The 34 best things to do with kids in Noumea

Reasonable Prices, super friendly Staff, good sanitary facilities, directly at the excellent fresh fish, meat, fruit and veggie market. If you need a mechanic ask for Johann, best in the Pacific so far and we had a lot of engine problems. Highly recommended.

from this port we went on a day trip to the island where the doubletree hilton hotel is located for half a day. unfortunately we did not have good weather and so the cruises that day did not exist. all cruises depart from this port. while we were waiting at the port we visited the market there. with fresh fruits, vegetables, etc. it closes early of course until about 2 in the afternoon they have been picked

Visited the municipal market. Interesting food and veg markets. Had good coffee and pastry options.

Beautiful and busy port!

The flea market was good, but because it is Sunday, the town itself is basically closed down.

I'm not sure what sorry of review Google expects for this place from me... The place is clean, there are some ship, yachts and boats. You can take a boat there to L’ESCAPADE ILOT MAITRE and i believe to some other islands or just a cruise around Noumea. There's a parking lot next to the harbour. I hope it was helpful 😊

Love it here. Real atmosphere at the bars and cafes. Shops are close by, small walk. Lots of food to choose from. Great view to the entrance of the harbour. Museum close by and bus centre.

Visit here totally surpassed my expectations! I had thought there might be a small visitor centre with a few exhibits and we called in on route to the Blue Lakes. However, it was well worth the one hour visit. Extremely culturally sensitive exhibits, impressive architecture, and beautiful surrounding walks. Highly recommend.

It was an interesting place to learn about the original inhabitants of Noumea, the Kanaks. We were immersed in their culture and way of life. Their respect and love to nature and how it reflects in their daily lives. It was a pleasurable walk and visiting the traditional houses was great. We saw how they are great architects and the functionality of the houses and its role in the community. It’s definitely worth a visit!

I wish I could have a guide to get more context around the place. The centre was fascinating however videos were super interesting but far too long to take the appropriate time to look at them. A fabulous history with an enjoyable touch of art

If you have a couple of hours spare in Noumea, it's worth visiting the cultural centre, only 15min drive, cost 2000CXP. Don't miss the last guided tour at 2pm or walk on your own though most information in French, they have free wifi so you can always translate. Great sunset view as well.

Saw the location on the map and decided to make the drive up there as no bus service is available. We were told it takes about 2 hours to view everything and that the ticket would allow us to come back and forth all day if we wished. Some installations were open to view, with limited English explanations, most in French (they do have signs up recommending using Google translate) so wifi and internet is needed. But lots of empty or locked areas that seemed a waste considering the size of the place. Maybe we were there at the wrong time of year, but it was a bit disappointing. No cafe for food and drinks, only vending machines with coke and coffee.

Tjibaou Cultural Centre is good to learn about Kanak heritage and modern island art.

Disappointing: insufficient displays offer English translations, considering that this is a premier destination for overseas tourists. The sign offering free internet and translations appeared in one place only, and we only saw it after we had attended every exhibition. The cafe and gift shop were closed (it was Saturday). Also, there wasn’t actually that much info about Kanak traditional life eg food acquisition, production and trade; social and family structures and life; village and inter-tribal politics and customs; history of migration; music, not even in French. Good exhibition of carved wooden poles, and a lovely walk through the gardens with adequate information about spiritual beliefs and practices. Perhaps this place isn’t really intended for foreign visitors after all, but a centre for local traditional owners to gather and practice traditional arts and crafts in workshops and residency projects.

On tour with cruise ship, nice day trip. Pretty island, fair snorkeling- saw turtles, many fish. Nice to relax away from ship. Best to take your own snacks. Take water-shoes as beach quite corally.

After reading all the reviews online for Duck Island, we decided to spend a couple hours on Duck Island, If you want to enjoy the good side of the Beach you will have to pay for Beach chairs (as all the reviews advise they are expensive) unfortunately, they do have the nest side of the Island where they clear the beach from all the Coral and rocks. We opted not to hire one but instead explore the little Island, there are very few spots to sit and enjoy the water but depending on the weather the spots are not worth swimming. There is a restaurant on the Island with a few good selections of cocktails, a little expensive compared to the main island. Also great views of Noumea from the Island with photo opportunities.

I was surprised to see how close it is from Anse Vata beach but I love the island for its lovely, clear water. It is not really a white sandy beach but you can enjoy the lovely swimming session and snorkeling as well. Too bad when I came here it was just a day after the storm so the visibility was zero. But I still enjoy the day out here. There is a cafe here as well where you can order some drinks and finger food. And you can rent the umbrella as well as the snorkeling gear if you don't have yours.

Only 5mins from Noumea (1500xpf by taxi boat on the mainland - look for the yellow/red flag) but full of tourists. Beaches covered in dead coral which is surprisingly painful so bring water shoes! Snorkelling is pretty good but better on the further islands so not my favourite. Would come if you are short on time/need convenience. Popular with young families.

If you are staying at Noumea, going to Duck Island is a no brainer. The best way to get there is taking the glass boat from the pier in front of the Burger King. In my view this island is better than others that are usually better rated (eg Amedée and Maitre). The corals are abundant and very close to the shore. Even my six year old kid could easily go and see all sorts of corals and fishes.

As someone suggested in their review, most of the coral reefs are dead but they are still refuge to lots of colourful fishes. I snorkelled there for more than an hour and was lucky to swim with turtles. Not worth renting anything from the island. No fresh water bath available. It is only available on the mainland beaches (5 min away by a ferry). Lovely helpful people on the mainland beach at Rock sail stop ( Hop on Hop off bus). Very hot and two chairs and an umbrella cost about 46A$.

