New Caledonia's lagoon, the largest in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site, offers snorkeling and diving trips among turtles, rays and multicolored corals. Many clubs offer introductory dives and guided explorations departing from Nouméa.
Official sitetripadvisor.com→Nicknamed "the island closest to paradise", the Isle of Pines charms visitors with its columnar pines, white sand beaches like Oro Bay and its natural pool. Accessible by plane or boat from Nouméa for a day trip or longer.
Official sitetripadvisor.com→This nature reserve protects a primary rainforest home to cagous, peacocks and giant kauri trees, set around a lake with ghost trees emerging from the water. Wandern, cycling or kayaking let you discover this ecosystem unique in the world.
Official siteprovince-sud.nc→The Aquarium des Lagons showcases the richness of Caledonian marine biodiversity: coral reefs, clownfish, turtles and leopard sharks swim in immersive tanks, ideal before heading out to explore the real lagoon.
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