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A cheap way to see N. Caledonia
A citizen of Noumea, com menting on reports in PIM (May, p. 30) that some prices in New Caledonia are high, writes: “Prospective visitors who are discouraged by reports of high prices in Noumea, may be heartened to hear that parties of Australian students are making two-week visits here for under SAIOO per person.
“The latest group came during the May holidays from the Shelford Girls’ Grammar School in Melbourne—22 students ac companied by two teachers.
The girls’ accommodation was arranged at a budget-priced downtown hotel the Hotel Sebastopol—with a bus excursion of five days up the east coast, staying at Maitre Pierre, Hieng hene. Full meals were provided up the coast, breakfast and dinner only in Noumea.
“In addition to excursions around Hienghene, the girls’ itinerary included a day at Amedee Lighthouse, a day in the country by bus, an inspection of the nickel smelting works and a visit to the Noumea High School.”