In the heart of the South Pacific lies a beautiful island surrounded by an emerald green lagoon.

New Caledonia is a land like no other, offering visitors an insight to a paradise of undeniable beauty and ecological treasures, all waiting to be discovered.

A land of great contrasts, New Caledonia is an archipelago formed by the main island ("Grande Terre" Mainland), Loyalty Islands, Isle of Pines and numerous small picturesque islets.

New Caledonia lends itself to superlatives: the Largest Lagoon in the World; the largest variety of endemic botanical species and the proud owner of one of the richest tropical rainforests in the world.

It is a land beyond boundaries. A unique land which finds its unusual impulsion in its eventful geological history. The diversity of landscapes is beyond imagination, the fauna and flora evolving freely amongst mangroves, savanna, bush and forests.

Free spirited, guided by its own inspiration, New Caledonia is also a land of authentic and diverse cultures and cuisines.

History has made it a land of exile, and since, New Caledonians have turned it into a warm and welcoming land.

The bush and its wide open spaces, diving opportunities in emerald green waters along the reef, the Melanesian tribes residing in the valleys, hidden in the lush tropical vegetation, Noumea with its French inspired architecture and its large pleasant bays.

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Activities

Sightseeing Opportunities (Half Days)

  • City tour (in bus or with Le petit train);
  • Aquarium;
  • Botanical garden;
  • Tjibaou cultural center with Melanesian show;
  • Museums : Noumea, New Caledonia, Maritime history etc.
     

Sightseeing Opportunities (Full Day)

  • Excursion to the Great South in a four wheel drive minibus (Blue river provincial park);
  • Amedee Lighthouse;
  • Casy island;
  • Escapade Island;
  • Mont Koghi and Dumbe'a.
     

Dining (Best Restaurants for Lunch and Dinner)

There are over 130 restaurants in Noumea to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.

Welcome to "Flavour island"

Around the great French cooking tradition, New Caledonia has united both its own specialities and a range of tastes from around the world. Whatever your preference is, there is food for every palate in New Caledonia including exotic flavour, French "nouvelle cuisine" and fast food.

Evening Entertainment

  • The Thursdays evening on Anse Vata (every week the Office du Tourisme hold a special theme evening for visitors to enjoy the different market stalls located along Anse Vate beach - just across from Parkroyal Noumea);
  • Dinner shows in the hotels;
  • Tjibaou Cultural Centre exhibitions & performances in the theatrette;
  • Discos & nightclubs;
  • Choice of 2 Casinos in Noumea (Grande Casino located nearby Le Meridien Noumea & the other is located at Novotel Surf Noumea).
     

Best Hotels

  • Le Mridien Noumea;
  • Parkroyal Noumea;
  • Novotel Surf Noumea;
  • Appartel Le Stanley;
  • Kuendu Beach (overwater bungalows).
     

Best Beaches

  • Baie des Citrons;
  • Anse Vata;
  • Kuendu Beach.
     

Golf

  • Tina 18 hole golf course is located at Tina Peninsula approximately 10 minutes drive from city centre.
     

Tennis

  • Ouen Toro tennis courts;
  • Receiving tennis courts.
     

Other Sporting Activities

  • Windsurfing;
  • Scuba diving;
  • Sailing.
     

Best Shopping Areas

  • Noumea - city centre;
  • Port Plaisance commercial gallery;
  • Palm Beach commercial gallery.
     

Best Shopping Buys

  • Wood artefacts;
  • Local printed sarongs and table clothes;
  • Local coffee;
  • Polynesian pearls;
  • A large variety of French brands.