Mosaic of landscapes in New Caledonia
2024
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Faune and flora, Free time.
Best times to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Printemps, Eté, Automne, Hiver.
Petit Futé
Where to stay - Noumea ?
The map of your stay "Mosaic of landscapes in New Caledonia"
Detail of the stay : Mosaic of landscapes in New Caledonia
How to get there - Noumea
Arrival in Noumea
Steps: Noumea
Discovery of the city center and walk on the bay of Lemons and the Vata Cove. Recovery from jet lag.
Visit of the city
Steps: Noumea
Visit the Tjibaou cultural center or the New Caledonia museum to immerse yourself in the country's culture. Walk to the top of Ouen Toro to enjoy the panorama at sunset. Book your ticket to theIsle of Pines (by plane for a departure the next day).
Places of interest : MUSÉE DE NOUVELLE-CALÉDONIE CENTRE CULTUREL TJIBAOU
Heading for the Isle of Pines
Steps: Kuto
It is best to rent a car or a scooter for the first day. Direction the bays of Kuto and Kanuméra, then climb the N'ga peak to enjoy the panorama, before going around the island.
Places of interest : BAIES DE KUTO ET DE KANUMÉRA PIC N'GÂ
Excursion by dugout
Sail from Upi Bay toOro Bay. It's already time for lunch: go to the Kougny to taste a lobster that you will have reserved the day before. Don't forget your fins, mask and snorkel to explore the natural pool.
Boat trip
Sail around the beautiful islets, before heading back to Noumea.
Return to Noumea
Steps: Noumea
Morning at the market and visit of thelagoon aquarium at the end of the morning. Afternoon at the zoological and forestry park.
Places of interest : AQUARIUM DES LAGONS PARC ZOOLOGIQUE ET FORESTIER
Head for the bush!
Steps: Bourail
Rent a car. At lunchtime, stop at Mamie Fogliani's in Farino or Aux Délices des Jumelles in Sarraméa (reservation required). Visit Fort Teremba in the afternoon to discover the colonial history of the country. Sleep close to the beach, in Poé or at La Roche Percée.
Places of interest : FORT TÉREMBA PLAGE DE POÉ
Walk on the beach
Steps: Bourail
Morning on the beautiful beach of Poe. In the afternoon, explore the Trois Baies trail and enjoy its beaches. Thrill seekers can try a microlight flight over the lagoon. Unforgettable experience guaranteed. Return to Noumea at the end of the day.
Places of interest : PLAGE DE POÉ
Flight to Lifou
Steps: Kumo
On the first day, head north. Visit the Devil's Cave, the Great Hut of Hnatalo, Felix Bolé's vanilla plantation in Mucaweng and watch the beautiful sunset from the cliffs of Jokin (where you can sleep).
Places of interest : GROTTES DU DIABLE
Observation of the underwater life
Steps: Xépénéhé
On the second day, equip yourself with fins, mask and snorkel to discover the sea bed of Jinek Bay or go to the diving club. Then head south and sleep in Wé.
Places of interest : BAIE DE JINEK
Farniente afternoon
Steps: Luengöni
On the third day, enjoy the most beautiful beaches of Lifou: Luengöni and Peng and return to Noumea at the end of the day.
Places of interest : PLAGE DE LUENGÖNI
Relaxation day on the Duck Islet
Steps: Île Aux Canards
The Duck Islet is only 10 minutes by boat from Vata Cove. Admire the corals and fish on the marine path that surrounds the islet. Take advantage of the late afternoon to admire the sunset from the terrace of one of the bars in Lemon Bay.
The south of Grande Terre
Steps: Réserve Des Chûtes De La Madeleine
Rent a car. You can visit the botanical reserve of the Madeleine Falls or take a walk in the Blue River Park.
Diving or hiking
Steps: Yaté
PMT enthusiasts can devote the second day to the seabed in Yaté, while hikers can discover one of the many trails in the south. Return to Noumea in the evening.
