Houailou Travel Guide
New Caledonia
Houailou is a small town in New Caledonia, with a population of 4,562. It lies on the east coast of Grande Terre, New Caledonia’s main island, and uses the same time as Noumea.
Air travellers can use Houailou Airport, also known as HLU, when arranging a visit. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Houailou, so the town is better suited to travellers focusing on the local area rather than a specific nearby beach.
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Know before you go
Pays in XPF
Plug type Type F (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 112
Dial code +687
Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in New Caledonia, and service charges are often included in bills at restaurants and hotels. While not obligatory, tipping for exceptional service is appreciated.
Best time to visit Houailou
Jan
27°17Feb
28°19Mar
27°20Apr
27°17May
25°14Jun
24°9Jul
23°12Aug
23°11Sep
23°9Oct
24°12Nov
25°11Dec
27°13Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Getting there
Houailou Airport · 0 km
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