Adventure Playground in the South Pacific

Where? New Caledonia

After a short flight with Aircalin (less than 3 hours from Auckland) you will be in the ‘adventure playground of the South Pacific’

New Caledonia is a Pacific Island with gorgeous beaches – but – there is so much more as you will discover below......

Hiking

New Caledonia offers an exciting world of discovery for nature-lovers and walkers.  The mainland offers some of the best hiking in the South Pacific, with long, marked trails heading into mountain areas, where native plants and birds flourish offering a real wilderness experience.

Diving

New Caledonia has so much in store for you - 24,000 square kilometres of lagoon protected by a huge 1,600 kilometre coral reef, a wide variety of brilliant flora and fauna with clear, calm waters.

Fishing

This is one of New Caledonia’s very special leisure activities.  For many years, New Caledonia has been seen as a destination for record-breaking catches, attracting keen fishermen from the four corners of the globe.

Golf

New Caledonia is an incredibly sporty destination which has 3 international golf courses, with the closest only 10 minutes from downtown Noumea.

4WD Experience

A few hours away from Noumea you will get a taste of adventure for a day on the wild, fascinating terrain of the Great South.

Horse Riding

New Caledonians love horses and there are lots of horseback riding opportunities including everything from pony rides close to Noumea to horse treks along mountain trails or even two or three day horse rides.

Helicopter Rides

For an unforgettable experience, go on a 30-minute helicopter flight to discover the most beautiful lagoon in the world as you travel towards Amedee Lighthouse, the coral reef and its small islands.

Amedee Lighthouse Island

With coconut palms and beautiful white sandy beaches, Amedee Lighthouse Island is a short 45 minute crossing departing from Port Moselle.  A 150-year old, 56 metre lighthouse from the Second Empire stands proudly.  The island is surrounded by crystal clear waters and beautiful corals teaming with colourful tropical fish.

Museums and Cultural Centre

• Tjibaou Cultural Centre, designed by the famous architect Renzo Piano, is one of the masters of modern architecture conveniently situated just 10 minutes from downtown Noumea.  The structure represents 10 Melanesian “Great Houses” interpreted in an artistic manner.  The centre has a rich art collection and is home to many South Pacific ancient artefacts and an amazing collection of contemporary art.

• The Museum of New Caledonia is dedicated to the archeology and ethnology of the region

• The Noumea Municipal Museum was built in colonial style in 1874 and retraces the develoment of Noumea

• The Maritime History Museum features a permanent exhibition based on New Caledonia’s maritime history from the first sailors to travel the Pacific in canoes to Captain James Cook and La Perouse.

 

For further information contact your travel agent or call Aircalin on (09) 977 2238 or visit www.aircalin.com.

 
 

Published 18th Oct 2011

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