Have to say the snorkeling was disappointing, most of the reef is dead but there are plenty of fish. My sister and I came here and brought our own drinks and food and they didn’t seem to mind as drinks and food are very expensive.

This is a great park to visit in Noumea if you are into birds (not me). There is a good amount of walking and you can easily spend 1-2 hours here. There are also water refill stations and drinking fountains, which are especially useful on hot and humid days. The highlight was the catfish in the pond which followed us around (presumably because they were expecting food).

Managed to squeeze in a brief park walk on our last day & if you like beautiful plants and ample foliage to provide shade this is a great place to chill out - bring a picnic lunch there are lots of spots to settle on but no feeding the animals!! It was nice that the endemic fauna are close enough to really appreciate as I don’t think a cagou in the wild would have let us get so close. That said, some of the bird enclosures are a bit small though & we only checked out the endemic section so we never witnessed what others have mentioned about mammals being kept in very confined spaces which possibly exist in other sections. It’s quite hilly and the further you descend the longer you’ll inevitably need to ascend so keep this in mind if walking on inclines or declines are problematic. Would loved to have spent longer & made a half day of it

Nice large park to take a walk, but nothing too fancy regarding the animals. In particular the cages are quite basic and not really pretty. Petting zoo seems to be closed and has been for some time. In face of the small fee it might be worth a visit, but Nouméa has much better attractions if you have limited time. E.g. the Lagoon aquarium was otherworldly compared to this park/zoo.

Nice Zoo, providing good views, with big variety of colourful birds and a few animals. Allow 2-3 hours minimum to see everything.

Great value. Would recommend visiting to see a cagou as you may not have a chance in the wild. Otherwise some relatively interesting Caledonian birds and some foreign ones too. Don't expect to see much other than birds - the only mammal before European settlement was the bat.

It's a small park, but it has some picnic areas and many local birds and other animals. Also several scenic overlooks. Good for small children.

This is pretty good zoo with big territory. Staff are super friendly and helpful. There are not so many animals but still it is like safari. Monkeys, birds, emus are there.

Thursday markets!!! I didn’t see a mention of Thursday markets anywhere in any of the tourism literature for Noumea, and we stumbled on them by accident. So interesting, it’s clearly where the locals do their buying and selling of fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, pot plants, flowers, clothes, cut flowers and plants, jam, pickles, and loads of locally produced takeaway food for breakfast or lunch. There were a few cruise ship tourists but not many. We had a great time.

We had an amazing day in Numea. City Park was the first place when we got off the shuttle bus. The location was great. The views were amazing. There was a lot of friendly people to greet us and let us know what was available to do. Bus tours and train bus tours etc. The park was child and wheelchair friendly. Overall a great place

Enjoyable for a shaded stroll on a hot day. Clean area. Some cafes along the far end. Locals go there for picnic lunches and shade.

Interesting place with local vibes ! On a weekend there is a musical kiosk that plays a local music! The band is very vibrant! You can hear local song! It was a great experience. There is also a flea and street markets . People sell all kind of stuff. You can potentially find a little souvenir that you want to bring home. Everything is very cheap there. There are also few food tracks. Something good to experience when you are there!

Very nice park in the center of town. There are many tropical trees, shrubs and flowers. There big tree shades that the locals and tourists can relax during hot noon.

July 2023 - Lovely big open space in the middle of town. We had a short pit stop and wander before carrying on with our journey. Not much happening whilst we were there, but I imagine it gets really busy.

This is the heart and center of the city. Very nice place to relax. It is hot in the morning but there are some shaded areas where you can hide. It is best to visit at night where you can see a lot of Christmas lights and feel the holiday season. There are also nearby stores where you can buy some stuff you need at night.

We loved the cafe in the middle, the delicious pastries, and the relaxed vibe. Many of the souvenir products were low quality and very overpriced. There is one stall, though, that sold handmade coconut fibre jewellery with pearls. It was fantastic and well priced. This market is great if you are there for the cafe or are looking to buy some fresh fruit or vegetables.

The fresh fruit and veggies were great, as well as fish. As for the other stalls not a lot to choose from. I was there NOT when a cruise ship was in town so everything light on the ground. When there are cruise ships in town everything ramps up to grab the $$$$$

Worth a visit to see the local produce and seafood. Easy walk from the cruise ship / ferry terminal. Good chance to buy souvenirs if nothing is open. Prices looked high, as expected in a tourist oriented market.

It is a must visit, you can get some souvenirs, local produce, and seafood. Rather overpriced (as expected) since they tailor to tourists. Prices are typically 20-30% higher than in Australia (1 medium pineapple approx 10-13 AUD, 1kg bananas 10AUD). Souvenirs are made in China. For local crafts I was told to browse smaller art stores in the city but I didn’t have enough time to investigate.

As a tourist, was a tad bit disappointed not seeing any action going on here. Was expecting the local market to be filled with locals doing their morning shopping, and a fair bit more action than what I had. Maybe it's because it was a Sunday when we visited. As a local, there's not much selection whatsoever. Many stalls have since closed, leaving the space empty. Only a couple of vegetables, fish, fruits, and baked goods stalls are left. The rest, very much tourist souvenir good stands. You'll likely spend about 20 mins here, walking around, snapping photos, do some shopping, enjoy some coffee, and bask in the sea breeze, before moving on to your next stop.

Must visit for tourist to meet locals selling fresh fruits and vegetables, art and craft, souvenir, fish, prawns and crabs. Most resorts don't allow cooking so you may not want to buy alot. You can buy pineapple, pawpaw, fresh coconut water, banana, oranges and lots of other fruits. I don't understand why someone doesn't cooked fish and chips to try at the market. There is a little cafe in the middle to buy breakfast and FREE WiFi is also available. Bus stop is across the road so you can go back to your resort or cruise liner. The market is closed on Mondays and opens at 5am and closes at midday.

