Bringing together two towns (Dumbéa and Païta) as well as the capital Nouméa, this area is the economic centre of New Caledonia where most of the country's population live. Nouméa enjoys all types of urban infrastructure: restaurants, shops, bars, museums including the famous Jean-Marie Tjibaou centre, all lined with beaches where you can bask in the sun. Dumbéa is known for its refreshing river nestled between the mountains. As for Païta, it is the most rural and is packed with relics of the past.
.
18 result(s) found
Formerly named the Duck Bay (like the island located just opposite) because of its swampy side, the Anse Vata neighbourhood now has the same name as...
The history of Noumea Noumea, formerly called Port-de-France, has a special history, closely linked to the one of the convicts. In 1854, the Captain...
The Ouen Toro is a small hill rising to 128 meters above sea level, located in the south of Noumea. An asphalt road takes you to the summit in a few...
Located in the Nouméa district of Montravel, you access the Park via Teyssandier de Laubarède road that goes up the hill. From here, you can admire...
A story linked to the prison time This landmark in the history of New Caledonia keeps some vestiges of the past, as a testimony of the prison era...
Walk and Fitness The Pierre Vernier promenade stretches along the south coast of Noumea, between the Anse Vata and Baie Sainte-Marie. It takes its...