Top Things to do in New Caledonia
Top Hotels in New Caledonia
- 1. Le Lagon Hotel
- 2. Hotel Gondwana
- 3. Chateau Royal Beach Resort And Spa
- 4. DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
- 5. Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf Resort
- 6. Betikure Parc Lodge
- 7. Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
- 8. Le Meridien Noumea Resort & Spa
- 9. Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Noumea
- 10. Hotel Tieti Poindimie
The 10 Best Things to do in New Caledonia, New Caledonia
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. Plage de Luengoni
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 150 reviews
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)...
2. Port-Boise
3. Amedee Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,712 reviews
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!!
4. Piscine Naturelle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,109 reviews
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.
5. Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,915 reviews
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!
6. Ilot Maitre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
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!
7. Lifou Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 673 reviews
Reviewed By sm2683 - Newstead, Australia
We spent the day at Lifou while on a P&O Cruise on the Pacific Dawn ship. A beautiful spot to relax on the beach and jump off the pier with kids! Beautiful reefs. 4-5 large sea turtles started swimming around us while in the water! Amazing! Some good little local markets. Highly recommend reef shoes as the beaches are incredibly rough and sharp with coral and shells.
8. Yejele Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By P7333GAdaniellen
Amazing clear water, long stretch of beach, plenty of room for everyone from the cruise ship. Great for families, plenty of shade under the trees - can also hand your towel up to dry in between. Buy a coconut for $5, toilets available - were clean and fine. Food and drink options. Worth the bus fare from the port.
9. Baie de Jinek
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By Ms_krissi_marie - Sydney, Australia
We stopped in Lifou as part of our cruise, and purchased tickets to the Jinek Bay Marine Reserve (which is what you have to do to swim/snorkel here). So worth the money! I would pay double. Incredible sea life and amazing coral. Arguably one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited.
10. Tjibaou Cultural Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,084 reviews
On the narrow Tina Peninsula of approximately 8 hectares, given by the Noumea Council, the Tjibaou Cultural Centre was inaugurated in May 1998 and was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano. The Centre is a place of identical assertiveness and cultural gathering and creation. Through its original configuration, the Tjibaou Cultural Centre offers a lot of cultural activities as you can find there an art centre, exhibitions spaces, show areas and a specialized multimedia library. Depending on its activity, the audience changes quantitatively and sociologically. Transferred to New-Caledonia in 2012, newly named ADCK-CCT aims to search, collect and promote the kanak cultural heritage, to initiate and develop kanak artistic creation, to provoke the emergence of common cultural practices and references, to be a pole of regional and international exchanges The Tjibaou Cultural Centre recorded 98 405 visitors in 2011. It employs 65 persons.
Reviewed By PBWill
At first look from a distance on land I thought it must be a radar installation. Then at sea on a boat it looked like a space station. To my surprise I was told it was the only Grand Project built by France outside the Metropole and is the only such Project ever built in a French Overseas Territory. It is the TJIBAOU Cultural Centre that is emblematic of the exotic sights which abound across New Caledonia, and was designed and built by renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano. The cultural centre is built in the image of a Melanesian (Kanaky) village (but on a larger scale) which French colonizers who came here over 200 years ago would have seen on a landscape of breath taking beauty. Inside the Cultural Centre are paintings, sculptures, furnishings, and ornaments of sacred importance to the Melanesian / Kanaky people who believe their civilization originates from the moon in the form of a zemorphic being - half man half lizard. The TJIBAOU Cultural Centre could be considered a peace offering made by the French State to the indeginous Melanesians / Kanaky people following a near civil war situation between the French island settlers and the indeginous population about 20 years ago. Today Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia is a favourite stop over port for round the world travelling yachtsmen to relax on Noumea's beautiful beaches and to provision their boats with French wines, cheeses, designer fragrances. and food items stocked in local stores who fly their products in from France (a 26 hour flight away). The national airline of the French Territory of New Caledonia is AIR CALEDONIE INTERNATIONAL which flies in partnership with Air France - a member of the Sky Team Airline Alliance - offering easy access to the island territory from major cities across the world.
