New Caledonia

New Caledonia is an overseas country of France going through a process of growing autonomy under the terms of the 1998 Noumea Accord . New Caledonia is part of the chain of Melanesian islands lying to the north-east of Australia;  its capital, Noumea, is only two hours flying time from Brisbane.

Economic and trade information

• New Caledonia country brief
• New Caledonia country fact sheet
• Australia Pacific Islands Business Council

Travel information

• See our Travel Information page
• Before you travel:
  • Passports Australia
  • Visa information
  • 'Safe Travel'-Top 10 Tips
• Assistance to Australian travellers: Consular Services Charter

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

• Embassy of France contact details
• Consulate contact details

Resources

• Map (external website)

Contacts

• Contact details for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
  • Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
    Pacific Islands Branch
    R.G Casey Building
    John McEwen Crescent
    BARTON ACT 0221
    Australia
    Fax: +62 2-6261 2332
• Contact details for, New Caledonia
  • Regional Affairs
    BP M2
    98849 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
    Tel: +687 246565
    Fax: +687 246566
  • Economic Affairs
    BP M2
    98849 Noumea Cedex, New Caledonia
    Tel: +687 246565
    Fax: +687 246550