Top Noumea Outdoor Activities

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Get oriented to the New Caledonian city of Noumea during this 1.5-hour tour, which provides an easy way to get your bearings. Stops include Ouen Toro, Anse Vata Bay, Lemon Bay, Orphelinat Bay, and Coconut Square, for an easy way to check off plenty of attractions on one convenient tour.