New Caledonia is opening back up for tourism
New Caledonia is only a two-hour flight from Brisbane, or just under three from Sydney, combining South Pacific tranquillity with French culture. New Ca...
New Caledonia is opening back up for tourism
By Explore
Updated September 20, 2022, first published March 17, 2022
Island paradise is back on the menu as New Caledonia is re-opening to Australians. Vaccinated Australian travellers will no longer need to complete a quarantine period, only demonstrate a negative PCR test within 72 hours of departure, or a rapid antigen test within 48 hours.
New Caledonia is only a two-hour flight from Brisbane, or just under three from Sydney, combining South Pacific tranquillity with French culture.
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New Caledonia Tourism General Manager Julie Laronde said: “It is a big day for the country as restrictions are being lifted. After more than two years of Covid closure, it is a very exciting time and the opportunity to rebuild tourism to New Caledonia. We cannot wait to welcome our Australian neighbours back to our shores.”
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