Lying northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for fishing and diving vacation.
Travellers searching for culture, shopping, and dining will be excited with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With brilliant museums, the elegant boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both informal and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is bordered by its proudest treasure, the worlds greatest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where aquatic life bristles.
Due to the south-east trade winds and New Caledonia’s location as one of the southern-most pacific islands, New Caledonia delights a temperate climate all year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are unlimited opportunites for diving and sportfishing excursions. Exquisite coral and underwater canyons and caves supply the background for dramatic dives and rich sportfishing.
Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is ideal for the sportfishing enthusiast. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are on hand for hire. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the best and most beautiful bone fishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the world desiring to break records as the fish are famous for their strength and speed.
The small islands that make up New Caledonia are perfect for diving and snorkelling. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 assortments of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of underwater life offer divers a myriad of visions and experiences. Full and half day trips operate out of Noumea, and equipment is available through excursion operators and resorts. New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travelers would be hard pressed to find another destination on the planet that provides such an dramatic medley of fishing and diving holiday pleasures.