Stop here for fresh vieneoisserie, baked bread, coffees! Huge selection of fresh produce! The locals sell their wares as well! Selection includes tshirts, sarongs, handmade soaps, vanilla bead pods/seasonings, fans, magnets, Plumeria flower headbands, jewelry, canvas tote bags and trinkets. One little section of stalls but enough if you’re looking for some souvenirs. They take AUS dollars and most folks take credit cards (mostly Visa, some take Amex). Nice little market. (On a side note- we visited the Johnston grocery store before we stopped here and found magnets, postcards and a few trinkets- along with awesome chocolates and snacks). It was great being able to use our Credit card to pay and not convert currency or pull from an ATM.

Disappointed as we thought this is the best in Noumea but definitely not. The suite was great but they don’t refill coffees tea unless you asked considering we were booked for 5 days. The concierge was friendly and helpful though. No restaurant in the evening which was disappointing and had to go outside the place is dead after 7pm. The buffet breakfast was so disappointing considering the price they charge.

Do not stay here. This is not a 5 star resort. My first room had biting insecta in the bed and i had to request a room change in the middle of the night. I am covered in bites. They currently have no gym and no day spa- not that you would know that prior to arriving. The snorkelling out front of the hotel is dismal. The buffet breakfast is borderline inedible. The cereals are stale the fruit looks/tastes days old. Bottom line- absolutely not worth the money paid, the location is the only saving grace.

This hotel needs work. Our room felt dated and looks nothing like the photos online. There were multiple broken drawers and even broken appliances in our room, and it was not cleaned properly. However the front desk staff did nothing to accommodate our requests for items to be fixed and actually seemed irritated by our concerns. We understand the current situation politically, but if you can't operate at a "5 star" level then your management should choose to stay closed. I would not recommend this hotel unless you are comfortable staying in what feels like a 3* hotel at a 5* price.

I stayed at Le Mèridien with my mom for a short vacation. The resort was very beautiful and the staff was super friendly and helpful. However what was really surprising was the condition of the rooms and some basic necessities that were lacking. Such as a hairdyer, slippers and a bathrobe were all missing. Obviously there is no guarantee for these items to be in a hotel room but are very common and especially for a 5 star hotel i would have expected them to be found in the room. In addition to the lack of equipment in the room we encountered some problems with the information supplied by the hotel. For example there was no way to know what was being served for breakfast beforehand on the website which could pose challenges for people with special diets such as vegans. But fear not since the breakfast buffet was very satisfying and filled with all kinds of options for everyone. But the restaurants were a different case, they had much fewer vegetarian options. But again the staff was very helpful and tried to come up with solutions for us. Then another thing we found very surprising was the fact that the pool was only open from 9am to 5pm which i find very odd. There was no opportunity for a morning swim in the pool and it closed quite early aswell. In addition to that there was a rule stating that no food was allowed by the pool which also was confusing since we are paying for a 5 star hotel vacation and are told like kids to go and eat elsewhere. Obviously we still respected the wishes off the staff and took our snacks elsewhere but were left wishing for an explanation as to why the food was banned from the pool. On our last day there was some sort of stage that some of the workers were putting up all day. We were excited as we thought there was gona be some music playing in the evening as the sun was setting and people came to eat dinner. But we were wrong, they played some music briefly and then stopped for the whole evening atleast until we left at about 8pm (so it’s possible they started later). But i just found it curious that there was no information about any music or an artist coming to play at all, it’s like they didn’t want anyone to know? All in all we enjoyed our stay but were sort of let down by the 5 star rating. I definately consider it a good hotel and resort but just not quite that 5 star level. The staff was super friendly and helpful but it felt like so many of our problems and questions could have been avoided with proper information given on the website or upon our arrival.

I stayed at Le Meridian in April as an unexpected detour, but couldn't recommend this property and its staff more highly. After arriving in New Caledonia a day before my birthday, it was important to me to enjoy that day a bit. The hotel I had planned to stay at was unable to accomodate me (Hilton), and rebooked me without my consent which was unprofessional. Enough about Hilton (that stay was terrible for the following two days). I was lucky enough to book a room at Le Meridian where the staff was helpful, professional, and friendly. The room and view was beautiful. Not only that, the staff acknowledged my birthday on arrival, and even had a nice small gift in the room when I arrived. For those planning to stay in New Caledonia, Le Meridian is lovely and modern property with a kind and attentive staff. Highly recommended.

not only that we struggled with the terribly smelly room i had to pay extra night. would not stay again ever again at this hotel. the loction is to fare from everything and there is nothing there. We were there with my son for Karate competition with Australian team and we book this hotel for 7 nights. the first night we arrived the we were tired and the room was smelly, we told them next day they clean it but after few hours it will be back. after 5 night they put us in to different room. also the last night i paid because we were leaving early and the man told me just drop the keys, next morning the lady asking mt to pay for last night, i keep telling them i paid here is receipt but she keep will say no you have to pay last night.

Despite negative reviews, our 10 nights stay was pleasant. Stayed in a renovated room, with a very efficient and silent aircon. The breakfast was great (more variety during weekends). Very clean and well taken care of. One tip: when ordering cocktails, go for the bar behind reception and avoid the one on the beach. Same prices for the cocktails, the quality difference is huge...

Easy to locate, the entry fee was affordable though I was expecting something bigger! Good place to learn the different cultures of Polynesian countries. They also have 8 giant comic books for children so they won't get too bored.

