Fun and fitness in New Caledonia

Truly competitive fitness fanatics can head for the idyllic holiday destination of New Caledonia for its annual triathlon in May.

Held in Noumea, the sixth New Caledonia International Triathlon is expected to draw competitors from New Zealand, Australia, France, Japan, Germany, Switzerland, Spain and South Africa.

For more information on the May 13 event, or to register as a competitor, email Mr Vernay, president of the New Caledonia Triathlon League, or visit the league's website.

For tourist information, visit New Caledonia Tourism, or call freephone 0800 668 632.