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.
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Formerly located in downtown, the market was moved in 1991 near Port Moselle marina in order to gain space to accommodate more stalls.Composed of...
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...
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...
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...
The initial project Originally the aquarium of Noumea was established in 1956 by Dr Catala and his wife who fell in love with marine diversity of New...