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How Much Spending Money to Take to New Caledonia
While Australians love visiting New Caledonia, either on a cruise or on an island getaway, there’s no avoiding it… New Caledonia is expensive. Is it still worth visiting? You bet it is. With a collection of stunning tropical islands and an intoxicating French-Melanesian culture, this South Pacific island has plenty to offer. So to make the most of your visit, you just need to budget it right from the start. New Caledonia’s official currency is the Comptoirs Français du Pacifique, commonly called the Pacific franc (CFP). A suitable daily budget for spending money in New Caledonia is between F20000 and […]
Why the Australian Dollar is getting stronger when the economy is on it’s knees
The AUD/USD exchange rate has risen 30% in 4 months. That is remarkable. 2020 has been a rocky ride for most currencies and markets and the Australian dollar is no different. Here are a few reasons why the Australian dollar has gotten so strong, so quickly. Overdone Part of the reason the Australian dollar bounced back so hard is that in March, it may have fallen too far. That is, during the first stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, markets sold off the AUD too hard, believing things were worse that they ended up being. On the other side of this, […]
The 6 Best Ways to Take Money to New Caledonia
So you’ve booked a trip to New Caledonia – either as part of an epic South Pacific cruise or as your own relaxing island getaway. And now the daydreaming is over, it’s time to sort out the nitty-gritty details – like how to carry money to New Caledonia. We understand you don’t want to miss out on any of the treasures New Caledonia has to offer (from the world’s largest lagoon to impeccable French cuisine), so we’ve created this guide to help you make the most of your savings and figure out what exactly is the best way to take money […]
Melbourne Currency Exchangers Close for Stage 4 Restrictions
If you need to exchange currency in Melbourne right now, you’ll have to wait at least 6 weeks. Every money exchange store in Melbourne was forced to close their doors under stage 4 business restrictions from today. Under these new restrictions, financial and insurance services will be closed with the exception of bank branches and critical banking services. This also includes currency exchange outlets at the airports. The Victorian government has indicated that stage four restrictions are expected to be in place for 6 weeks. That would mean that businesses remained closed until at least Monday the 14th of September. […]
Currency in New Caledonia
A Travel Money Guide to New Caledonia New Caledonia is one of our favourite jewels in the South Pacific crown. But it isn’t a budget destination and to get the most out of your trip, it’s a good idea to learn everything you can about the local currency and payment options before you go. The official currency of New Caledonia is the Pacific Franc (CFP or XPF) – money you’ll quickly become familiar with since plastic payments still aren’t common away from the tourist hotspots. The currency used in New Caledonia All across New Caledonia, they use the Pacific […]
The 5 Best Ways to Take Money to Vanuatu
Vanuatu boasts luxury beach resorts, beautiful waterfalls, volcanos, and intoxicating underwater reefs perfect for snorkelling or diving. We love it so much that Australians account for almost all cruise ship visitors to Vanuatu and some two-thirds of their long-stay visitors. But how do you get the most out of your stay without squandering your savings on unnecessary fees and charges during currency exchanges? Here are the 5 best ways to take money overseas, to Vanuatu from Australia and will ensure you get the most out of your trip (and your budget!). Making payments with your Australian debit card Making payments […]
