HOW TO SELL NEW CALEDONIA
to go slightly off-the-beaten-track. Southern isle Ile des Pins is even more accessible and described as a ‘must-do’ and is famous for its spectacular pine trees and pure and fine, powdery sand. Undoubtedly the islands’ greatest attractions are its white-sand beaches, coral reef, and the world’s largest lagoon. The New Caledonia Barrier Reef is
a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Not surprisingly this also makes it a very special destination for scuba diving. The reef system contains a great variety of underwater flora and fauna: colourful corals and tropical fish, turtles, rays and the endangered dugong. A starting point for most visitors is
the capital of Noumea, home to a cosmopolitan smorgasbord of museums and art galleries devoted to the local Kanak culture as well as the country’s natural assets. Probably the biggest selling
point here, however, is the gastronomy. Restaurants in New Caledonia, and particularly the capital, far outstrip other Pacific islands’ offerings. With French, Asian and Oceanic cuisine all represented, the food is unique as well as top-quality. Local cellars also stock the best wines, from Bordeaux to Burgundy. For a change, try brousse, or bush cuisine – deer, shrimp, coconut, crab or wild hog. Noumea is a city of multiple cultures
and styles, with La Place des Cocotiers and its famous bandstand at the centre. Art Deco cottages of the 1930s merge with Chinatown and its colourful shops and the Latin Quarter features old wooden houses, ironwork decorations and colourful, flowering gardens of hibiscus and bougainvillea. Outside the city the landscape can
Photos: The diversity of the attractions, the beautiful scenery and fabulous local culture make a trip to New Caledonia unique
be enjoyed on foot, mountain bike or horse. Grande Randonnée (great hiking trail) crosses the red terrain of the Deep South for 120km to the city of Dumbéa. It showcases a unique lunar landscape, beginning at the turquoise coast and eventually passing into ancient woodland. Further north on the west
coast of Grande Terre, the Provincial Park of Great Ferns is also open to hiking or biking. New Caledonia has three 18-hole golf courses, all based around the capital. Water sports are particularly well represented, with sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, fishing and surfing on the west coast, plus wakeboarding and waterskiing. Sailors will find modern marinas,
deserted bays for mooring and charter providers if required. New Caledonia is also popular with cruise ships.
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