Top Things to do in Ile Des Pins
Top Restaurants in Ile Des Pins
Top 5 Free Things to do in Ile Des Pins, New Caledonia
Discover the best top things to do in Ile Des Pins, New Caledonia including Kanumera Bay, N'Ga Peak, Kuto Bay, Isle of Pines, Vestiges du Bagne.
Restaurants in Ile Des Pins
1. Kanumera Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 498 reviews
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.
2. N'Ga Peak
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By JacquelynR60
The most beautiful views from the top! It starts of as a fairly steady climb and then it does turn slightly steep with all loose rock under foot. Once you get past that you can start to see the views of the Islands and reefs. You continue up the path (and you are aiming for the big cross at the top of the mountain - which keeps you motivated as you can see the top) and the final part again is quite steep but has steady ground underneath. The view from the top is something else - you can see the different colours in the water where the reefs are, where the sand is, the Islands - on a clear day you can see the whole of that side of the Island and sea! It is a picture perfect spot and it is ridiculously peaceful - just birds chirping! It took us 40 minutes up and a bit quicker down but we are quite quick walkers - I think the average time up is 1 hour give or take stopping.
3. Kuto Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By Bleakhouse65
Families and people of all ages can enjoy swimming and snorkeling in this protected bay. Just opposite, across the isthmus us a another beach with more wave action. Bring your own snorkeling gear. Limited tourist facilities for shopping and eating. We did not stay overnight, but there us a decent looking resort on the island. Speaking French is an asset, The island has interesting cultural sites at a distance from Kuto Bay.
4. Isle of Pines
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By friedrice4 - Paynesville, Australia
Visited whilst on a cruise in December. Absolutely wonderful location , beautiful beaches, great diving, friendly locals and much history. Worth doing a bus tour when visiting.
5. Vestiges du Bagne
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 137 reviews
