Top Things to do in Grand Terre
What to do and see in Grand Terre, New Caledonia: The Best Day Trips from
Discover the best top things to do in Grand Terre, New Caledonia including The "French Touch" Tour, Local Green Train Noumea, Private Half-Day Sailing Tour from Noumea, North: Bourail, Duck Island.
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1. The "French Touch" Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
It's a complete and simple circuit at a time. You can let yourself be guided and walk by yourself ... Through a mixture of gastronomy, culture, art you can at the same time contemplate these beautiful landscapes ...
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water
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2. Local Green Train Noumea
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 55 reviews
The Green train ride is a 90 minute enjoyable and informative guided tour that offers an opportunity to see Nouméa city and get a sense of it's history. The tour stops at two destinations - the Rocher à La Voile viewpoint and the Ouen Toro lookout which has a stunning view over the Pacific Ocean and the Lagoon.Our local tour guides have special ways of providing passengers with commentaries and historical insight that it will make them feel connected to this island like never before ! Suitable for all ages and entertaining for the whole family..... Your departure time approx: - ETD for morning Ships : 09:30a.m. / 10:15a.m. / 11:00a.m. / 1:15 p.m. - ETD for afternoon Ships : 3:30p.m. / 4p.m. ITINERARY - Cruise Ship Terminal. - Castel Hagen Noumea's oldest mansion, part of town's colonial heritage. Open from Tuesday to Saturday, Sunday and Monday, trains will stop at Rocher la Voile. - Ouen Toro :The Ouen Toro lookout point & a stunning view over the Pacific Lagoon.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By SCOTT B
I have Snorkeled and Scuba Dived all over the world for over 50 years. This is absolutely the best Snorkeling I have ever experienced!!! SCHOOLS of beautiful fish and healthy vibrant corals of MANY varieties!!! It changes ever 50' or so as you move around and change your location. Yes it is hard on your feet and requires a water taxi that you should prepay, and finding shade will be an issue, but totally worth it!!! Not for Beach combers. We are going on another cruise just to return here and experience this amazing place again. The number, variety, and beauty of the marine life here is unequaled by any place else I have ever been!!! Scott
3. Private Half-Day Sailing Tour from Noumea
Overall Ratings
4.6 based on 9 reviews
If you are tired of joining the usual tourist crowd then you should book this intense and very personal experience to see the areas highlights in comfort in your own boat. Enjoy an exhilarating 5-hours private sailing excursion on the world's largest lagoon and second largest great barrier reef, aboard a luxury catamaran tailored for just you with maximum 15 guests (friends and family) with an experienced captain. Set sail to spend the half-day swimming and snorkeling around ESCAPADE island, one of the most famous island of New Caledonia! You can choose to snorkel, relax on the deck, land on the island, all of the above - or just swim around the boat in the crystal clear waters. Your tour includes drink water, professional crew and snorkel gears equipments.
Inclusions: Snorkel instruction, Use of Snorkelling equipment, Private tour with an experienced crew ensures personalized attention
Exclusions: Lunch & drinks (AU$20 payable direct), Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase, or bring your own), Extended hours for the excursion: AUD $120.00 per hour,, Lunch—Sandwiches and drinks: AUD $20.00 per person.
Reviewed By DiannesReviews
My husband and I had pre-booked this day trip before we left on our cruise, but some just found these guys in the carpark near the visitor's centre when we disembarked. The first pleasant surprise was the "water taxi" - it was a really fun ride! And the island, wow, it's stunning and so few people! And the best part - we saw so many turtles! The water is shallow and clear, and they lent us pool noodles (we had our own snorkels & masks & fins), so you were able to just draft along following a turtle grazing on the seagrass on the bottom! In fact they were so close, I would be filming and the swell would push me a bit too close so I would have to stop filming and paddle backwards to give the turtle some space! Would highly recommend this trip to anyone going to Noumea.
4. North: Bourail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
On the way, we will cross the villages of Boulouparis, La Foa and its famous old fashionable bridge. A first stop with a breathtaking view of the Turtle Bay, then we will lunch near the beautiful beach of Poe where you can swim. For those wishing to experience a sensational flight of 30 minutes above the incredible blue lagoon, this option must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Lunch, Soda/Pop
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5. Duck Island
Overall Ratings
3.3 based on 13 reviews
Our Duck Island package includes the Water Taxi return + full Hop On Hop Off. Please use our Hop On Hop Off complementary service as your ride to the Anse Vata water taxis (20 minutes bus ride from the Cruise Ship Terminal) but as well as your invitation to discover on the way the Morning Market and all other stops before or after your Duck Island experience. Our Duck Island package is available only when Cruise Ships are docked in Nouméa !
Inclusions: Duck Island water Taxi return + Hop On Hop Off buses
Exclusions: Snorkel gear, Food and drinks
Reviewed By peterbQ3617WT
My husband, daughter and I did the tour on a cruise stopover. I booked/paid for tour from Brisbane and printed out the tickets to take with me. We got the bus from ship to ferry terminal, showed the tickets at Lyvai kiosk then walked along the water to wait under shade for the train and off we went. The lady guide was very informative and we enjoyed seeing the beaches and up into the hills for some fabulous views of the islands and out to sea. We made several stops to take photos then went through the city centre and back to the pick up point. The cost is less than half of the ship-organised tours, we paid roughly A$130 for 3 of us and the equivalent tour from the ship was close to A$300 (US$59pp). The ship tour is the yellow tchou tchou train which basically does the same route around Noumea. You are able to book tours at the ferry terminal but we booked at Lyvai.com online no problem. I would highly recommend this tour as a good introduction (2 hours) to Noumea and surrounds.
