‘New Caledonia’ Stories
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Although tourism has been alive and well for 20 years or so in New Caledonia, the word is just now getting out that the tourism operators in the South and North Provinces, the three main Loyalty Islands, and the alluring Isle of Pines are welcoming gay and lesbian travellers. One of the major resorts on [...]
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Over the past 25 years, Mary-D has run day tours to the Amedee Lighthouse Island located on the barrier reef 24 kilometres west of Noumea. This regular service transports close to 25,000 visitors annually. The cruise and time on the island includes entertainment, food, and a chance to get in the water with snorkeling gear [...]
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Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia, is host to the 4th Melanesian Arts Festival this September. Noumea Discovery and Rainbow Tourism are offering exceptional packages before, during and after the two-week cultural festival being held at various locations around the main and outer islands. Not only can you visit the beautiful capital and Southern and [...]
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One of the first hotel complexes on Anse Vata Bay is today called Nouvata. There are three hotels –2-star Le Pacifique and 3-star Le Parc and Le Nouvata hotels– that share the largest pool in Noumea. It’s in the shape of a lagoon, and is just across the street from the popular bay beach. The [...]
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Hotel Le Lagon is an international 3 star hotel that feels like 4 stars since its recent makeover – designed for guest comfort – and addition of bilingual, hospitality-driven staff – who treat you well from sign in to departure. The luxurious rooms have kitchens – if you want to cook or have cheese and [...]
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La Promendade Hotel is a Best Western Premier accommodation, prominently situated in the heart of the Anse Vata Bay and tourist district. The 160 apartments overlook New Caledonia’s stunning lagoon. It dominates the corner block and has a beautifully landscaped park in front that is the gateway to the popular beach across the street. You [...]
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The Meridien hotels in Noumea and on Isle of Pines (part of Starwood Hotels & Resorts) are popular retreats – for those who want the vibe in town or a quiet remote tropical isle scene. Or do both in a 5 day escape from stress. Le Meridien Noumea is 3 hours from Sydney (2.5 hours [...]
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Book your stay at the Rainbow Tourism Accredited Ramada Plaza and pamper yourself by day at the spa or walk to the most popular – but uncrowded – beach on Anse Vata Bay. You’ll feel like you found a pearl in an oyster on this tryst to Noumea. The hotel is fairly new, and the [...]
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A marine reserve just 30 minutes by ferry from Noumea Harbour is a day trip like no other – and also a four-star hotel and restaurant for longer stays like no other in New Caledonia. Go for the day for water sports and a beachside picnic. Stay overnight and snorkle all day right from your [...]
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New Caledonia is a new gay hotspot …only 2 hours from Brisbane and 2.5 hours from Sydney or Auckland. The capital city, Noumea, is so close yet has been a hidden gem – until now. There are several gay-welcoming accommodations on the main island (Southern Provence surrounding Noumea) and the Inner Islands (Isle of Pines, [...]
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