Value for money Museum. At 200 New Caledonia francs it was reasonable and showed a lot of their history and of the Pacific countries.

If you visit Noumea, a visit to the museum is a must. Centrally located (near McDonalds) the visit was well enjoyable.

Visited this museum when we were on the P&O Pacific Dawn Island Hopper Cruise. Was surprised to see some aboriginal artifacts such as the boomerang on show. Worth a visit.

Front office reception was not so friendly...but if you have an hour to spare this is an interesting place.

The museum in itself is quite old, but provides a good overview of the history of New Caledonia as well as the entire Pacific. The Great Case in the gardens is a must-see.

Very interesting. Lots of info on New Caledonia and the surrounding islands.

Nice little spot but there is rubbing and graffiti everywhere

The place to be

(Translated by Google) Very poorly maintained place, vandalized furniture, frequent presence of drunk people who beg or attack passers-by. (Original) Lieu très mal entretenu, mobilier vandalisé, présence fréquente d'individus ivres qui mendient ou agressent les passants.

(Translated by Google) A showcase for Kanak culture in downtown Nouméa. A beautiful object of art, with a pleasant shaded area during the day. (Original) Une vitrine pour la culture Kanak dans le centre-ville de Nouméa. Un bel objet d'art, avec une zone ombragée agréable en cours de journée.

(Translated by Google) Too strong this place dedicated to Kanak symbols... in the heart of Nouméa, full of emotions... Absolutely worth seeing.... :-) (Original) Trop fort ce lieu dédié aux symboles kanaks... en plein nouméa, chargé d'émotions...A voir absolument.... :-)

One of the best nights we have had so far in Noumea. Watching the huge fish, turtles and a shark or two swim below while eating some of the best food . The prices are on the higher side but the quality and presentation of the food was so worth the price. Have eaten other places here for not much cheaper that didn’t even come close to the quality of the ale Roof menu. If you come to Noumea you must visit this restaurant at least once!

We wanted something special for New year's Eve so we booked in advance and pay half of the special menu. Everything was delicious and well matching in flavours. I was surprised cause one of the courses had lamb and I don't like it, but was so well prepared that I even like it. The views were very nice, we were outside and the breeze was nice, and we get to see all the different fish dancing around and some dolphins there. Also big big fish that we actually debated about, is too big to be a fish to small to be a shark or to slow to be a dolphin, so, very entertaining for us 😜. Seagulls and small white fish dancing around, even rare jumping ones. Was definitely a very nice night. Service was excellent and dedicated. If we only have more days to stay.. definitely recommend fine dining experience.

This company exceeded all my expectations in terms of service and professionalism. The staff is highly trained, courteous, and always willing to assist with any request or concern. Management is clearly focused on maintaining high standards, ensuring that every client experience is seamless and positive. Communication was clear, timely, and consistent at every stage, which made me feel secure and confident. The attention to detail and dedication to quality are remarkable, showing that the company genuinely cares about its clients. I left feeling completely satisfied and assured that I had chosen the right company. I would gladly recommend their services to everyone seeking dependable and outstanding results.

Really enjoyed Le Roof, we went for lunch, really good menus to choose from and good prices too. Enjoyed the relaxed pace and friendly service. Food we had was fantastic, packed full of flavour, very comfortably full at the end of the meal. Great views too over the water to the islands.

The reviews always say it's expensive, but what they don't say is that the prices are actually reasonable given the quality and the ingredients of their dishes. The prices are no more expensive that what you would find in fine dining restaurants in New Zealand and Australia. But be mindful of your bill though because something gets lost in translation so look at it carefully (they ask you though to check it anyway). We didn't and we had to call, but they were apologetic and gracious and dropped off the difference at our hotel (we stayed at the Le Meridien) as promised. The location is more than a novelty- it's central to the experience of dining in a restaurant where seafood is the star attraction.The service is impeccable and their glassware is PRISTINE. Sorry, these are the small things we check. Will definitely come back again and prepared to pay a small fortune BECAUSE IT'S WORTH IT.

By far the most expensive meal we had in Noumea, and we ate at some of the best restaurants in town. It was worth it for the amazing view. What a location. We even saw a dolphin!! Staff could speak English too which was helpful. My dining companion said the seafood was delicious. I am vegetarian and there was just some roast veggies for me.

Dined on a Tuesday night, was absolutely lovely, great atmosphere, fantastic service and food was fabulous. Was quite expensive but compared to the rest of Noumea and Anse-Vata it was value for money - we got the set menu (various options) which helped too. Stunning fish display even in the dark, they certainly put on a show. Would highly recommend for a high quality dinner out. Booked at lunchtime for the 7pm reservation and got a perfect table outside overlooking the water, almost every table has a water view.

Beautifully presented food that tasted delicious! We had the slow cooked lamb and the tagine baked fish. For dessert we had the lemon meringue tart and the "revised floating boat". Everything was amazing! Thank you for a delicious dinner experience.

Great service and an idyllic garden setting above the waterfront. Our food was good, though not exceptional. Everything was nicely presented, and the portions were generous. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience.

Awful. Avoid. The glass of champagne I ordered was flat. There were mistakes in the menu about which dishes were gluten free. The red wine I ordered arrived so cold it was at the serving temperature of a white. The miscommunication about dietary requirements meant my wife was served the wrong food. There are good restaurants in Noumea. This is not one of them.

Disappointed on how bad their service was, waitress can't even pour water properly and on top of that gave attitude when we ask how long we have to wait to get our food. Then, birds roaming around each table of clients, that's a first time I experienced it (but hey there is a first time for everything right?) I took a 2 meal course, food was pretty good, pollenta is clearly from the day before though. Nocchiola as a dessert is pretty nice, especially to change your pallet taste.

