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Isle of Pines Information

Eighty kilometres south-east of Noumea lies the enchanting Isle of Pines (14 km wide, 18 km long) a..

Oro Bay Information

Reached by sea on foot along a small narrow path and truly out of this world, Oro Bay boasts two..

Kuto Bay Information

Kuto Bay has a long white sandy beach bordered by coconut palms and Column pines, which has been..

La Foa Information

At the beginning of the century, there was a gold mine at La Foa. The "Queyras" mine was no doubt..

Bourail Information

With a population of only 4350, Bourail is a lively colonial-area settlement and New Caledonia's..

Jean Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center Info

Tjibaou Cultural Centre Discover the unique architectural embodiment of an age-old identity...

Monts Koghis Information

Rising 1061m above Dumbea, Mont Koghis offers superb views over Noumea and the New Caledonian..

Amedee Island Information

One of New Caledonia's 'must do' day trips, Amedee is a tiny islet on the barrier reef, dominated..

Kanumera Bay Information

Kanumera Bay is a small white sand bay, adjacent to Kuto Bay, where you can swim with flippers..

Maurice Bay Information

A beautiful enclosed bay on the southern tip of the Isle of Pines, Maurice Bay is the perfect..

Nokanhui Information

Located on the southern point of the Isle of Pines in New Caledonia, Nokanhui is a tiny atoll that..

Paita Information

Situated at the base of Mont Mou, the first centre of colonisation set up by James Paddon..

Roche Percee Information

The Beach and the "Bonhomme de la Roche Percee", an enormous monolith, are situated at the mouth of..

Thio Information

On the transversal route between Boulouparis and Thio, the Col de Nassirah (349 m) connects the..

Upi Bay Information

The Upi Bay with its crystal clear water can be discovered in a day or half day trip including an..

Noumea Information

The New Caledonian capital of Noumea is the largest city in the South Pacific with a population of about 100,000. It boasts harbour views and a series of magnificent islands not far from shore, as well as an intriguing mixture of French, Melanesian, and indigenous archipelago cultures.

Founded in 1854 by the French, the city was originally named ‘Port de France’ before being renamed to Noumea in 1866 to pay homage to its Melanesian influences. Initially a trading post to support surrounding nickel and gold mines, it matured as New Caledonia’s administrative, political, and economic centre, and maintains a 19th century-style quarter and pockets of French-colonial architecture. The city later served as the United States’ Pacific headquarters during the Second World War.

Visitors will find Noumea a charming city with a noticeable French atmosphere and Melanesian undercurrents. Its heritage is displayed in its aesthetic, museums, and unique cultural attractions. Noumea flaunts numerous spectacular bays, panoramic views, and plenty of tourist-friendly bars, restaurants, and night clubs.

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