Discover the world’s largest lagoon

New Caledonia boasts the largest lagoon in the world, surrounded by a 1,600 km coral reef (The second largest in the world), which stretches over approximately 24,000 square kilometres and is home to rich variety of endemic tropical fauna.

New Caledonia is also the third largest archipelago in the Pacific after Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.

Imagine spending a day basking under a clear blue sky and rustling palm trees. Or strolling on a secluded golden beach where your footprints are the only ones in the sand. Or you can enjoy the excellent sporting and recreational activities and facilities.

Perfect for a diving holiday - Swim, snorkel and scuba dive in warm, peaceful crystal clear waters that attract divers from around the world. The smooth waters are also perfect to windsurf, kitesurf, water ski or jet ski. Sail in a modern yacht or native outrigger. Go deep-sea or big game fishing in a motor cruiser. See whales that migrate to the bays in the southern lagoon.

The newly refurbished world famous Nouméa Aquarium is a remarkable place and one of Nouméa’s most popular attractions. In this showcase of the New Caledonia lagoon you will discover the splendour of the coral reefs and its inhabitants including a large number of tropical fish and the Nautilus, a living fossil from the deep. Everything here is natural, the seawater, the light and of course the huge array of marine life.