Went for lunch midweek and had no problem getting a table. Staff were helpful and spoke good English. Our meals arrived promptly and looked amazing - sadly my fish was not cooked in the middle - but it was returned to the kitchen and reappeared after a few minutes. This time it also tasted great! My partner had chocolate mousse for dessert which tasted wonderful. Definitely recommendable.

Just had one of the best meals. Priced fairly for Noumea standards for an excellent fine dining experience. Will definitely go here again during my stay.

Lovely but Expensive @ > 90 000 XPF for two mains and one shared entree of six prawns We had a 1830 booking (made earlier in the day) but they were “not ready” to open at about 1835 and it was difficult to find the staff to help us when we arrived. We were then told to wait at Bar Waited to 1850 - the bar was busy so we also waited for drinks to arrive as well which then didn’t arrive and we then moved back to the restaurant around 1855 and the drinks eventually followed. Didn’t seem to have enough staff on Dinner service from eventual start @ aprox 1900 to when we left aprox 2015 hrs seemed very slow- we didn’t bother with dessert due to the wait and we were pretty much first to be served and order Families around us (with kids) who arrived just after us aprox 7 pm just had their entree arrive as we left at 8.15 pm so we imagine the main would be even longer to arrive On the other hand the girls serving were lovely, and had the service was lovely Scenery was lovely Piano man playing was lovely Atmosphere was lovely Needs to be better organized and food needs to be more prompt

A fantastic museum with engaging displays telling stories about colonial seafaring. Sadly very little focus on indigenous maritime history despite the wealth of cultural heritage 🤨

A must-see museum with Nautical flavour As others have said you could easily overlook this Museum located where it is - but it really is one of those hidden treasures. Beautifully laid out and with translations of virtually every display from French into English. Some interactive displays for little people. An amazing story of discovery, loss, searches, mutinies, pride and hatred. It has it all!!

Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Noumea. The exhibition about the French boats that explored the southern continent and sank in the Solomon Islands was excellent. Plenty of English translations

Small but comprehensive. The section covering the La Perouse expedition & shipwreck contains many artifacts, and it has AC.

Great little museum, English translations for most displays. Good presentation of maritime history. Very good activities for kids but I think they were mostly in French.

I really enjoyed this place especially the story of the French exploration of the Pacific. All the signs were in English as well as French so that is a plus. Overall this is an excellent museum to visit.

Overall good

Good variety of foods. Came to the conclusion that géant is the best of the hypermarkets in NC. Lots of parking too, mind you I don’t think I had an issue parking anywhere in NC. Prices are expensive compared to NZ but of course, this is to be expected.

I like the store very big supermarket

Probably as good as it gets in NC… very spacious and lots to choose from. Off licence (liquor store) was good too.

Best supermarket we have visited while in Noumea - have been to 2 casinos + the ®arrefour hypermarche in dumbea - this has the best range for groceries and other essentials including kids toys and booster seats etc. Fresh produce is good too, though there was more diversity of fruit + veg at the carrefour (e.g. pineapples and local tomatoes there but not at geant)

Great supermarket to stock up. We went as staying in Noumea for a few days so was easier to get everything we needed in one go.

Lovely supermarket but almost everything is double the price compared to NZ. Not sure how the locals live.

If you're looking for general shopping, this is probably your best best near central Noumea.

Were run off their feet with only 2 staff but service was still quick. They forgot our coffee but realised their mistake and asked us if we would like it after our meal which was fine with us. They had English menus and were really happy friendly staff. The food, amazing! Would absolutely come back to satisfy and crepe craving! Picture is of the view, amazing!

Amazing views and the breakfast specials are great! So much food and the coffee was the best I had in New Caledonia. The issues is the surroundings they are based in an old abandoned hotel and it’s really not nice. Even the bathrooms are gross. But still 4 stars for the service, the view and the breakfast!!

Great experience With a lovely view over the bay! You are best to park on the road and walk up the driveway. If you can best to book ahead.

The food was really good, the service was decent. The crepes deserts were really good!

Amazing view and amazing food at this place. The service was good, and the pricing is very reasonable. I thoroughly enjoyed the buckwheat pancake with duck breasts and duck gizzards. It was surprisingly good. There are a lot of stray kittens in the area, and one of them just ended up sitting next to us while we dine. The entrance of this place might be hard to find and google might take you through a wrong route. Instead of looking up the direction to this place look for Le surf hotel. And once you get to the street entrance just continue up to the very top of the road and you'll see a tiny sign on the fence pointing to the right.

Great food! Huge variety, fast friendly service (including in English), relaxed atmosphere, beautiful view, very reasonable prices... and a few cutie pie cats loitering about 😻 So good we went two nights in a row! Not super easy to find... go up the street opposite "Le Fun" restaurant, past the "Casino Royal" and at the top of the street, turn right. Only opens at 1830. Enjoy!!!

Visited the restaurant during a scuba dive holiday, it was recommended to me from the first day by all other divers as the best french crepes and amazing place to enjoy a meal. Tried once and end up visiting 3 times, trying different galettes (salt crepe) and all different sweet crepes (butter and sugar my favourite). Loved the food and the atmosphere, after lunch had couple of drinks and enjoyed the best view of the bay. Went for lunch and dinner and could appreciate why the locals loved it. If going for dinner call first, it can get very busy at night. Is one of the few places that open 7 days from 11-9 (10 on weekends) which suits me perfect as late lunch and dinner are for me.

