Sports and leisure activities New Caledonia

This club run by Laurent is a real success. He and his two team members supervise the first dives and the discovery of two sites: Val d'Isère, rich in corals, and Actineria, whose relief shelters big fish. Everything is very friendly and professional, ideal for a first time or simply to explore the beauty of the local lagoon. As far as safety is concerned, the equipment is of good quality and is regularly maintained and revised. The groups are organized in small numbers for more conviviality.

La Belle Verte Canopy Tours is located on a large plot of land covered by a beautiful forest, crossed by a pedestrian passage. Ideal for a sunny afternoon with the family,La Belle Verte offers 600 meters of walking trails and 1.2 km of zip lines. Count on 2 hours to make the crossing and enjoy the breathtaking view offered by the zip lines. A sensational activity but accessible to all levels to see the Mont Mou differently.

Based in Noumea, Lionel's team provides ANMP-CEDIP and PADI training. It organizes first dives and exploration dives in about twenty sites located in the Dumbéa channel or at the Amédée lighthouse where you can observe turtles, manta rays, sharks and an incredible biodiversity. There are also outings in the bush: the famous Prony needle, the canyons of La Foa or the drop offs of the Grand Sud.

A must-do trip to discover the underwater fauna and flora in the company of mostly French-speaking guides.

Nouméa Kite-School is a kitesurfing and wakeboarding center that offers beginner and advanced courses and sells nautical equipment. Qualified instructors, pedagogical and patient (as well as being adorable!) give you the tools and teach you the techniques to navigate and take off on the lagoon. A medical certificate and a RC kite insurance are required for the insurance. For those who want to try kitesurfing, there is the possibility of an accompanied or supervised navigation service.

This family hike is led by Antoine Geihaze on a short itinerary for a cultural and botanical discovery. He teaches you the names and uses of Lifou's plants, before showing you the small cave where the Wetr dance troupe comes to recharge its batteries and presenting traditional hunting and fishing techniques. An absolutely charming excursion in an enchanting setting. The guide is a true well of knowledge and it is fascinating to listen to him tell you all about his native region.

Present on all the oceans of the globe, the company Dream Yacht Charter is specialized in the rental of boats for cruises of a minimum of 3 days with or without skipper. Sailing or motor boats from 2 to 24 seats. Six cruising boats and six catamarans are available for rent and the team adapts to your requests and travel desires. Whether it's for a day trip in the area or a long term rental to spend an intimate moment on the paradisiacal waves of Noumea, this place is for you.

In addition to jet ski rentals, Locajet also offers guided outings: half-day discovery tours, a day at the Amedee lighthouse, a day on a jet ski and helicopter, an excursion to the Dumbéa pass... The team is passionate, dynamic and welcoming. The ideal excursion to (have) fun and go for a ride on the waves to discover the paradisiacal landscapes of this region of New Caledonia. The rides are supervised by an instructor who will give you an eyeful. The visit of the Amedee Lighthouse is a must.

The team makes you discover beautiful sites in Hienghène. The boat allows you to reach the different spots in only 30 minutes: varied reliefs, caves, arches and coral fields with an incredible richness of fauna. The center also offers a palm hike. After a short boat ride to the islet Hienga, you follow the guide along a nice marine path. And for those who are afraid to put their head under water, sea outings are also organized, mostly in the morning. Mountain bike tours are also possible.

We would like to say that this hike (2 hours and a half for the outward journey) is perfectly organized and supervised, but it is not always the case and we have to live with it. The access to the magnificent site of Shabadran (pronounced Cha-Ba-djan) remains paying and it is not a health walk. It starts with 30 minutes in the back of a pick-up truck to cross a coconut grove. We evolve then on a difficult ground to join the beach. The first section crosses a sharp coral rock, chiseled by the sea and the wind, sometimes not very stable. It ends with a small climb and offers many views on the coral plateaus and the cliffs that can reach 140 m high. The path stabilizes after a little more than an hour of walking and the beach finally appears. With its white sand lined with lush vegetation and turquoise water, the place is absolutely heavenly. Many say that it is the most beautiful place in New Caledonia. Once there, we stay about three hours before turning back. If this itinerary remains one of the most beautiful of the country and is a real enchantment, it is the object of very divided opinions of the travelers (and the locals) who sometimes deplore its organization and the fact that the various guides (sometimes children), are not always able to answer the questions. It is a customary land and the owners keep increasing the price of the entrance, year after year.

Dal'Ocean Charter is one of the oldest providers organizing catamaran trips in New Caledonia. Frédéric and his brother organize various excursions in New Caledonian waters, as well as boat rentals (catamaran or RIB). Taxi-boats are also available to Amedee, Signal, Larégnère, Goéland, Ronde, Mbo, l'Ang, Redika or Atiré islands. Discover the enchanting scuba diving to discover the fauna and flora, and admire the many species of fish and turtles.

Formerly known for its horseback rides, this service provider now only offers quad rides in the beautiful Sarraméa valley, through "caféries" and the rainforest. A B license is required and the minimum height is 1.40 m for the passenger (5 years old minimum). For those who want something "less mechanical", there is still a horse and donkey farm on the 270-hectare property, and it is still possible to hike or mountain bike on marked trails.

This beautiful 4 km (3 hours) forest walk is quite easy and allows you to explore the cliffs of La Asicen, with their caves and wild ferns. You will need to contact Joné shortly in advance, so that he can lead you through a maze of white and gray rocks, on which vegetation has taken root. The paths overhang the Nece chiefdom. The scenery is unreal and the setting bewitching, an ideal walk to be in contact with the mysteries of the Kanak forest, its myths, its legends, thanks to the explanations of the guide.

This taxi-boat service organizes sea trips to the marine reserve of the Ténia islet, upon reservation. The appointment is fixed on the wharf of Bouraké and it is necessary to count about twenty minutes of crossing. Remember to bring your masks, fins and snorkels. If the excursions are most often on the day, it is possible to make wild camping on the islet. Kayaks and paddles are available for Bouts d'brousse clients only.

Lhooq takes you by taxi-boat to Signal, Larégnère, Ronhua, Ténia, Goéland and Amédée islands. During the humpback whale season (July to September), Dimitri will also take you to the Deep South aboard a Zodiac, stopping in the tribes of the Cape N'dua reserve where an observatory has been built to better study the cetaceans. There is also the possibility of a discovery raid on the Forgotten Coast or on Saint-Vincent Bay in Boulouparis, as well as surfing or kitesurfing trips. Lhooq also offers atypical outings such as electro picnics.