Top New Caledonia Outdoor Activities

Experience the breadth and depth of New Caledonia’s marine life without expensive dive training or scuba charters. At the Aquarium des Lagons, learn about the underwater ecosystems all around this island nation and see their regular residents, including native corals and the prehistoric nautilus. Even meet some of the local turtles at the aquarium’s turtle enclosure, with a bridge over the enclosure for a closer encounter.

SWIM WITH TUTTLES, FISH’S …. and Enjoy your meat. The island's only floating seafood restaurant and tropical bar, located 7 minutes from the shore. Accessible by Taxi Boat, this little gem, in the middle of the Tamanou Reef coastal waters offers a unique snorkeling and kayaking experience, while our bar and restaurant provide customers with fresh savory seafood dishes and fancy cocktails to enjoy on our deck chairs or chill out at the inflatable floating lounge. An underwater tunnel equipped with 20 windows allows travelers and their families to admire our local underwater kingdom without even getting wet.

Enjoy a paradisiacal day trip to the tiny Amedee Island on this immersive, full-day excursion from Noumea. Following morning hotel pickup, transfer to the island by boat. You’ll enjoy a range of activities throughout the day: embark on a glass-bottomed boat tour to see the underwater scenery, ascend the famed Amedee Lighthouse, enjoy welcome drinks and a delicious lunch buffet, watch a dance performance, and much more.

Lose yourself in nature at Botanical Parc and Zoo with this deal made for cruise ships docked in Noumea. See New Caledonia’s remarkable native wildlife in abundance, including giant geckos, flying foxes and the symbol of New Caledonia: the protected Cagou. Stroll through some of the last protected plots of dry forest and witness magnificent views of Noumea and its bays.

SIGNAL ISLAND is the perfect location to explore New Caledonia's Southern lagoon first hand. We pick up you directly at Port Brunelet - Gate E. Get off the beaten tracks and swim with turtles in a paradise island (Signal Island) from Noumea. 7 hours to discover "wild side" of the south lagoon of New Caledonia. Unknown from the crowd of your boat, it is the best spot to snorkel and swim with turtles in their local environment, at only 30 minutes from Noumea with our water taxi. You will be able to enjoy the magnificent white sand beach, historical trail around this island and beautiful, natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. This tour is reserved for people under 70 years old and in good physical condition. It's a physical inflatable bumpy boat ride to go to the Island. You will snorkel by your own means. No guide, just personal instructions given by the skipper.

Skid from your cruise ship to a bouncy water taxi and skip across the water to Signal Island, a quieter snorkeling location. Take your mind off National Park fees and taxes and focus on the important things: coral in blue water, the ponderous paddles of turtles. This small private tour gets you into the water without extra hassle.

This day is unique in New Caledonia, panoramic views, passages in exceptional places with guaranteed thrills. Great South Adventurer 4×4 day with breakfast and dinner in bivouac. The walk lasts 9 hours, including 2 hours for swimming in the river. Departure at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel or home address and head to Mont Dore in the south of Grande Terre to have breakfast at an altitude of 700 meters with a breathtaking 360-degree view. Passage by the Oasis waterfall, the Madeleine falls with lunch stop in bivouac at La Necha, the Yaté lake viewpoint and the Yaté dam. Dinner menu: Soyo chicken Garlic Shrimp Mixed salad

Discover Amédée Island and its magical coral-fringed lagoon, a perfect spot to experience New Caledonia’s southern lagoon up close. This island is the largest true coral cay on the New Caledonia south lagoon surrounding reef, just 45 mn by water taxi from Noumea. Close to the Great Barrier Reef and located in the heart of a protected marine reserve, this islet is particularly renowned for its underwater scenery and crystal-clear waters. Swim with the turtles at Amedee Island, and snorkel all year round without stinger suits on this unique, protected reef island. You can also observe colorful marine life along coral reefs. You can visit its 56-meter-high lighthouse, the only metal lighthouse in France, and climb it with a pass (300 XPF per person). This tour is suitable for guests under 70 years old and in good physical condition. The transfer to the island is by inflatable boat and can be quite bumpy. Snorkeling is self-guided, with safety instructions provided by the skipper.

The New Caledonian barrier reef is the second longest barrier reef on Earth. It’s not practical to see the entire reef, but this private water taxi tour is a good way to see the highlights. Starting in Noumea, you’ll venture out to Amedee Island in a high-speed water taxi, which ensures a speedy journey that's ideal for visitors short on time. Plus, a private guide means you'll receive personalized attention throughout the excursion.

This day is unique in New Caledonia, panoramic views, passages in exceptional places with guaranteed thrills. Great South Adventurer 4×4 day with breakfast and dinner in bivouac. The walk lasts 9 hours, including 2 hours for swimming in the river or the sea. Departure at 7:00 a.m. from your hotel or home address and head to Mont Dore in the south of Grande Terre to have breakfast at an altitude of 700 meters with a breathtaking 360-degree view. Passage through magnificent landscapes (waterfalls, forests, rivers, etc.) Dinner menu: Soyo chicken Garlic Shrimp Mixed salad

Discover peacefully the pleasures and benefits of the largest lagoon in the world. Exploration, Relaxation and Multiple Things to Do on Private Catamaran with 4 Double Cabins. Ideal for reconnecting with nature, in cohesion with its crew.

Let's first stop at the Mont Dore fountain, then we cross the mountain range to reach the east coast and the village of Yaté (possible stop at the Blue River Park). We then cross the coast to the south with a stop at Gîte Yia and then in the village of Touaourou and its pretty colonial church, another stop near the village of Goro towards an incredible waterfall. On the way back we will stop at the Madeleine Falls for a photo and maybe a swim before returning to Noumea.

Effortlessly combining the breathtaking beauty of the South Pacific with the elegance of Europe, Nouméa, New Caledonia is a captivating cosmopolitan capital. Lined with magnificent beaches, beautiful waterways and no shortage of breathtaking vantage points, a visit to the New Caledonian capital reveals some of the incredible reasons why this corner of the globe shouldn’t be missed. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this exciting city. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.