New Caledonia Travel Guide

The iconic and spectacular views of Isle des Pines

The spectacular views of the Isle of Pines

Take a day cruise over to Amedee Island

Drop anchor in Kuto Bay and explore beautiful Isle des Pines

A carved totem memorial to European missionaries on Isle des Pines

A carved totem pole memorial to European missionaries on Isle des Pines

Enjoy the traditional dancing of the Kanak people

Mouli Island forms one of the Loyalty Islands

The Kanak people are the native people of New Caledonia

The "broussards" of New Caledonia keep the cattle in order

Enjoy some of the very best diving in the world!

Prepare yourself for some of the very best diving in the world!

Bathed by the world’s largest coral lagoon, this former French colony beckons with South Pacific charm and a touch of French chic. On the main island of Grande Terre, the pavement cafés and palm-backed bays of Noumea city welcome your arrival, before you adventure inland to discover lush valleys, tropical forests and towering peaks.

To explore further, head west for white sands or north for secret coves, strike south to find unusual red soils, or travel east for wild rivers and plunging waterfalls. Leaving Grande Terre, hop across to the laid-back Loyalty Islands where translucent waters teem with tropical fish, or disappear to the romantic island of Ile des Pines, where you can bask on the beaches, snorkel in sheltered pools or trek to hidden caves and crumbling ruins.