Riding is one of the best ways to explore New Caledonia, and there is a wide choice of different ‘rides’ to choose from - using your own power, horse power or motorised power.
Horse Riding
From simple rides to major excursions (going across the mountain range, mustering cattle and camping in the mountains): the New Caledonian ‘cowboys’ will help you to discover the local Bush (la Brousse). Excursions can be organised for one or several hours, one or several days. Click on the side links for more information.
Quad biking for fun
Straddled over your four-wheeled machine, go on a discovery of the Great South and the regions of Farino or Bourail, accompanied by an experienced guide. This is also the perfect opportunity to explore the Prony area with the remains of the convict settlement and the old chrome mine. Of special interest are the thermal springs, and near Farino the lush, tropical forest and the waterfall, which are all in a beautiful location.
Canoeing - following the current!
Whether canoeing alone or with your family, you can glide along the Blue River, Yaté Lake or the Dumbéa, Tontouta and La Foa Rivers at your own speed. For the more adventurous, you can join one of the full moon trips on the “forêt noyée” (sunken forest) in the Blue River Park. You are guaranteed of an amazing experience!
For a truly spectacular trip try canoeing beneath the base of the Lindéralique Rocks in Hienghéne or following the current along the Diahot, the longest river in New Caledonia, departing from Ouégoa
