new caledonia
The long beaches at Baie des Citrons
or Anse Vata are great places to relax,
and go windsurfing, snorkelling or diving.
New Caledonia has a good road network
with the mainland divided by the central
mountain range creating a tropical east
and dry west.
This is a surprising province with the
Farino market, treks in Mount Koghi,
Bourail with its museum, Turtle Bay
and the Pierced Rock, the beach of
Poe and excursions on horseback
organised at La Foa, Boulouparis, Koné
and Koumac.
There are fascinating diving tours from
Nouméa, Boulouparis, Bourail, Népoui,
Mont-Dore, Yaté, Hienghène and Poindimié.
The east coast is a tropical adventure with its
abundant vegetation, spectacular waterfalls,
coconut groves and coffee plantations.
Activities
Sailing is the perfect way to experience
all that New Caledonia has to offer.
The journey to the Isle of Pines is a
fantastic sailing experience, as you are
able to navigate close to the shore. It is
surrounded by a marine reserve scattered
with small islands such as the remote
Nokan Hui, with stunning scenery and
beautiful anchorages.
Climate
The tropical climate is tempered by ocean
and south-east trade winds. Wet season
is December to March.
Clothing
Light casual
warm climate.
clothes
will
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Currency
French Pacific Franc (CFP). Most shops
and hotels accept all major credit cards.
Tips are accepted but not required.
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