Amazing unique experience. Short boat trip out to the restaurant which is 1500xpf per person. Great food and great fun to go swimming after and relax on the deck in the lounge chairs. Nothing like this at home so loved the whole experience. Waitress swung between friendly and rude. If you want the lobster or crab you need to order when you book your table as they run out. Fish selection was small and they ran out of some desserts too so don't wait to long to order. If it's a rough day it's not for those who get a little seasick.

The best complete experience I've ever had. The food was delicious and very well presented. The staff were amazing and Fhillippe went out of his way to make sure you enjoyed yourself. We saw so many tropical fish, a turtle and dolphins. I highly recommend coming to see for yourself.

Had the best time at La Ponton and highly recommend. Snorkeling is amazing! Food and service is exceptional. Thank you Jane for taking great care of us! I look forward to coming back again soon!

Horrible experience!!!! Staff was awful - rude and disorganised Food was terrible The whole day was stressful and not enjoyable.

Wonderful food and a great spot out on the lagoon. I liked it so much we visited twice in the same week! I found the bouillabaisse good but I particularly loved the tapas of ceviche, tuna tartare, and the crevettes. We also had a vegetarian plate of sides that was delicious. Our hosts Benjamin and Kim were fantastic and the chef’s food was delicious.

Food is really good however considering a trip out with food will costs AUD $130pp it isn't the cheapest. Basically its a restaurant on a boat where you can snorkel off. Could be improved but if you have an extra day in noumea and want something to do - sure why not but if you don't have much time in noumea - do something else

Lots of fun on this former glass bottomed boat turned party platform in the middle of a reef

Top

New

(Translated by Google) Superb tarmac, crazy mountain bike trails. Awesome ! Burst it!!! 😎🤙 (Original) Un bitume superbe, des circuits vtt de malade. Génial ! L'éclate !!! 😎🤙

(Translated by Google) As usual, we are amazed by the quality of Noumea's infrastructure... How do they do it??? An extraordinary place for mountain biking like we rarely see... (Original) Comme d'habitude, on est épaté par la qualité des infrastructures de Nouméa... Comment font ils ??? Un lieu extraordinaire pour faire du vtt comme on voit rarement...

(Translated by Google) Total release!!! The view of the mangrove and the bay in full sun is just sublime 😍 I recommend 👌 (Original) Le défoulement total!!! La vue sur la mangrove et sur la baie en plein soleil est juste sublime 😍 Je recommande 👌

(Translated by Google) A superb SPOT for cycling in the heart of Nouméa, it's free, nice and very well maintained. I recommend (Original) Un superbe SPOT pour faire du vélo en plein Nouméa, , c'est gratuit , sympa et très bien entretenu. Je recommande

(Translated by Google) 26km of very well maintained mountain bike trails, for all levels, in a beautiful undergrowth by the sea. For road bikes, a hilly trail in perfect condition of 7.5km. Free site. (Original) 26km de pistes VTT très bien entretenues, pour tous les niveaux, dans un beau sous bois en bord de mer. Pour les vélos de route , une piste vallonnée en parfait état de 7,5km. Site gratuit.

Best place for a panoramic view of Nouméa beaches.

Nice leisurely stroll to this park to panoramic ocean views encompassing LA Prominade

Great views from the top and good walking trails

Awesome for sunsets. Don't forget to bring your crush.

Very nice place to go with the kids!

Great place to stroll around.

Great trails!

I am a Muslim of Algerian origin living in the municipality of Bourai. I have prayed many times in this mosque.

I'm muslim in indonesia, I want to visit Muslim relatives in nouméa...

Masha Allah. Beautiful & largest palace.

Lovely community that welcomes visitors

masha allah

(Translated by Google) Alhamdulillah, may our brothers and sisters in the faith always be blessed with good health and long life, aamiin..... YRA (Original) Alhamdulillah semoga saudara saudara seiman selalu dilimpahkan kesehatan dan panjang umur aamiin..... YRA

(Translated by Google) Hello my brothers in New Caledonia Hope everyone is healthy and always happy (Original) Halo saudaraku di kaledonia baru Semoga sehat semuanya dan bahagia selalu

It seems to be the busiest beach in Noumea, I was surpise to see soooo many people there. Good view from the jetting early in the morning tho.

Seems to be the most popular beach in Noumea. Due to its location it’s not so windy like other beaches and safe for kids. The beach is long but narrow, so can get crowded fast on weekends.

Nice city beach, the sea was warm and I saw a turtle while snorkeling. Lots of locals and gets too busy for me at weekend

(Translated by Google) Relaxing beach with free showers (Original) Spiaggia rilassante con docce gratis

(Translated by Google) So many good times spent on this beach!! (Original) Que de bons moments passés sur cette plage !!

(Translated by Google) Badly frequented at times with a lot of zoners to say the least, a police car is parked nearby to monitor them. (Original) Mal fréquente par certains moment avec beaucoup de zonards pour ne pas dire autre chose, une voiture de policiers est garé à proximité pour les surveiller.

(Translated by Google) My favorite beach in Noumea (Original) Ma plage préférée sur Nouméa

Lovely experience at Maison de la Perle. Beautiful pieces. The staff were very attentive and dedicated to finding something to my taste. Walked away very happy

Absolutely beautiful Black pearls

The pearls were breathtaking. I have seen nothing like them anywhere.

(Translated by Google) Being in Nouméa for professional reasons. I had to buy Tahitian pearls for my family and myself. I went to the pearl house on the advice of a colleague. The welcome is very warm and very professional. I purchased some magnificent jewelry. Thanks to Alexandra (same first name as my sister) for her valuable advice. In my turn, I therefore very strongly recommend the Maison de la Perle. (Original) Étant sur Nouméa pour des raisons professionnelles. Je me devais d’acheter des perles de Tahiti pour ma famille et moi même. Je me suis rendu à la maison de la perle sur les conseils d’un collègue. L’accueil y est très chaleureux et très pro. J’ai fait l’acquisition de magnifiques bijoux. Merci à Alexandra ( du même prénom que ma sœur) pour ses précieux conseils. À mon tour, Je conseille donc très fortement la maison de la perle.

