New Caledonia
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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- Get the right travel insurance
- For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Heads of Government
Embassies and consulates
Australia
New Caledonia
The Embassy of France in Australia is responsible for New Caledonia affairs in Australia.
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