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When chucking a sickie becomes way too easy, it's time to take a breather from the nine-to-five and say hello to Houailou!
Consider having a picnic and delight in the sights and sounds of the ocean at Poe Beach or Roche Percee Beach.
Seeking some additional nearby localities? Grand Terre is only 19 kilometres to the west, so jump in the car and start exploring! Alternatively, Kouaoua, 25 kilometres southeast of Houailou, is also worth the time.
Treat your taste buds and fill your Instagram feed with mouthwatering pictures by tasting some of the area's excellent food and drink offerings. Just remember to hashtag 'yum'!
Food here often includes sweet potatoes and yams, two regularly used ingredients for which the local area is famous for serving up.
Don't miss the opportunity to try out civet de rousette (bat stew) or huitres de paletuviers (small mangrove oysters). These classic dishes are what New Caledonia is all about.
It probably won't take much to persuade you to take a bite of mint chocolate mousse, a sweet treat that'll make you want to sever all ties and move here.
You're going all the way to the New Caledonia region, so why not put in a little extra effort to practise a couple of words and expressions in the local language? Trust us, it'll make your whole experience all the more rewarding. You may be glad you learnt 'Bon appétit !', which translates to 'enjoy your meal'. Another one for the memory bank is 'Ça va bien, merci. Et toi/vous?', which means 'fine thanks, and you?'.
Celebrated throughout the whole country, Bastille Day happens each year on the 14th of July. If you're fortunate enough to be here on this important day, it'll be difficult not to get swept up in all the action!
Before you pack up your belongings and say "À plus tard", why not spend the last of your holiday allowance and treat yourself to some mementos of Houailou?
Ready to fly home? Plan a route, pack your bags and check your alarm clock. The closest airport, Touho Airport (TOU), is some 65 kilometres to the northwest.
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