Ouvéa is a more expensive destination than Maré or Lifou due to Paradis d'Ouvéa (high-end hotel). Plan €140/day/person in comfort mode, €250-350/day/person in signature mode.
Accommodation: tribal lodge half-board €50-100/night, Hôtel Beaupré (3*) €130-200/night, Paradis d'Ouvéa €250-450/night.
Food: lodge meals included in half-board, Paradis d'Ouvéa meal €35-60/person, Beaupré restaurant €25-40/person.
Transport: Air Calédonie Nouméa-Ouvéa return flight €150-200/person, Betico ferry €100-130/person return, bicycle rental €15-25/day, scooter rental €30-50/day, local taxi €10-30/trip.
Activities: Beautemps-Beaupré islets excursion €60-100/person, bottle diving €70-110/dive, traditional fishing €50-80/person.
Estimate 3 nights couple at Paradis d'Ouvéa: €750-1,350 accommodation + €300-500 food + €300-400 Nouméa return flight + €200-300 activities = around €1,550-2,550/couple excluding Paris flight.
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- Lifou (Drehu) — The main island: Jokin cliffs, Luengoni beach.
- Maré (Nengone) — The most preserved island: Pont d'Yedjié, natural aquarium.
- Loyalty Islands — Complete archipelago guide: Lifou, Maré, Ouvéa.
- New Caledonia — Complete territory guide: formalities, budget, best time.