Lonely PlanetSep 20, 2026
A Guide to New Caledonia
Explore the French territory of New Caledonia in the South Pacific with this visitor
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- Îlot MaîtreSightNouméa, New Caledoniaoverwater bungalows offer views of sea turtles
- La Table du BanianRestaurantLa Foa, New Caledoniastayed the night before, meals with on-site grown produce
- Grand TerreNeighborhoodNouméa, New Caledoniamain island, runs down the length of New Caledonia
- Tribu de KoindéPlaceNouméa, New Caledoniaagreed to host me at the last minute
- Nouméa La Tontouta International AirportSightNouméa, New Caledoniaairport 50km north of Nouméa's city center
- Arc en CeilPlaceNouméa, New Caledoniareputable shared shuttle service operator
- L'Île-des-PinsSightNouméa, New Caledoniapopular side trip island southeast of Nouméa
- DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre ResortHotelNouméa, New Caledonia64 overwater bungalows, see green sea turtles
- Château Royal Beach Resort and SpaHotelNouméa, New Caledoniaoceanfront rooms with water-facing balconies
- Gîte les NautilusHotelLa Foa, New Caledoniaset on a Braham cattle station, insight into broussard culture
- Gîte WankosHotelLa Foa, New Caledoniabasic accommodation with a Kanak family
- Foire de BourailFestivalBourail, New Caledoniaagricultural fair with sheep shearing and whip-cracking
- Far West RanchPlaceBourail, New Caledoniatrotting down the beach on horseback
- Domaine de DevaSightBourail, New Caledonia8000-hectare protected natural area
- Sheraton New Caledonia Deva Spa & Golf ResortHotelBourail, New Caledoniaseaside golf resort
- Office de Tourisme BourailSightBourail, New Caledoniainfo center at domain's entrance near Poé Beach
- La PirogueRestaurantNouméa, New Caledoniaupscale restaurant excelling in seafood and French dishes
- Lemon BayNeighborhoodNouméa, New Caledoniawaterside area with restaurants
- Oro BaySightL'Île-des-Pins, New Caledonianatural swimming pool, calm lagoon
- Upi BaySightL'Île-des-Pins, New Caledoniaturquoise water with towering limestone rock formations
- Betico 2PlaceNouméa, New Caledoniaferry operator for L'Île-des-Pins
- NC Pocket WifiPlaceNouméa, New Caledoniaportable wi-fi device rental