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Grande Terre (New Caledonia)

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In flight over Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia

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In flight over Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia

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South west coast. The great home of the Petit Couli tribe

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South west coast. The great home of the Petit Couli tribe

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South west coast. The entrance of the common home of the Petit Couli tribe

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South west coast. The entrance of the common home of the Petit Couli tribe

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The roof of a house common of Kanak

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The roof of a house common of Kanak

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Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island

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Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island

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Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island

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Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino

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This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly

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This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly

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This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly

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This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly

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West coast. The Gouaro Bay.

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West coast. The Gouaro Bay.

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West coast. Turtle Bay in the Gouaro Bay.

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West coast. Turtle Bay in the Gouaro Bay.

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West Coast. Roche Percée, the strange rock that also gives its name to the village in the Gouaro Bay

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West Coast. Roche Percée, the strange rock that also gives its name to the village in the Gouaro Bay

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West Coast. The lagoon near the village of Poé defined by UNESCO, World Heritage Site

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West Coast. The lagoon near the village of Poé defined by UNESCO, World Heritage Site

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West Coast. One of the few access pass to the coast in front of the Nature Reserve Domain de Deva

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West Coast. One of the few access pass to the coast in front of the Nature Reserve Domain de Deva

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West Coast. A herd of deer in the Domain de Deva Nature Reserve

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West Coast. A herd of deer in the Domain de Deva Nature Reserve

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North-west coast. The caves of Koumac

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North-west coast. The caves of Koumac

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The red mountains that characterize the landscape in the northern territories

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The red mountains that characterize the landscape in the northern territories

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The northern tip of Grande Terre and, on the horizon, the island of Baaba

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The northern tip of Grande Terre and, on the horizon, the island of Baaba

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The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast

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The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast

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The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast

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The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast

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Baaba island a few miles from the northern tip of Grande Terre

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Baaba island a few miles from the northern tip of Grande Terre

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East Coast. The ferry on the Oualième river

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East Coast. The ferry on the Oualième river

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East Coast. The estuary of the Oualième river

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East Coast. The estuary of the Oualième river

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The coral platforms that protect for long stretches the east coast.

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The coral platforms that protect for long stretches the east coast.

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East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs and the lagoon of Lindéralique

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East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs and the lagoon of Lindéralique

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East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs of Lindéralique

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East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs of Lindéralique

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East Coast. The Hienghène Bay. The tropical forest around the bay.

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East Coast. The Hienghène Bay. The tropical forest around the bay.

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Rest area to admire the view of the bay of Hienghène

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Rest area to admire the view of the bay of Hienghène

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The mountains that rise along the east coast of the island near the town of Hienghène

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The mountains that rise along the east coast of the island near the town of Hienghène

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The Hienghène Bay with the island of La Poule (The Hen), so named for of its characteristic shape

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The Hienghène Bay with the island of La Poule (The Hen), so named for of its characteristic shape

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The north side of Hienghène Bay

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The north side of Hienghène Bay

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East coast. The beaches near Poindimié town

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East coast. The beaches near Poindimié town

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River on the east coast

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River on the east coast

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe located on the mountains about 30 km from the town of Hienghène

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe located on the mountains about 30 km from the town of Hienghène

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe hidden among the tropical forest

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe hidden among the tropical forest

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe

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The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe

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South coast. Prony Bay

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South coast. Prony Bay

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South coast. Prony Bay. The mud carried by rivers crossing the red earths, color the sea water

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South coast. Prony Bay. The mud carried by rivers crossing the red earths, color the sea water

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The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island

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The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island

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The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island

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The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island

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Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yaté on the Rivière Bleue Park

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Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yaté on the Rivière Bleue Park

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Southern tip of the island. The bridge access to the Rivière Bleue Park

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Southern tip of the island. The bridge access to the Rivière Bleue Park

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Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yatè in the Rivière Bleue Park

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Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yatè in the Rivière Bleue Park

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The artificial lake of Yate in the Rivière Bleue Park. The strongest trees are resistant to water maceration

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The artificial lake of Yate in the Rivière Bleue Park. The strongest trees are resistant to water maceration

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Southern tip of the island. The path into the Rivière Bleue, a large area of land converted in National Park

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Southern tip of the island. The path into the Rivière Bleue, a large area of land converted in National Park

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The ruins at Prony, the first settlement of the settlers came from Europe.

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The ruins at Prony, the first settlement of the settlers came from Europe.

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South Coast. The waterfalls of Madeleine in the botanical garden in the Rivière Bleue National Park.

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South Coast. The waterfalls of Madeleine in the botanical garden in the Rivière Bleue National Park.

