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Koumac is 40 kilometres to the southeast and worthy of your time. Need some more ideas? Belep, 75 kilometres to the northwest of Poum, should be your next stop.
Your eyes shouldn't have all the fun while you're in New Caledonia. Give your taste buds a little loving too by digging into the local food and drink. After all, you haven't truly experienced a destination until you've tasted its flavours.
A standard meal here often includes sweet potatoes and yams, two of the staple ingredients for which the area is famous for plating up.
No food-loving traveller would leave Poum without tucking into a few of the classic dishes, such as civet de rousette (bat stew) and huitres de paletuviers (small mangrove oysters).
It probably won't take much to persuade you to indulge in some mint chocolate mousse, a sweet treat that'll make you want to sever all ties and move here.
Travelling is more than just visiting the sights and trying the local cuisine. It's also about the connections you make with the people and their culture. Make the most of your New Caledonia escape by memorising some expressions and greetings in the local tongue. 'Salut / Bonjour ' can be very handy. It translates to 'hello'. Perhaps you'll find 'Bon appétit !' easier to get your head around? It means 'enjoy your meal'.
Delicious food, dancing and music — national celebrations reveal the best of what a country has to offer. Don't forget to join in on the festivities on Bastille Day on the 14th of July.
When your holiday comes to an end and it's time to say "Au revoir / À bientôt" to Poum, don't worry — it will stay right there awaiting your next visit!
From the centre of Poum, it's approximately 40 kilometres southeast to Koumac Airport (KOC). This is the closest airport. Remember to allow yourself extra time to get there so you don't miss your flight back home.
Reviewed on 28 Jul. 2019
Reviewed on 26 Dec. 2019
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