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Fact File: New Caledonia
Money: The Cour de Franc Pacifique (CFP) is a currency tied to the Euro, familiar to cruis-
ers who have visited French Polynesia (take a close look: every bill has a Polynesian and a
Melanesian-themed side).
Provisioning: Carrefour and Casino supermarkets are both in walking distance of the Nou-
mea anchorages.
Cooking: Only butane is available in New Caledonia, and only approved bottles (the round
blue type) will be filled. To fill any other type of bottle, you will need to gravity feed using
an adaptor.
Customs and clearance: Quick, easy, and free for a three month stay. Ask for the informa-
tion sheet at Port Moselle marina that details the procedure and locations. Unlike French
Polynesia, New Caledonia does not require a bond of visiting North American sailors.
Cruising guide: The Cruising Guide to New Caledonia , an excellent electronic guide, is
available from cruising-newcaledonia.com. It is based on the 1996 print book and was up-
dated in 2012.
Information: Check Julie Harris' outstanding English-language blog [#1] - with everything
from tips on day trips to local culture to latest news and events.
[#1] http://www.newcaledoniatoday.wordpress.com