Pacific Islands Noumea
Noumea Pacific IslandsNew Caledonia, Noumea | Cruise Dates
Usually your vessel will moor at the Gare Maritime in Noumea. You can find gift stores in the Coconut Square and in the terminals. Perhaps you would also like to participate in one of our Tchou Tchou trains to get an outstanding view of Noumea's most interesting sights. The Noumea is ideal for those who love traditional cooking.
When you plan to buy duty-free goods while you visit Noumea, you must take your pass with you. It is important to keep in mind that many stores and restuarants are closed in the midday for the two hours of tradition. All items made from vegetable or livestock materials must be notified to the Australian or New Zealand Department of Sanitation upon receipt.
Plants such as certain seed and livestock items, as well as plumage, may be limited upon receipt in Australia or New Zealand or must be handled at the owner's cost.
Islets Province and Island of Pine trees
The Isle of Pines was first visited by James Cook in 1774, but the "discovery" of the four islands that make up the Loyalty Islands was not really his work. These islands were first recognized in 1803 when William Raven, Britannia skipper, gave Maré the name of hiship.
The ones we now call the Loyalty Islands played'hard to get' before they revealed their charm to the people. Every isle has its own personality..... Ouvéa's combination of the beauties of the sky, lake and wildlife have given it the name of the nearest to paradise. It is a well-deserved name for the archipelago, which boasts a magnificent sandy beaches of almost 25 km of fine sandy beaches, magnificent plantation of coconuts and exceptional dive spots, especially around the Pléïades reef.
On the Mouli Bridge, which connects Lékiny with the principal isle, you can see the sight of tortoises and eaglets moving through the canal every day, to the great joy of the tourist. It is characterized by a varied landscape that combines pristine sandy shores, precipitous rocks, profound woods and imposing cave.
Probably the biggest of the loyalty islands is the one that provides the greatest contrasts, but also perfect for visiting visitors. In Maré, the intensive, rugged landscape and the Mareans' profound attachment to the natural environment have given this small town a very individuality.
It will make a permanent impact on those who take the opportunity to explore it. Another of the islands nearest to paradise! Farther southwards, the Isle of Pines is without a doubt Ouvea's biggest competitor for the name of the nearest to paradise isle! Oro, Kuto and Kanumera bays provide an amazing display of natural beauties and harmoniousness.