Top 7 Best Beaches You Need To Visit In New Caledonia
With a myriad of Pacific Islands only 3 hours flight from Australia or New Zealand, it’s the perfect winter escape. Fiji steals the headlines as the go-to for surfers and non-surfers alike, therefore often overlooked is New Caledonia – the home to an array of gorgeous white-sand beaches, breathtaking lagoons with fringing reefs and fine cuisines!
Spending your next holiday in New Caledonia is sure to be an exciting hassle-free holiday that satisfies our adventurous side. So whether you’re looking for the perfect spot for snorkeling, swimming or lapping up the rays, here’s our list of the best non-surfing beaches in New Caledonia.
Roche Percee and Poe Beach
This beautiful white sandy beach and is ideal for any novice adventurer who’s keen to try something new. La Roche Percee and Poe Beach is a great place for beginner surfers, longboarders, shortboards, shallow water snorkelling and other activities like jet ski rentals and kitesurfing lessons.
Photo c/o Nekwata Surf Camp
Yejele Beach
For crystal clear blue waters, Yejele Beach earns its place as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world with its signature turquoise-dipped beach. Soak up all the scenery by sunbathing on the white sand, hire some paddle boats, or get acquainted with the local marine life by snorkelling.
Photo: Ross Barnett
Oro Bay
Located in the Isle of Pines, Oro Bay is a must-do for it’s enchanting views, multi-coloured fish and enjoyable swimming. Oro Bay boasts a natural swimming pool with clear waters bordered by majestic palm trees.
Another fanastic destination within the Isle of Pines is Piscine Naturelle, a remote paradise and home to an abundance of tropical fish and birds. It’s recommended to pack a picnic lunch, money for snorkelling and reef shoes.
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Plage de Luengoni
Think of Plage de Luengoni, and you’re immersed into turqouise waters and a pink and white sand beach. If you’re looking for a calm and remote beach to unwind, Plage de Luengoni offers an almost empty haven with plenty of fish and turtles to see when you go swimming.
Photo: New Caledonia Travel
Easo Beach
For an Instagram-worthy adventure comparable to the Great Barrier Reef, Easo Beach is one of New Caledonia’s gorgeous shallow snorkelling sites. Take the time to go for a walk, explore the island and even go swimming with a few turtles.
Luecila Beach
On the Northeast side of Lifou Island, Luecille Beach is a beautiful paradise with white sand, aqua-blue water, seasonal markets and friendly locals. We recommend this little spot for a wifi-free time with the kids.
Photo @thewanderbug
Photo c/o New Caledonia Voyages
Anse Vata Beach
For an easy swimming location, Anse Vata Beach is the perfect spot in Noumea’s tropical pocket of Grand Terre. With good local food options, a delightful sea breeze and calm flat waters, it’s perfect for relaxing and unwinding.
Photo: New Caledonia Pulse
Written by:
Caleb Thornton-Shaw
Last updated: 10 February, 2020
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