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Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia and is known for its chic French flavour. New Caledonia claims the world's second biggest coral reef, the diving and snorkelling are spectacular. I was here in February 14 1993, as part of a 10-night cruise onboard P&O's Fairstar:
 
Phare Armedee Lighthouse
Armedee Island market
Armedee Island
local dancers - Armedee Island
the post office - Armedee Island
waiting for the helicopter to land - Noumea
helicopter joyflight - Noumea
Fiona in Noumea
the church of "La Conception" on the road to Mont Dare - Noumea
welcome to the Isle of Pines
the waters of the Isle of Pines (Kunie) - Kuto Bay
Kuto Bay - Isle of Pines
"Bougna" is local yams, fish & poultry cooked in ashes in a pit in the ground
local dancers - Isle of Pines
 
Isle of Pines

the Cook Islands

Fairstar Cruise

New Caledonia

New Zealand

Norfolk Island

Vanuatu

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