Political demonstrations and protests may turn violent at short notice. Avoid demonstrations and public gatherings. Some essential services are impacted. Be wary of your personal security and belongings; isolated security incidents, including arson, occur across the territory.
There will be a curfew in place between 1am and 6am on 1 and 2 January in the municipalities of Noumea, Paita, Dumbéa and Mont Dore. Any movement on public roads and public places is prohibited. Continue to follow the advice of local authorities.
You can access La Tontouta International Airport by road. This can change at short notice. You’ll need to assess your situation before travelling. Monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Safety’). Aircalin and Qantas are operating flights on the Australia-New Caledonia route. Contact your airline for the latest information.
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to New Caledonia due to ongoing civil unrest and travel disruptions.