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Nouméa

New Caledonia's French-flavored capital, with bay beaches, cafés and the striking Tjibaou Cultural Centre dedicated to Kanak culture.

Photo: Pilettes · CC BY-SA 3.0
Best Time to Go
Apr–May, Sep–Nov
Our full guide to Nouméa is being written. It's on the New Caledonia list as Worth a Detour.

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Beaches · Islands

Isle of Pines

About 70 miles away

White sand and tall pines.

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Nature · UNESCO

Lagoons of New Caledonia

About 177 miles away

One of the world's largest lagoons, with a heart-shaped mangrove.

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Nature · Volcanoes

Mount Yasur

About 271 miles away

An active volcano on Tanna, where you stand on the crater rim at dusk as lava bursts below.

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New Caledonia

French Pacific reefs.

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