(Translated by Google) I called on the Maison de la Pele team to create a back necklace for my wedding. I was able to choose the shape, color and size of my pearls myself. I highly recommend! The result was simply perfect. Another big thank you to the entire team who helped me make this day unforgettable 😊 (Original) J'ai fait appel à l'équipe de la Maison de la perle afin de créer un collier de dos pour mon mariage. J'ai pu choisir moi même la forme, le couleur et la taille de mes perles. Je recommande vivement ! Le résultat était simplement parfait. Encore un grand merci à l'ensemble de l'équipe qui a su m'aider à rendre ce jour inoubliable 😊

(Translated by Google) We went there yesterday, I might as well tell you that everything is perfect; well-lit, air-conditioned jewelry store, excellent welcome, the sellers give us very good advice and really take care of us, there are jewelry for all prices, you won't find better elsewhere. A big thank you to the team. (Original) Nous y sommes allés hier , autant vous dire que tout est parfait; bijouterie bien éclairée, climatisée, accueil excellent , les vendeurs nous conseillent très bien et sont vraiment aux petits soins pour nous , il y a des bijoux pour tous les prix, vous ne trouverez pas mieux ailleurs . Un grand merci à l'équipe.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful jewelry and lots of very useful explanations before buying. (Original) Très beaux bijoux et beaucoup d explications très utiles avant d acheter.

Beautiful bay with sandy beach and clear waters which are safe for swimming. The beach is backed palm trees offering shade. There are showers in a few places and water taps for washing sandy feet. There is a cycle path along most of the bay.

Great place for a long walk on the beach.😉

Most beautiful beach in noumea

(Translated by Google) One of the two most popular bays in Nouméa! (Original) Une des deux baies les plus populaires de Nouméa!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful 😍 (Original) Magnifique 😍

(Translated by Google) Nice place. Beautiful view, beautiful beach... (Original) Bel endroit. Belle vue, belle plage...

Nice quiet beach, you can read your book under the trees at the shore. Good length for a walk around if you're up for it. I would also add, this beach is located conveniently close to CREIPAC (University of New Caledonia).

Imagine beautiful beach

(Translated by Google) Passage in a very nice nakamal. Igor, the “boss” explained to me very well how this type of place works. Warm, atypical place, where it's good to drink a shell (the decorated coconut) of kava (that's the drink, relaxing) while admiring the sunset (Original) Passage dans un nakamal très sympa. Igor, le "boss" m'a très bien expliqué le fonctionnement de ce type de lieu. Endroit chaleureux, atypique, où il fait bon boire un shell(c'est la noix de coco décorée) de kava (ça c'est la boisson, relaxante ) en admirant le coucher du soleil

(Translated by Google) It is not a nudist beach but a normal beach with a Nakamal (for drinking Kava). A wonderful point of view. (Original) Ce n'est pas une plage nudiste mais une plage normale avec un Nakamal (pour boire un Kava).Un point de vue merveilleux.

(Translated by Google) This is absolutely not a naturist beach! Beautiful quiet place ok, to discover, yes but no naturism possible! (Original) Il ne s'agit absolument pas d'une plage naturiste ! Bel endroit au calme ok, à découvrir, oui mais pas de naturisme possible !

(Translated by Google) We were alone on this small, very pleasant beach for a picnic, to be done again (Original) Nous étions seuls sur cette petite plage très agréable pour un pique-nique, à refaire

(Translated by Google) Lawless zone; shady and very heterogeneous attendance. (Original) Zone de non-droit; fréquentation louche et très hétéroclite.

The park itself is very nice, but it is really depressing seeing the birds of prey (in particular) housed in such small enclosures 😪

Great! & La Cagou!!

(Translated by Google) Instead of a wide variety of animal exhibits like in Japan, there are birds, monkeys, and lizards unique to New Caledonia on display. There is plenty of shade under the trees, and there are picnic tables and play equipment for children, so it's a great place to bring your lunch and have a leisurely picnic. On your way back, you can ask the receptionist to call you a taxi. (Original) 日本のように多種多様な動物展示ではなく、ニューカレドニア固有の鳥、猿、トカゲが展示されています 木陰も多く、ピクニック用のテーブルや子供向けの遊具もあるので、お弁当を持参してゆっくりピクニックをするのに向いています 帰りも、受付にお願いすればタクシーを呼んで貰えます

(Translated by Google) Always a pleasure to visit this park again. (Original) Toujours un plaisir de re visiter ce parc.

(Translated by Google) There is a bait for Kagu, a unique species of New Caledonia, at 14:00. The staff's explanations are only in French, but you should understand this with your five senses. Even if you don't understand the words, you can still enjoy it. (Original) ニューカレドニアの固有種であるカグーへの餌やりが14時にあります。係員の説明はフランス語のみですが、ここは五感で理解しましょう。 言葉が理解できなくとも、十分に楽しめます。

(Translated by Google) Nice park to visit 600frs/pers. (Original) Parc sympa à visiter 600frs/pers.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent park and gardens. Impressive collection of endemic species. (Original) Magnifique parc et jardins. Collection d'espèces endémiques impressionnante.

Nice

(Translated by Google) A very pleasant and ideally located place. Whether you're alone, with friends, or with family, La Promenade offers a multitude of services and leisure activities. (Original) Lieu très agréable et idéalement situé. Seul(e), entre amis ou en famille, La Promenade offre une multitude de services et de loisirs.

