Australia increased the level of advice for New Caledonia and now advise exercise a high degree of caution overall 

Message from the Australian consulate in Noumea:

“We’ve increased the level of advice for New Caledonia and now advise exercise a high degree of caution overall due to protests and travel disruptions. We’ve also increased the level of advice for the Noumea metropolitan area and now advise reconsider your need to travel due to civil unrest, travel disruptions and limited essential services.

Political demonstrations and protests are occurring and may turn violent at short notice. A state of emergency is in place in New Caledonia. A curfew is in place for the Noumea metropolitan area between 6pm and 6am until further notice. Local authorities have advised to strictly limit movement throughout the day. Australian officials are following these instructions from local authorities. There’s potential for demonstrations in other locations. Essential services are impacted. The La Tontouta International Airport has closed, and flights have been cancelled until at least Friday 17 May. Avoid demonstrations, public gatherings and roadblocks. Minimise movement, monitor the media and follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Safety’).

The Australian Consulate-General in Noumea is temporarily closed. Australians needing emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 (within Australia) or +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas).”