With 93,060 inhabitants, Noumea is the most populous city in New Caledonia. It is the most popular tourist destination in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Noumea has to offer.
Noumea is served by 2 airports: Noumea Magenta (GEA) and Noumea Tontouta (NOU). The closest to downtown Noumea is Noumea Magenta, which is located 2 miles from the city center. Further away is Noumea Tontouta, 24 miles from the center of Noumea.
Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience.