New Caledonia sightseeing. Travel guide - attractions, sights, nature and touristic places
New Caledonia is a fabulous island country that is an overseas French territory in the Pacific. James Cook was the discoverer of the islands – his crew reached the coast of New Caledonia in 1774. A thorough examination of the islands showed that New Caledonia had been inhabited for more than 3,500 years at that time. At the beginning of the 20th century, archaeologists found fragments of ancient ceramics and other artifacts of ancient people that date back to the 13th century BC.
New Caledonia is a perfect destination for active recreation. The islands feature wooden massifs and deserted areas, hills and lakes, caves and …
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1. Don’t forget about time. When using a car or traveling without a guide it is important to remember that there is no sunset in New Caledonia. The …
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There are many unique natural landmarks not far from the capital, and the mysterious Koumac Caves are one of them. These caves are famous not only for their beautiful stalactites and stalagmites but also historic artifacts discovered in that area. Here, archaeologists found a pantheon founded by the Kanak tribes. In the past, caves in this part of the island were an important gathering place and a cult area. There are also several beautiful waterfalls and cliffs close to the caves.
New Caledonia is a calm place, and this is very important for vacationers with children. There are no mass strikes, demonstrations, and riots with …
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If you like excursions, then a visit to the settlement of La Foa is the right choice. Incredibly beautiful pine woods and impenetrable reed stand surround the town. In La Foa, tourists can see interesting buildings that date back to different epochs. The Margaret Bridge (La Passerelle Marguerite) remains the main symbol of the town – the project of this bridge was developed by a pupil of Gustave Eiffel. There is also an interesting historical market in the town. Continue exploring the area and visit Fort Teremba that is located not far from Moindou. In the past, this was a prison and a fort that protected the coast.
For tourists from Europe, New Caledonia is a place somewhere at the edge of the world, so many of them are surprised and disappointed when they arrive …
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Certain countries have a well-established air connection with New Caledonia. For example, Air Austral has regular flights to the islands. It is also easy to reach New Caledonia from Australia and New Zealand. Fiji and Vanuatu also have regular airplane flights to the islands. Finally, Aircalin has a number of flights to New Caledonia from Japan and South Korea. Tourists can move between the islands of the archipelago in motorboats. 
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Lagoons of New Caledonia
From the series “The Most Interesting UNESCO Sites in France”
The archipelago of New Caledonia is located in the Pacific Ocean. It is a territory of France. It is famous for its amazing natural attractions. One of the three largest coral reefs in the world is located here. Its length is about 1,500 km. It encircles the main island of the archipelago, which is called Grande Terre. The barrier reef has contributed to the formation of the most beautiful lagoons in these places. The total area of the lagoons that surround the reef is about 24,000 square kilometers. New Caledonia attracts diving enthusiasts from all over the world. They can admire the rarest representatives of the oceanic fauna here. The Great Barrier Reef was home to them. In addition to exotic fish and corals, rare species of sea turtles and large marine mammals are found here. The … Read all
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Noumea
The first Europeans and their leader – British explorer James Paddon – appeared in the region close to the modern capital of New Caledonia in 1851. Paddon was the founder of the first settlement in the area. In order not to lose control over the island, the French decided to establish their settlement close to the British one. This is how one more settlement called Port-de-France appeared in the region. Later, the French changed its name to Noumea. Initially, the French territory was … Read more 
