Bush immersion on the west coast of New CaledoniaBush immersion on the west coast of New Caledonia
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7 Reasons to Host an Event

in New Caledonia

Just a few hours from Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, New Caledonia combines the allure of a South Pacific island with the professionalism of a modern, French-speaking destination. Whether you’re planning a corporate seminar, an incentive program, or an international conference, here are seven compelling reasons to choose New Caledonia.

A destination

accessible and connected

Located less than 3 hours’ flight from Brisbane, Sydney, Auckland, Nadi or Port-Villa, New Caledonia, at the heart of the South Pacific, is also served by regular air services from Paris and Europe via Singapore and Bangkok. Its modern international airport (Nouméa – La Tontouta) makes it easy to receive groups, and no visa is required for over fifty countries, including Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America(see list).

An exceptional natural setting

to inspire your teams

With its UNESCO-listed turquoise lagoon, white sandy beaches, lush green mountains and tropical forests, every moment spent in New Caledonia is a source of inspiration. A meeting by the sea? A tribal incentive? Anything is possible in this spectacular natural setting, accessible just a few minutes from the capital by car or boat.


New Caledonia enjoys a pleasant subtropical climate all year round, with mild temperatures fluctuating between 20 and 30°C.

Adapted infrastructures

in all your formats

The archipelago, and in particular its capital, has a range of quality hotels (3 to 5 stars), meeting/conference rooms and atypical venues (Aquarium des lagons, Tjibaou Cultural Centre, museums, islands that can be privatised) to accommodate small groups of a few dozen people as well as events with several hundred participants. Many hotels offer turnkey MICE packages including accommodation, catering, rooms, equipment and activities.

A range of activities and incentives

original and customisable

Diving in the lagoon, traditional craft workshops with tribes, urban leisure activities, pirogue trips, French or Oceanian cookery courses, hikes or team challenges: your incentive programmes will be more meaningful and emotional. The diversity of activities means you can create unique, memorable and unifyingexperiences.

Experienced service providers

and an authentic welcome

Local events agencies(DMC), partner hotels, cultural guides, transporters, logistics experts… you’ll be surrounded by passionate, committed professionals. All with the warmth of a welcome combining Oceanian hospitality and French rigour.

A responsible destination

safe and protected

New Caledonia combines safety, innovation and sustainable commitment, offering a protected natural environment, high-quality infrastructure (hospitals, telecommunications, university, technology park, etc.), fair social standards and eco-responsible event management practices incorporating short circuits, cultural awareness and green technologies. So you can incorporate more ethical practices into your MICE without sacrificing quality.

Refined gastronomy

with multiple influences

With its French restaurants, exceptional seafood, exotic Melanesian dishes such as bougna, friendly Broussard barbecue and typically French specialities(bakery, wines and cheeses), New Caledonia is a veritable gastronomic paradise. Ideal for enhancing your business dinners or gala evenings.

Need assistance for

Organising your event?

NCT can help you realise your project, whether it involves conferences, trade fairs, festivals or any other type of event. You can submit your request for support by filling in our dedicated form, or use the services of an events agency to benefit from personalised support every step of the way.

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