Great little market. We were there in Monday, which meant the aquarium was closed. Didn’t spend much time. Starboard side view of the port was to a nickel refinery. ...
we really dont like Noumea at all ( sorry guys ) but on saying that we always visit the market at the actual port - (ship will either dock there or you are given a FREE shuttle off the working wharf nearby ) to the market. They take Aussie dollars inside and the market choice is great - but as soon as you walk out of the market you will pay FRANC ...
We disembarked and were immediately set upon by numerous tour operators. In the end we chose a bus tour which was informative and then walked around the shops. The markets were a bit of a waste of time. ...
We did not take a tour but took a free bus into town. Most shops except one T shirt shop and supermarket were closed as it was a Sunday. Tours were able to be booked at the information centre where we were dropped off and picked up. We had a walk around town. There was a bar and restaurant or two open. ...
We have been numerous times, so walked around the CBD and checked the markets and shops the locals would shiop at and also picked up some savoury snacks. ...
