‘Noumea’ Stories
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At the heart of an exceptional 200-hectare marine reserve, just 20 minutes by boat from Noumea, is Escapade Island Resort. A day trip for outstanding water activities like stand-up paddling, jetskiing and snorkelling, or an overnight stay or two in the romantic bungalows is a must when you go to New Caledonia. Pick your escape accommodation…The [...]
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New Caledonia is a sport lovers’ paradise; almost a quarter of the population is involved in some sort of sporting activity, and visitors are drawn to participate and spectate at international events hosted around Noumea and beyond. Rainbow Tourism recommends a visit to New Caledonia during one of its many sporting activities, like the International Pro [...]
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Lonely Planet has unveiled its list of favourite 10 countries to visit in 2012. New Caledonia has broken into the Top 10 list at eighth position, the only destination in the South Pacific. Despite its fabulous island scapes and unique mélange of Gallic and Melanesian cultures, New Caledonia rarely makes it onto tourists’ short lists. [...]
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Fly from Australia or New Zealand to New Caledonia and you could be speaking, eating and drinking in French that day. More than a destination, Noumea is a lifestyle. The Pacific “French Riviera” is where good taste is combined with the Pacific lifestyle. Sophisticated cuisine and fine wine are two elements of The French Touch experience [...]
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A seasoned mariner or a sailor for a day, stop dreaming and come and enjoy the unique experience of sailing on the Caledonian lagoon! If you are in Noumea over 10-11 December, you can participate or spectate at the 24 Hours of Sailing event. The principle is simple: teams of minimum four persons sail non-stop [...]
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For the 10th consecutive year, Noumea hosts Teri Kite Surf Pro, a race in the world championship calendar of the Professional Kitesurfing Riders Association. What is at stake for the male and female riders is winning the World Champion title of Freestyle Kitesurfing. The event will be held in the beautiful lagoon of Noumea from [...]
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Isle of Pines, Loyalty Islands, North Province, Noumea, South Province
Immortalized by the ecologist and photographer, Yann Arthus Bertrand, the “Heart of Voh” is the new tourism symbol for New Caledonia, befiitting the tag line “Pacific Heart”. The iconic image reflects the love and generosity that the New Caledonian people feel for their land – a country where the nature is spectacular and intimately attached [...]
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If visiting New Caledonia between July and September, plan to go whale watching and spot humpbacks throughout the mating season. You can get glimpses of awesome whales off Lifou in the Loyalty Islands. But if you’re staying on the mainland, you can jaunt from Noumea on a catamaran or cruising boat to spot them around [...]
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Take to the air and fall to the ground in New Caledonia
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Out on the water in New Caledonia.
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