the east of Queensland. Its capital, Noumea, is only two hours flying time from Brisbane.

Economic and trade information

• New Caledonia country brief
• New Caledonia country/economy fact sheet [PDF]
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Travel information

• Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
  • Read the travel advice for New Caledonia
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  • For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
• Australian Passports Office
• Visa information

Heads of Government

• Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers.

Embassies and consulates

Australia

• Australian Representation in New Caledonia
• Australian Consulate-General in New Caledonia

New Caledonia

The Embassy of France in Australia is responsible for New Caledonia affairs in Australia.

• Embassy of France contact details
• Consulate contact details

Contacts

Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Polynesia and Partnerships Branch
R.G Casey Building
John McEwen Crescent
BARTON ACT 0221
Australia

Phone: +61 2 6261 1111

Fax: +61 2-6261 2332

Contact details for New Caledonia

Office for Regional Cooperation and External Relations
7 avenue Paul Doumer, Centre ville

BP M2
98849 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
Tel: +687 250060

Economic Affairs
BP M2
98849 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
Tel: +687 246565
Fax: +687 246550