Water Activities in New Caledonia
Lying north-west of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French settlement of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for fishing and diving holiday.
If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be exhilarated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With brilliant museums, the exquisite boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both casual and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. But Grand Terre is fenced by its greatest gem, the world’s biggest coral lagoon and second grandest coral reef, where marine life bursts.
Due to the south east trade winds and New Caledonia’s position as one of the southern-most pacific islands, New Caledonia basks a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days provide limitless opportunites for fishing and diving jaunts. Stunning coral and underwater canyons and caves offer the background for exquisite dives and rich sportfishing.
fishing holidays in New Caledonia is suitable for any type of fisherman. Guided charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catamarans for rod, spear, and fly fishing; or small, local boats are all accessible for rent. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the best and most beautiful bonefishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the world hoping to break records as the fish are famous for their strength and speed.
The small islands that make up New Caledonia are ideal for diving and snorkelling. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 varieties of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of aquatic life offer divers a myriad of visions and experiences. Full and half day trips operate out of Noumea, and equipment is accessible through excursion operators and resorts. Whether diving in the tranquil waters of Ile des Pins or nighttime snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travelers would be hard pressed to find another destination on the planet that provides such an stunning medley of sportfishing and diving holiday joys.
