Sweetness of life 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 "Sweetness of life in New Caledonia"
Detail of the stay : Sweetness of life 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.
Exploration of Noumea and its surroundings
Steps: Noumea
Visit of the Nouville prison, walk to Fort Tereka and end of the afternoon at Kuendu Beach to enjoy the sunset on the ocean.
Places of interest : SITE HISTORIQUE DU BAGNE DE L'ÎLE NOU
Islands off Noumea
Steps: Île Aux Canards
Take advantage of the second day to visit one of the islets near Nouméa (Amédée lighthouse or Canard islet). Book your plane tickets to Lifou (departure the day after for 4 days).
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
Route to the west
Steps: Bourail
Rent a car. Drive up the west coast visiting the surroundings of La Foa(Fort Téremba, Farino market) and Bourail (the Roche Percée and the beach of Poé). Sleep at the Nëkweta lodge.
Places of interest : MARCHÉ DE FARINO FORT TÉREMBA PLAGE DE POÉ
Discovery of the west side
Steps: Koumac
Stops in Poya, Koné, Voh (the famous heart of mangrove), Pouembout and Koumac (the caves of Koumac). On the program: hiking, horseback riding and mine visits.
Places of interest : GROTTES DE KOUMAC
Exploration of the seabed
Steps: Koumac
Let yourself be seduced by a dive on the side of Koumac with the Rêve Bleu club.
Impression of the end of the world in Poum
Steps: Poum
Finish your trip by booking at least one night at the gîte du Relais de Poingam and visit the surroundings of Poum. Be careful: the road is long, but the landscapes are worth it.
Heading east
Steps: Poindimié
Take the transverse between Koumac and Ouégoa and go down the East coast. Book nights in Hienghène and Poindimié to take the time to discover the area on foot or by kayak.
From place to place
All along the road, imposing waterfalls invite you to swim.
Great landscapes
Steps: Houaïlou
Continue south to take the transversal from Houaïlou and enjoy the landscapes of the east coast, or go back up to take the transversal to Koné. This road is the fastest.
Return to Noumea
Steps: Noumea
Stay in Noumea for one night. Enjoy the nightlife of Lemon Bay, or go to the Bodega del Mar on Anse Vata.
See you in the "antechamber of paradise".
Steps: Mouli
Head for Ouvéa. Visit the water holes, ride your bike around the island, observe the passage of marine animals from the Mouli bridge.
Places of interest : PONT ET POINTE DE MOULI
Relaxation on the beach
Enjoy sunbathing on one of the most beautiful beaches in New Caledonia: treat yourself!
Direction the Great South
Steps: Lac De Yaté
Discover the lake of Yaté, the red earth and a unique vegetation. Explore the Blue River Park. You can even camp there.
Last hours in the middle of nature
Steps: Prony
The next day, go through the bay of Prony, then return to Nouméa.
Places of interest : BAIE DE PRONY
