Lots of Holiday Ideas – Discover what’s happening in New Caldeonia.
There are many wonderful Holiday Ideas to help you get the most out of your New Caledonia Holiday.
There's something happening every week of the year, many attracting visitors from around the world. From international concerts to sporting contests, colourful markets to artistic exhibitions and performances. Festivals are held regularly featuring traditional Melanesian music and dance.
Noumea is also a sporting centre. Every year international triathlon and marathon events take place, as well as golf tournaments on the world class course. New Caledonia is a windsurfing and kite surfing capital, with world championships regularly held here. There is a modern horse racing track that hosts several colourful meetings a year. Or try your hand at petanque (the French game of bowls) usually played on the Anse Vate beach or in the city centre park.
Noumea also has several of New Caledonia’s most important cultural centres.
The famous Tjibaou Cultural Centre, created by famous architect Renzo Piano, offers the visitor a unique collection of contemporary art from the Pacific region, with exciting artistic and historic displays. There are also a number of Museums that are well worth a visit.
The ‘Parc Forestier’ nature reserve offers both botanical and zoological treats, including the ‘Cagou’ – New Caledonia’s unusual flightless national bird. At the world-renowned ‘Noumea Aquarium’ you’ll discover a large number of colourful displays including the ‘Nautilus’ – an ancient creature of the deep.
The Noumea Market is also a colourful culinary and cultural experience.
And there’s so much more to enjoy and explore.
Click on the link below for a comprehensive 'month-by-month' guide of events for you to experience to get the most out of your New Caledonia Holiday.
