Review: New Caledonia is a very short hop from Auckland

Review: New Caledonia is a very short hop from Auckland
Amédée Island. (Image: BusinessDesk)
Rebecca Howard
As the nights start drawing in and the temperatures cool, people may well start dreaming of a holiday in the Pacific.If you are looking for something that features turquoise water and coral-sand beaches, I’d look no further than New Caledonia, which turns out to be a surprisingly short hop from Auckland.In fact, it only took two-and-a-half hours, and we stepped out into a humid afternoon, ready to explore.We spent time in Nouméa, where the aquarium and an over-the-water restaurant called Le Roof were standouts.Both f...

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