Nouméa, a taste of France in the South Pacific

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Nouméa is only around a three-hour flight from Australia or New Zealand, so start planning your holiday today.

SIGHTSEEING

Things to see and do in Nouméa

Despite being a relatively small city, Nouméa has a lot to see and do. So there is something for you, whether you want to discover New Caledonian culture, mingle with the locals and practice your French, explore the world’s second-largest barrier reef or simply relax by the beach.

Musée de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

Museum dedicated to Nouméa’s role in the Second World War

Musée Maritime de Nouvelle-Calédonie

Excellent museum about New Caledonia’s maritime heritage

Parc Zoologique et Forestier

Nouméa’s zoo

Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Calédonie

Nouméa’s aquarium

Musée de la Ville de Nouméa (Noumea City Museum)

Noumea’s museum of local history

Tjibaou Cultural Centre

Iconic Renzo Piano-designed pavilion with exhibits about Kanak culture