Stay : Sweetness of life in New Caledonia
If you stay one month on the Rock, you can add the visit ofOuvéa and the complete tour of Grande Terre in addition to a basic tour around Nouméa.
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
24 days
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Detail of the stay : Sweetness of life in New Caledonia - 24 days
Day 1: Arrival in Noumea
Steps: Noumea
Discovery of the city center and walk on the bay of Lemons and the Vata Cove. Recovery from jet lag.
Day 2: Visit of the city
Steps: Noumea
Visit the Tjibaou cultural center or the New Caledonia museum to immerse yourself in the country's culture. Walk to the top of Ouen Toro to enjoy the panorama at sunset. Book your ticket to theIsle of Pines (by plane for a departure the next day).
Day 3: Heading for the Isle of Pines
Steps: Kuto
It is best to rent a car or a scooter for the first day. Direction the bays of Kuto and Kanuméra , then climb the N'ga peak to enjoy the panorama, before going around the island.
Day 4: Excursion by dugout
Sail from Upi Bay toOro Bay. It's already time for lunch: go to the Kougny to taste a lobster that you will have reserved the day before. Don't forget your fins, mask and snorkel to explore the natural pool.
Day 5: Boat trip
Sail around the beautiful islets, before heading back to Noumea.
Day 6: Exploration of Noumea and its surroundings
Steps: Noumea
Visit of the Nouville prison, walk to Fort Tereka and end of the afternoon at Kuendu Beach to enjoy the sunset on the ocean.
SITE HISTORIQUE DU BAGNE DE L'ÎLE NOU
Day 7: Islands off Noumea
Steps: Île Aux Canards
Take advantage of the second day to visit one of the islets near Nouméa (Amédée lighthouse or Canard islet). Book your plane tickets to Lifou (departure the day after for 4 days).
Day 8: Walk on the beach
Steps: Bourail
Morning on the beautiful beach of Poe. In the afternoon, explore the Trois Baies trail and enjoy its beaches. Thrill seekers can try a microlight flight over the lagoon. Unforgettable experience guaranteed. Return to Noumea at the end of the day.
PLAGE DE POÉ
Day 9: Flight to Lifou
Steps: Kumo
On the first day, head north. Visit the Devil's Cave, the Great Hut of Hnatalo, Felix Bolé's vanilla plantation in Mucaweng and watch the beautiful sunset from the cliffs of Jokin (where you can sleep).
GROTTES DU DIABLE
Day 10: Observation of the underwater life
On the second day, equip yourself with fins, mask and snorkel to discover the sea bed of Jinek Bay or go to the diving club. Then head south and sleep in Wé.
BAIE DE JINEK
Day 11: Farniente afternoon
On the third day, enjoy the most beautiful beaches of Lifou: Luengöni and Peng and return to Noumea at the end of the day.
PLAGE DE LUENGÖNI
Day 12: Route to the west
Steps: La Foa, Farino, Moindou, Bourail
Rent a car. Drive up the west coast visiting the surroundings of La Foa(Fort Téremba, Farino market) and Bourail (the Roche Percée and the beach of Poé). Sleep at the Nëkweta lodge.
Day 13: Discovery of the west side
Steps: Poya, Pouembout, Koné, Voh, Koumac
Stops in Poya, Koné, Voh (the famous heart of mangrove), Pouembout and Koumac (the caves of Koumac). On the program: hiking, horseback riding and mine visits.
GROTTES DE KOUMAC
Day 14: Exploration of the seabed
Steps: Koumac
Let yourself be seduced by a dive on the side of Koumac with the Rêve Bleu club.
Day 15: Impression of the end of the world in Poum
Steps: Poum
Finish your trip by booking at least one night at the gîte du Relais de Poingam and visit the surroundings of Poum. Be careful: the road is long, but the landscapes are worth it.
Day 16: Heading east
Steps: Koumac, Ouégoa, Hienghène, Poindimié
Take the transverse between Koumac and Ouégoa and go down the East coast. Book nights in Hienghène and Poindimié to take the time to discover the area on foot or by kayak.
Day 17: From place to place
All along the road, imposing waterfalls invite you to swim.
Day 18: Great landscapes
Continue south to take the transversal from Houaïlou and enjoy the landscapes of the east coast, or go back up to take the transversal to Koné. This road is the fastest.
Day 19: Return to Noumea
Steps: Noumea
Stay in Noumea for one night. Enjoy the nightlife of Lemon Bay, or go to the Bodega del Mar on Anse Vata.
Day 20: See you in the "antechamber of paradise".
Steps: Mouli
Head for Ouvéa. Visit the water holes, ride your bike around the island, observe the passage of marine animals from the Mouli bridge.
PONT ET POINTE DE MOULI
Day 21: Relaxation on the beach
Enjoy sunbathing on one of the most beautiful beaches in New Caledonia: treat yourself!
Day 22: Direction the Great South
Steps: Parc Provincial De La Rivière Bleue, Lac De Yaté
Discover the lake of Yaté, the red earth and a unique vegetation. Explore the Blue River Park. You can even camp there.
Day 23: Last hours in the middle of nature
Steps: Prony
The next day, go through the bay of Prony, then return to Nouméa.
BAIE DE PRONY
Day 24: End of stay
This is already the time of departure.
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