New Caledonia Island Travel
New Caledonia Overview
New Caledonia is an overseas territory of France lying in the western Pacific Ocean, in the Coral Sea, to the east of Australia and west of Vanuatu. The territory consists of the main island of Grand Terre, the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands, and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls. New Caledonia has a semi-tropical climate, modified by southeast trade winds. It’s best to visit between the months of August and October.
New Caledonia Main Attractions
If you’re lost in the South East Dreams, seeing beautiful palm-lined beaches bordering a vast lagoon, sensational coral reefs, sailing, and having glimpses of a long tradition of French culture, try a vacation in the somewhat more-off-the-beaten path islands of New Caledonia. New Caledonia can promise you great pristine reefs, unspoiled rainforests, splendid beaches and great sun. In short, the islands offer a great vacation getaway.
New Caledonia's greatest attractions are undoubtedly its glamorous capital, the scenic northeast coast of the main island, and the colorful neighboring islands. In Noumea, the capital, the fine French restaurants, designer boutiques, and cosmopolitan crowds all proclaim that this is the Paris of the Pacific.
New Caledonia Activities
The sheltered waters around the islands of New Caledonia are prime cruising area and yacht charters. You can join the windsurfers ply the waters off Noumea’s Anse Vata and the isles. The surrounding isles are also ideal for both sea-kayaking and canoeing. Several companies offer scuba diving, but if you’re a pro you may rent tanks and head off on your own. Horseback riding is the favorite terrestrial recreational activity in New Caledonia. There are also limitless hiking opportunities around these large islands.
New Caledonia Accommodation & Dining
To enjoy a perfect rest in a unique way, you may find a great place to stay in New Caledonia’s coastal paradise. With a great place, you must also have a great tummy full of great food in New Caledonia. You may consider the traditional meal in New Caledonia exotic for its unique ingredients.
New Caledonia Shopping & Nightlife
Nights in New Caledonia are superb. Several up-market hotels offer Tahitian dance shows to their guests. They make sure that every customer has their fair share of entertainment for the night. The dances are actually somewhat strange but amazing. Boutiques can be seen throughout the island. They sell fashionable French clothes, mainly casual but sometime haute couture. The islands are French-costumed islands that you can expect a wide range of French goods such as perfume, jewelry and foot ware, silk scarves, sandals and handbags.
Getting To & Around New Caledonia
New Caledonia can be reached using direct flights from Paris served by Air France. There are also regular flights from Japan, New Zealand, Australia and South East Asian countries. Noumea, the region’s capital is a popular port of call for people sailing around the Pacific, though most dare not sail during cyclone season.
