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Province of New Caledonia
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The Loyalty Islands (French: Îles Loyauté) are an archipelago to the north of the main island of New Caledonia.
By ferry
The Betico ferry travels from Noumea to the Loyalty Islands twice week, calling at Mare (4 hours) and Lifou (5 hours). There are also occasional services to Ouvea. One-way rates from 9,200 XPF.
By cruise
Vanuatu and New Caledonia cruises starting from Sydney or Brisbane often call at Lifou, which is along the way.
Betico offers inter-island services for a fixed 7,000 XPF. Check schedules carefully, since they usually operate triangle routes, meaning you can go from one island to another but not the other way.
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Articles and travel topics about Loyalty Islands and New Caledonia.
Culture & historyThe Kanaks were the original inhabitants of New Caledonia, and the proud indigenous people of New Caledonia making about 44% of all New Caledonians.
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Travel tipsDriving is often the best way to get around New Caledonia, especially where buses don't operate.
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Nature & adventureThe Australasian ecoregion consists of Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Melanesia, and the eastern parts of Indonesia. The outer islands of Oceania make up a different region.
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Culture & historyFortified locations, military constructions, or buildings, have been built from antiquity all the way to the present. At many archaeological sites and in some old towns they are the dominant structures.
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