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The high mountains of the southern tip of the island in the region of Mont Dore

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The high mountains of the southern tip of the island in the region of Mont Dore

In flight over Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia
In flight over Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia
South west coast. The great home of the Petit Couli tribe
South west coast. The great home of the Petit Couli tribe
South west coast. The entrance of the common home of the Petit Couli tribe
South west coast. The entrance of the common home of the Petit Couli tribe
The roof of a house common of Kanak
The roof of a house common of Kanak
Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island
Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island
Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island
Totem entrance of the Kanak tribe villages that living on the island
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
West Coast. The forest of Les Grandes Fougères National Park near the village of Farino
This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly
This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly
This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly
This bird called Cagou, it is also the symbol of New Caledonia. Having no predators, the Cagou has forgotten how to fly
West coast. The Gouaro Bay.
West coast. The Gouaro Bay.
West coast. Turtle Bay in the Gouaro Bay.
West coast. Turtle Bay in the Gouaro Bay.
West Coast. Roche Percée, the strange rock that also gives its name to the village in the Gouaro Bay
West Coast. Roche Percée, the strange rock that also gives its name to the village in the Gouaro Bay
West Coast. The lagoon near the village of Poé defined by UNESCO, World Heritage Site
West Coast. The lagoon near the village of Poé defined by UNESCO, World Heritage Site
West Coast. One of the few access pass to the coast in front of the Nature Reserve Domain de Deva
West Coast. One of the few access pass to the coast in front of the Nature Reserve Domain de Deva
West Coast. A herd of deer in the Domain de Deva Nature Reserve
West Coast. A herd of deer in the Domain de Deva Nature Reserve
North-west coast. The caves of Koumac
North-west coast. The caves of Koumac
The red mountains that characterize the landscape in the northern territories
The red mountains that characterize the landscape in the northern territories
The northern tip of Grande Terre and, on the horizon, the island of Baaba
The northern tip of Grande Terre and, on the horizon, the island of Baaba
The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast
The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast
The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast
The mangrove swamps that characterize the north coast
Baaba island a few miles from the northern tip of Grande Terre
Baaba island a few miles from the northern tip of Grande Terre
East Coast. The ferry on the Oualième river
East Coast. The ferry on the Oualième river
East Coast. The estuary of the Oualième river
East Coast. The estuary of the Oualième river
The coral platforms that protect for long stretches the east coast.
The coral platforms that protect for long stretches the east coast.
East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs and the lagoon of Lindéralique
East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs and the lagoon of Lindéralique
East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs of Lindéralique
East Coast. Village of Hienghène. The cliffs of Lindéralique
East Coast. The Hienghène Bay. The tropical forest around the bay.
East Coast. The Hienghène Bay. The tropical forest around the bay.
Rest area to admire the view of the bay of Hienghène
Rest area to admire the view of the bay of Hienghène
The mountains that rise along the east coast of the island near the town of Hienghène
The mountains that rise along the east coast of the island near the town of Hienghène
The Hienghène Bay with the island of La Poule (The Hen), so named for of its characteristic shape
The Hienghène Bay with the island of La Poule (The Hen), so named for of its characteristic shape
The north side of Hienghène Bay
The north side of Hienghène Bay
East coast. The beaches near Poindimié town
East coast. The beaches near Poindimié town
River on the east coast
River on the east coast
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe located on the mountains about 30 km from the town of Hienghène
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe located on the mountains about 30 km from the town of Hienghène
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe hidden among the tropical forest
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe hidden among the tropical forest
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe
The village of the Bas Coulnà tribe
South coast. Prony Bay
South coast. Prony Bay
South coast. Prony Bay. The mud carried by rivers crossing the red earths, color the sea water
South coast. Prony Bay. The mud carried by rivers crossing the red earths, color the sea water
The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island
The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island
The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island
The red soils that characterize the southern tip of the island
Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yaté on the Rivière Bleue Park
Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yaté on the Rivière Bleue Park
Southern tip of the island. The bridge access to the Rivière Bleue Park
Southern tip of the island. The bridge access to the Rivière Bleue Park
Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yatè in the Rivière Bleue Park
Southern tip of the island. The artificial lake of Yatè in the Rivière Bleue Park
The artificial lake of Yate in the Rivière Bleue Park. The strongest trees are resistant to water maceration
The artificial lake of Yate in the Rivière Bleue Park. The strongest trees are resistant to water maceration
Southern tip of the island. The path into the Rivière Bleue, a large area of land converted in National Park
Southern tip of the island. The path into the Rivière Bleue, a large area of land converted in National Park
The ruins at Prony, the first settlement of the settlers came from Europe.
The ruins at Prony, the first settlement of the settlers came from Europe.
South Coast. The waterfalls of Madeleine in the botanical garden in the Rivière Bleue National Park.
South Coast. The waterfalls of Madeleine in the botanical garden in the Rivière Bleue National Park.
The high mountains of the southern tip of the island in the region of Mont Dore
The high mountains of the southern tip of the island in the region of Mont Dore

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New Caledonia - Travel - Back to index

By: Carlo Piccinelli

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Where is the New Caledonia
Article.
The journey to discovery the New Caledonia begins in Nouméa, the capital of the archipelago. Renting a car or a motor home to begin your journey along the west coast to visit the forest park in Farino, the beaches of Gouaro Bay and the nature reserve of the Domain de Deva. Continuing on, you visit the caves of Koumac to reach the extreme and wild north. Going down the east coast, the coast of the tribes Kanak, you will discover the cultures and traditions of the population that lives in the archipelago. The totems, the big tribal houses, the mountain villages such as Bas Coulna or coastal ones as Hienghène or Poindimié until you reach the red earths of the south to visit the Nature Reserve Rivière Bleue and the first colonial settlements in Prony. Approximately 1500 km of nature, culture and fun.
More informations:
To reach New Caledonia, departures from major airports in the world with Aircalin (Air Calédonie International) www.aircalin.com
Rivière Bleue, www.destinationgrandsud.nc
Park Des Grandes Fougères, www.lafoatourisme.nc
Rent a motor home, www.campingcar.nc
Tourism Office Noumea, www.office-tourisme.nc
www.visitenouvellecaledonie.com