Vacations to New Caledonia
Lying northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday.
If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be thrilled with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific, with its remarkable museums, fashionable and stylish dress shops of Rue de Sebastopol and shops of Chinatown. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is fenced by its biggest treasure, the worlds largest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where underwater life abounds.
Due to the southeast trade winds and New Caledonia’s positioning as one of the southern most pacific islands, New Caledonia relishes a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days provide endless opportunites for sportfishing and diving expeditions. Idyllic coral and underwater canyons and caves offer the backdrop for gorgeous dives and rich fishing.
Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is ideal for the fishing enthusiast. 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 on hand for hire. Fisherman around the globe know that New Caledonia is one of the greatest and most beautiful bone fishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the globe desiring to break records as the fish are known for their strength and speed.
The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. . Full and half day trips work out of Noumea, and equipment is on hand through expedition operators and resorts. New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travelers would be hard-pressed to find another destination on the earth that offers such an amazing medley of fishing and diving holiday delights.
