New Caledonia is a perfect destination for active recreation. The islands feature wooden massifs and deserted areas, hills and lakes, caves and kilometers of fabulous lagoons, and minimal temperature fluctuations. Add here constant warm weather, numerous rivers, and absence of mosquitos and snakes, and New Caledonia sounds like an ideal vacation destination. Local people developed infrastructure for tourists and interesting travel routes – modern vacationers pay much attention to such activities. In the valley of Dumbea River, which is a natural reserve, tourists can try kayaking and book individual or group excursions. Not far from Bourail, a town approximately 150 kilometers away from the capital, there are numerous ranchos where tourists can try horseback riding. The nearby beaches are protected areas because sea turtles lay their eggs there.
For tourists from Europe, New Caledonia is a place somewhere at the edge of the world, so many of them are surprised and disappointed when they arrive …
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Every year, New Caledonia hosts many interesting cultural events, such as trade fairs, exhibitions, and festivals. There are events dedicated to music …
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Anse Vata Beach is located to the south of the capital. This is a beach with white sand that is very popular with windsurfers and kite surfers. While staying in Noumea, consider exploring the pristine nature of the region during a hiking tour on GR1. This track is an excellent destination for everyone who wants to explore picturesque hills above spectacular lakes and valleys. When reaching the top of a hill, you will see mesmerizing landscapes and the endless horizon where the ocean and sky become one. There are many interesting hiking trails of different length on Grande Terre. The vast majority of them end in towns and smaller settlements. Local people, Melanesians, are very hospitable. Tourists can even rent a room in their houses for one-two nights. In this case, many locals offer interesting personalized excursions to areas that only locals know.
New Caledonia is a relatively new destination that has become an increasingly popular vacation spot not many years ago. The country’s government …
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Local vegetation is lush and bright. Palm trees and ferns, orchids and giant Norfolk pines coexist peacefully. The latter are like giant pyramids that rise above other trees. Coastal waters are turquoise and are so bright that it looks like they are painted. Local sand is so soft that it feels like cotton wool at the touch. In Baje de St. Joseph, tourists can book pirogue riding tours. Gadji Lagoon is an amazing destination for diving. Professional coaches and water transparency of up to 40 meters make this destination a popular dive site. Vacationers with PADI certificate can dive alone.