New Caledonia the Immaculate Holiday Destination
The French colony of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday, situated northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific.
If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be intoxicated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With superb museums, the exquisite dress shops of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both simple and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is bordered by its grandest treasure, the worlds largest 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 basks a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days offer limitless opportunites for sportfishing and diving expeditions. Glorious coral, underwater canyons and caves supply the background for glorious dives and rich sportfishing.
Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is desirable for any type of fisher. Guided charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catamarans for rod, spear, and fly fishing; or small, local boats are all available for lease. New Caledonia is well-known by fishers around the world as one of the greatest and most stunning bonefishing locations in the world. These fish are known for their strength and speed, and fisherman hoping to set records flock to this area.
The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. . . Whether diving in the still waters of Ile des Pins or night snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travellers would be hard pressed to find another destination on the earth that offers such an glorious medley of fishing and diving holiday pleasures.