Things to do & places to visit in New Caledonia
Top things to do
- Scuba & Snorkelling
- Churches & Cathedrals
- Boat Tours
- Hiking Trails
- Air Tours
- Speciality Museums
- Beaches
- Parks
- Points of Interest & Landmarks
- Islands
- Nature & Wildlife Tours
- Nature & Wildlife Areas
Top destinations in New Caledonia 11
- #1. Grand Terre
- #2. Ile Des Pins
- #3. Loyalty Islands
- #4. Vao
- #5. Touho
- #6. Moindou
- #7. Amedee Islet
- #8. Bourake
- #9. Ouaco
- #10. Pouebo
- #11. Plum
Most reviewed places to visit 50
- 4.5 Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie (1.955 reviews) Grand Terre
-Fantastic little aquarium
Monday: Spent 1-2 hours Aquariums
- 4.5 Amedee Lighthouse (1.790 reviews) Grand Terre
-Paradise on Amédée.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Lighthouses
- 4.0 Ile aux Canards island (1.405 reviews) Grand Terre
-Must do beach activity for everyone
Islands
- 4.5 Piscine Naturelle (1.121 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Hard to find!!
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches
- 4.0 Tjibaou Cultural Center (1.108 reviews) Grand Terre
-Don’t visit on a Saturday
Monday: Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
- 4.0 Anse Vata Beach (1.040 reviews) Grand Terre
-Good Beach to have fun
Beaches
- 5.0 Aqualagoon (797 reviews) Grand Terre
-Very enjoyable way to enjoy such a beautiful reef.
Scuba & Snorkelling
- 4.0 Plage de la Baie des Citrons (716 reviews) Grand Terre
-Lemon Bay
Beaches
- 4.5 Lifou Island (680 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Beautiful island with friendly locals
Islands
- 4.5 Babou Cote Ocean (648 reviews) Grand Terre
-Best diving in New Caladonia
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
- 3.5 Place des Cocotiers (573 reviews) Grand Terre
-Just a town square
Parks
- 4.0 Parc zoologique et forestier (543 reviews) Grand Terre
-Fantastic trip in Nouméa
Monday: Parks
- 4.5 Kanumera Bay (502 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Review of isle of pines day trip
Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water
- 4.0 Ilot Maitre (498 reviews) Grand Terre
-Short of expectations
Islands
- 3.5 Noumea Morning Market (380 reviews) Grand Terre
-Something for everyone
Farmers Markets
- 5.0 Tieti Diving (350 reviews) Grand Terre
-Personalised attention and accommodating for all diving levels
Monday: 7:00 AM - 2:30 PM Scuba & Snorkelling
- 5.0 La Belle Verte Canopy Tours (335 reviews) Grand Terre
-Best activity whilst in Noumea on a cruise
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks
- 4.0 Mare Island (284 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Friendly people and lovely snorkelling
Islands
- 4.0 Musee de Nouvelle Caledonie (271 reviews) Grand Terre
-A must see!
Speciality Museums
- 4.5 Yejele Beach (257 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Beautiful beach! A must when stopping here on a cruise ship.
Beaches
- 4.5 Le Musee Maritime de Nouvelle-Caledonie (250 reviews) Grand Terre
-Great maritime history museum in Noumea.
Monday: History Museums
- 4.5 Kuto Bay (250 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Kuto Bay ( baie de Kuto ) to Natural Pool and more - ile des Pins - cruise highlight!
Beaches
- 4.0 Grotte de Hortense (231 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Queens Cave
Caverns & Caves
- 4.5 Kunie Scuba Center (214 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Life time experience
Scuba & Snorkelling
- 4.5 Mana Nautique (208 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Amazing ! 10/10
Monday: 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Cultural Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Bus Tours
- 4.5 Upi Bay (171 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Wonderful spot to snorkle
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.5 Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale (167 reviews) Grand Terre
-Interesting history lesson
Speciality Museums
- 4.0 Cathedrale St Joseph de Noumea (163 reviews) Grand Terre
-Beautiful Architecture
Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee (160 reviews) Grand Terre
-Amazing Beach
Beaches
- 4.5 Oro Bay (158 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Don't miss
Beaches
- 4.5 Blue River Provincial Park (157 reviews) Grand Terre
-A good day trip and drive out of Noumea with stunning landscapes.
Spent More than 3 hours State Parks
- 5.0 Plage de Luengoni (151 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Whitest sand. Bluest water
Beaches
- 4.5 N'Ga Peak (151 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Worth the effort
Mountains
- 4.0 Hill Ouen Toro (148 reviews) Grand Terre
-Fun tour with fantastic views
Lookouts
- 5.0 Cap ULM Poe Nouvelle Caledonie (138 reviews) Grand Terre
-Gorgeous scenery and magical memorable experience
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Air Tours
- 3.5 Vestiges du Bagne (138 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-It opens your eyes
Points of Interest & Landmarks
- 4.0 Karuia Bus (134 reviews) Grand Terre
-Taneo provides an efficient service throughout Noumea
Public Transportation Systems
- 4.5 Notre Dame de Lourdes (129 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Amazing view from the top!
Spent 1-2 hours Churches & Cathedrals
- 4.5 Baie de Jinek (120 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Breathtaking
Beaches
- 4.5 Promenade Pierre-Vernier (115 reviews) Grand Terre
-Pleasant Walk
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Biking Trails • Jogging Paths & Tracks
- 4.5 Isle of Pines (114 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Fantastic Private Tour with William Garcon
Spent < 1 hour Islands
- 4.5 Base d'activité nautique de La Poule de Hienghène (104 reviews) Grand Terre
-Wonderful
Spent < 1 hour Geologic Formations
- 4.5 Parc des Grandes Fougères (102 reviews) Grand Terre
-Great Introduction to New Caledonian rain forest
Biking Trails • Parks • Forests
- 3.5 Trou aux Tortues (90 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Nearly missed turtles
Spent < 1 hour Bodies of Water
- 4.5 Easo Beach (88 reviews) Loyalty Islands
-Lovely
Beaches
- 5.0 Nouméa Skydive (81 reviews) Grand Terre
-Noumea skydive the best
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Skydiving
- 4.5 Amedee Island (80 reviews) Grand Terre
-Brilliant day. Best tour I have done
Spent More than 3 hours Islands
- 4.5 Bourail Aqua Diving (73 reviews) Grand Terre
-Amazing Experience
Scuba & Snorkelling
- 4.5 Neutomo Excursion (69 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-do not book anything with this company
Boat Tours • Eco Tours • Sightseeing Tours
- 5.0 Atoll de Nokanhui (65 reviews) Ile Des Pins
-Pure paradise
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