10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in New Caledonia That You Shouldn't Miss

May 10, 2022 Lashaunda Abraham

From outback plains on the west coast and desert landscapes in the south to tropical mountains on the east coast, dazzling beaches in the Loyalty Islands and a buzzing capital city, Noumea, New Caledonia is a striking mix of impressive geography and diverse culture. There’s something to delight all ages and interests, whether it’s enjoying water sports in the UNESCO Heritage-listed lagoon, feasting on culinary delights, exploring cultural festivals, or hiking through amazing natural landscapes.
Restaurants in New Caledonia

1. Aito Charter

Excellent
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5.0 based on 91 reviews

Aito Charter

Location de bateaux avec ou sans skipper. Croisière à la carte. Day trip. Sunset. Cruise ship shore excursion Diner cruise

2. Plage de Luengoni

RM1 New Caledonia https://www.nouvellecaledonie.travel/fr/iles/lifou/plage-luengoni
Excellent
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5.0 based on 150 reviews

Plage de Luengoni

Reviewed By Gil40100 - Dax, France

The Luengoni beach on Lifou island is known as one of the most beautiful. You have so much incredible beaches in New Caledonia and still more in "Loyauté" islands... So all is subjective but it's true that this really long white sandy beach with its curve is incredible. Under the sun the white sand takes all is beauty and the coral rocks in the sea enforce this beauty of nature. Very known by tourists but as all the beaches in New Caledonia, almost nobody on it... The large space you have to put your towel allow you generally to enjoy this beach as a Robinson. You can find shadow at different places (in the back of the beach) and it's easy to stop and join it (even if in the North side, there are lot of houses along the street (hiding a bit some entrances). You have a clear entrance with parking at South end of this wonderful place. You can swim easily with no current and join some small coral reef where you'll find lot of life and its known here that you can see turtles more easily than elsewhere. Be respectful of this wild life please (don't stress the turtles)...

3. Brush Island

Ile Des Pins New Caledonia
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Brush Island

Reviewed By ZeebruggeExplorer - Sarasota, United States

this was a lovely view when the bus stopped. The color of the water was beautiful.We went there on a bus tour

4. Amedee Lighthouse

Noumea, Grand Terre New Caledonia
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,712 reviews

Amedee Lighthouse

Reviewed By pw1682017 - Sydney, Australia

It costs A$170 approximately that includes hotel pick up/drop off, short boat ride to get there, a glass bottom boat ride to view coral and fish, a scruntious feast of a lunch, entertainment, and enough time to swim snorkel, go up to the light house and walk around the island. The water was so clear and beautiful, and I even spotted a turtle! It was a full day and was the best!!

5. Piscine Naturelle

Ile Des Pins New Caledonia +687 46.15.15
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,109 reviews

Piscine Naturelle

Reviewed By Chellenc - Grand Terre, New Caledonia

Visited here at low tide a 10-15 min walk from Meridian, walked along beach till we met inlet and followed inlet to piscine naturelle... Beautiful and plenty of variety or coral, fish, etc to see. We went at low tide and was great however I can only imagine how great this would be at high tide. Easy and safe.

6. Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie

3 Route Aquarium Anse Vata Anse-Vata, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800 New Caledonia +687 26.27.31 [email protected] http://www.aquarium.nc
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4.5 based on 1,915 reviews

Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie

The "Aquarium des Lagons" is a public joint venture between the Government of New Caledonia, the Government of the Southern Province, and the City of Noumea. The statutes of the organization define its major goals and objectives : Management of the Aquarium Contribute to the promotion, protection and conservation of New Caledonia's aquatic environments Take part in the promotion of tourism in New Caledonia contribute to the distribution of scientific information relating to aquatic flora and fauna Develop partnership with other French, European or international institutions engaged in similar activities Our mission is to reach these goals and objectives. The Aquarium team, with the range of disciplines called for, is constantly working with this in mind.

Reviewed By kimaI1699BD - Brisbane, Australia

I was pleasantly surprised by the aquarium, it was bigger than expected and a good range of things to view. The turtles are adorable and huge! There is also a few sharks and some really big fish in the main tank. I also wouldn’t like to bump into that sting ray in the ocean!

7. Kanumera Bay

Isle Of Pines, Ile Des Pins New Caledonia https://www.newcaledonia.travel/en/islands/ile-pins/kanumera-bay
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4.5 based on 498 reviews

Kanumera Bay

Reviewed By jesswright24 - Mango Hill, Australia

Isle of Pines.- piscinnie natural (the natural lagoon), gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous, would be even more so in high tide. Long long walk to get to it (through water & through bush). We departed from Le Meridian and it took approx 20 mins to walk with our 7 & 3 year olds. Lots of fish, coral close to shore & beautiful setting. The Kanumera bay is stunning!!! Not too many fish but gorgeous setting. Is right across the toad from Kuto bay and beach. Kuto beach is walkable from the Jetty boat pulls into. Turn left upon exiting jetty and just follow the road around to Kuto bay beach, 10 minute walk. The sand is like pure Velvet!!! It is even better than Whitehaven beach in QLD. The colours are out if this world. Across the road from Kuto bay (yes literally across the toad) is Kanumera bay, walk down there for a total slice of paradise! After getting off boat there is lots of taxis and mini buses. We got into a mini van with some other tourists (who also spoke french), after the driver announced bonjour Madame Piscine Natural .... yep cool that’s where We want to go let’s just get in. No idea on cost or anything just ran with it! About a 20 minute drive later He took us to Le Meridian Hotel and dropped us off there to walk to the Natural Lagoon and said come back at 2pm. It ended up costing $3000 XPF (approx $42 AUD) for the four of us - 2 adults 2 kids). He then took us to Kanumera bay (again about 30 minutes drive) , and charged us $3000 again. He said we just walk back to jetty to get on boat when we were ready. And pointed to jetty. Boat with Bettico shipping companies was $8990XPF for adults return. Total cost us $342 AUD approx. 2 adults 2 kids. Planes was about $1000. French is widely spoken everywhere and English is very limited or not at all so brushing up on your basics is a good idea.

8. Ilot Maitre

Noumea, Grand Terre New Caledonia +687 28.53.20 http://www.glphotels.nc/escapade-ilot-maitre.html
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4.5 based on 481 reviews

Ilot Maitre

Reviewed By nztraveldiva

If you want to snorkel in NC, definitely take the Water Taxi to Ilot Maître. Check the tides (we arrived about 2:00pm, halfway between low and high on the incoming tide and it was just deep enough) & I’d recommend taking a picnic to eat. This island is better laid out for day trippers than Ile aux canards, with a designated area of loungers etc that you don’t have to pay for (unlike IaC). Our taxi driver was kind enough to recommend that given the tide, we venture into the water to the right of the jetty where it’s deeper, and follow the reef along. We took his advice and were not disappointed, seeing lots of fish & of course turtles! Fabulous snorkelling. We were happy campers!

9. Blue River Provincial Park

1 Route Du Pont Perignon, Yate, Grand Terre 98834 New Caledonia +687 43.61.24 https://www.newcaledonia.travel/en/great-south/yate/blue-river-park
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Blue River Provincial Park

Reviewed By alisonrT3109OM - Melbourne, Australia

I spent about four hours here as part of a bird-watching tour group with an expert guide. The variety of bird species to be seen was truly amazing! The park seemed generally well-maintained. My only reservation was that the caretakers were using noisy leaf-blowers. Something that only creates air pollution and noise pollution for both humans and birds alike, and after all the leaves blow back again anyway!!!

10. Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee

Poe, Bourail, Grand Terre 98870 New Caledonia
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee

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