Top 10 Things to do in Grand Terre, New Caledonia

September 23, 2017 Brain Ambrose

Discover the best top things to do in Grand Terre, New Caledonia including Amedee Lighthouse, Base d'activite nautique de La Poule de Hienghene, Le Musee Maritime de Nouvelle-Caledonie, Musee de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale, Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie, Ilot Maitre, Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee, Promenade Pierre-Vernier, Ile aux Canards island, Musee de Nouvelle Caledonie.
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1. Amedee Lighthouse

Noumea, Grand Terre, New Caledonia
Excellent
65%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Amedee Lighthouse

Reviewed By Micheal1788 - Sydney, Australia

A great day trip for everyone, we did the full day tour that included return trip from Noumea to Amédée Islet, the tour organised by our hotel, included, hotel pick ups, Buffet Lunch, alcohol, shows , snorkeling and trip on the glass bottom boat, value for Money and a great day out.

2. Base d'activite nautique de La Poule de Hienghene

Route de Linderalique, Hienghene, Grand Terre 98815, New Caledonia
Excellent
63%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 97 reviews

Base d'activite nautique de La Poule de Hienghene

Reviewed By muffetoz - Grafton, Australia

Stop at Chicken rock lookout along the coast before Hienghene.There is a round sign with how far it is to places like Samoa and New Zealand. You can get some good pictures of birds here as well and the flowering trees. Toilet as well.

3. Le Musee Maritime de Nouvelle-Caledonie

11 Avenue James Cook, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800, New Caledonia +687 26.34.43
Excellent
57%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 180 reviews

Le Musee Maritime de Nouvelle-Caledonie

Reviewed By ruthandvern - Wilton, California

The coverage of Perouse's travels, as well as 13 other seagoing captains is shown through wonderful artifacts and histories. The headphones allow you to hear of letters left for loved ones on ill fated ships. One lost ship had a skull brought to a lifelike rendering and it is so real it's beyond imagination. The ocean travel shows where inventiveness and necessity took an impact and improved the way for future explorers. At least ten shipwrecks are examined. Then there are the traditional finds, on board living items, useful tools of the trade. A miniature Amadee lighthouse. One humongous wood rudder from the fastest of ships the Roanoke. It discuses the trade and affect on the persons of New Caledonia, for the better and worse. At least 13 noteworthy explorers are given mention and brief bios which was good to see. The temporary exhibit on the top floor was a bit confusing.

4. Musee de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

14 Avenue Paul Doumer, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800, New Caledonia +687 27.48.70
Excellent
57%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 123 reviews

Musee de la Seconde Guerre Mondiale

Reviewed By Eric D - Nelson, New Zealand

A magnificent explanation of how WW2 was fort and affected this region, not only New Caledonia but New Zealand, Australia and other pacific Islands. The museum is well laid out and you are given an English audio machine on arrival which explains the exhibits as you go around, interesting.

5. Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie

3 Route Aquarium Anse Vata | Anse-Vata, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800, New Caledonia +687 26.27.31
Excellent
47%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie

Reviewed By Houlihan2 - Melbourne, Australia

An absolute must-see when in Noumea! This is world-class by any standards! We have seen fish here that we haven’t seen anywhere in the world. Where else, for example, can you see shark embryos moving inside their shells? The tanks were all spotlessly clean and the beautiful, delicate corals were testament to a very healthy environment. There is also an outside tank dedicated to large sea turtles, some of which have reached a very fine old age. There is also an area exclusively for deep sea fluorescent corals, which also looked very healthy, not to mention each of the other tanks, which all showcased the local fish life fantastically. Bravo Noumea for caring for your local sea creatures so well!

6. Ilot Maitre

Noumea, Grand Terre, New Caledonia +687 28.53.20
Excellent
49%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 368 reviews

Ilot Maitre

Reviewed By Sweetmangomania - Brisbane, Australia

This place is great if you plan on kitesurfing or if you want to watch kitesurfing. Very windy and the far side of the island is full of kitesurfers (can get quite crowded). There is only one resort on the island (l’Escapade). The buffet lunch there is quite expensive 7000CHF and not really worth that price. You can bring your own packed lunch and picnic. Lots of people do that as the taxi boat to get over there is cheap. There is snorkeling gear to hire - there are turtles in the water but not much coral. You can also hire SUPs and little boats. The island is cute - takes 20 mins to walk around it, but you can probably get similar experience going somewhere closer such as duck island which is a stones throw from noumea.
Taxi Boats leave from Ansa Vata beach 1500CHF each person
Or the hotel boat leaves from Port Moselle about 4 times a day- included if you get the lunch package

7. Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee

Bourail, Grand Terre, New Caledonia
Excellent
44%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 133 reviews

Grand Terre: Poe Beach and Roche Percee

Reviewed By Bryan B - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Coral, snorkeling, kayaking and walks, this place is a great way to spend a couple of days. We saw turtles feeding off shore from one of the viewpoints and a lot of reef fish in close. The three bays walk is excellent and swimming at the beach at the end of the rock tunnel was fun.

8. Promenade Pierre-Vernier

Promenade Pierre Vernier, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800, New Caledonia
Excellent
55%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 76 reviews

Promenade Pierre-Vernier

Reviewed By Kcory - Wellington, New Zealand

Ran this track every morning and evening during my stay in Nouméa. An amazing environment with plenty of nice people. I was amazed at the number of people out walking, running, doing a boot camp at all hours. Definitely a safe place to run/jog.

9. Ile aux Canards island

Noumea, Grand Terre, New Caledonia +687 26.17.80
Excellent
38%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Ile aux Canards island

Reviewed By Pauline K - Brisbane, Australia

So puzzled by some previous knocking critical reviews. Surely some people should not be surprised by cruise over pricing of tours or with the tiniest of research discover how to get there themselves. Complaints about overcrowding on a tiny island - well seriously? Or sneering that French speaking people don’t speak English?? Anyway - fabulous experience. Go early in good weather and not in crowds and you will see many turtles, manta rays and thousands of fish!! Quick taxi ride. Please just be polite and sensitive. Simple

10. Musee de Nouvelle Caledonie

45 Avenue du Marechal Foch, Noumea, Grand Terre 98800, New Caledonia +687 2272342
Excellent
32%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 227 reviews

Musee de Nouvelle Caledonie

Reviewed By 0591TimS - San Diego, California

This museum shows aspects of tribal life among the Polynesians in New Caledonia and beyond (Vanuatu, PNG etc.). We enjoyed seeing the reproduction houses and traditional dress items and learned about the local history and traditional culture.

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