(Translated by Google) A very pleasant afternoon. (Original) Un après-midi très agréable.

We were recommended Fernando’s services by a couple we met on our travels a few days ago. He was every bit as engaging as the reviews say. A kind, larger than life person who will do everything to help you and make sure you see what you set out to and more. We did a Noumea city tour with Fernando but he also does airport transfers and can drive you around anywhere you want in New Caledonia. He’s currently the only person in Noumea to respond if you want a guided tour, and thank goodness he’s great!

(Translated by Google) A good place to buy pareos and t-shirts (Original) Une bonne adresse pour acheter des paréos et des t shirts

If you want to know what most of the fish that are in the local sea look like, come here. There’s a beautiful diversity of colorful creatures right in the aquarium, that you can then try to find if you snorkel at Bay of Lemons, Phare Amédée etc so you see what good collection of fish there is at the Lagoon aquarium. The behind the scenes visits are great as well. This is one of 2 places in the world where the ancient nautilus is bred successfully in house, the other aquarium is in Japan. We live here and visit very often.

Beautiful aquarium, it is small but have a great display of the lagoon fishes of new Caledonia

This was the highlight of our trip to Noumea. What a wonderful place. So well run, and all of the tanks were gleaming and in great condition. All the marine life was looking healthy and relaxed. I was so impressed with the stunning coral displays and tropical fish. Saw several species I'd never seen before. The prices for admission were very reasonable. It was a bit of a line to get in, and it was hot! A bit more shading out the front would be great, but it was not a huge wait. The gift shop had some great items for sale, and nothing was overpriced. Bus stop across the road and made the location very convenient. Loved the outside veiwing pool where the turtle were lots of seating to relax before resuming your tour. I highly recommend visiting here to anyone thinking of checking it out.

An amazing number of sea life and amount of information for a small aquarium. It was well worth the entry fee.

Great value for money. Easy to navigate around. A must do when you visit. A lot to see.

Not to large and the front entrance water futures were not operational and were empty with no water. The large tank with all the fish was very mesmerising so was the turtle tank outside. Staff very friendly. A coffee shop might add some value.

Sooo good! Great family experience. Good value. Go!

Beautiful place especially the northern end Lots of families swimming, snorkelling, wind surfing Quieter than “Baie d Citron” aka “Lemon Bay”. Easy to get to from Marina via Taxi aprox $1500 XPF Or can bus from city on Bus#3 one way $300 XPF (aprox every 20-30 mins)

Currently getting an upgrade to promenade which should be finished by April 23. The best beach to stay in Noumea. Best bars and gorgeous views of íslands, ocean and sunset.

The beach and the promenade are a great area with a nice atmosphere. We were pleasantly surprised with how lively the area was particularly at night. Loved the water views and all the different shades of blue. Great area to explore on foot by day or night. Only a 2 hour flight from home in Australia but the whole area feels a world away and has a very European feel.

We stayed at a hotel on Anse Vata Beach and we were very happy. Plenty of restaurants, bars, water taxis and of course the beach! All walkable

Council has shut the beaches...no swimming, not even a quick dip to cool off because of sharks! Seriously need to revisit this madness decision! Swimming within 20m of shore would be a sufficient warning ⚠️ 😕

This was the best beach, and probably the most beautiful one, that I have ever been to in my life. The water was a crystal clear aqua, warm, (about 24 degrees in May), and so clear you could see every ripple of sand underfoot even at waist or chest level, and watch the small tropical fish shoals passing every little while. The palms and white sand were amazing too, and the people happy and friendly. Travelling there was easy and quick from anywhere in the city.

Perfect location for windsurfing or wing foiling. Less crowded than Baie des Citrons. Great for watching the sunset too.

It is one of the best beaches in Noumea. Sadly, no one is in the water due to recent shark sightings. I visited 8th April 2023.

It's a lovely clean swimming area. Most is protected by shark nets. Also seating on bank. Good for families and singles. Restaurants run along promenade on opposite side of beach. Plenty of parking. Very busy and popular area with locals.

Lemon Bay is not bad in Nouméa! The beach is perfect for families tho—calm, clear water and fine sand make it great for swimming and relaxing. The pontoons offshore were a hit with my kids, who loved jumping off them. Snorkelling was surprisingly good, with colourful fish and a small reef to explore. The shady trees and grassy areas are ideal for a picnic or just chilling out. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants across the road expensive tho!, so you’re never far from a coffee or meal. Only downside: it can get busy on weekends, and some parts of the beach are a bit rocky, so bring water shoes. Easy to reach by bus from the city center.

Lemon Bay is probably the best beach in Noumea surrounded by coconut trees. Must visit anytime of the day, sunrise or sunset. Beach is really calm and is perfect for kids and adults to swim. Plenty of parking, bus stop across the road and lots of restaurants and cafe next to the beach. The beach is about 10mins bus ride from Nouméa's international cruise liner port.

Lemon beach is one of the best beach I see. My family has great time there, blue, white and green color water. Must see.

Beautiful bustling beach with lots of cafes and families Enough shade - my preference is the next beach around “Ana Vatu” which is quieter and more scenic

Beautiful Bay known as Baie des Citrons ,consisting of different beaches. As you stroll around you will find restaurants, cafes and boutiques, and hotels on one side. Walking on the beach side ,you notice that this is an area where both tourists and locals mix. Locals wind down after their wk day has finished either strolling or exercising. Lovely place to sit and have a picnic, swimming is safe and great for children. Found that you can spend a whole day there with something to do at all times. Stop and watch the locals playing "petanque" the french bowls or listen to locals strumming on their guitars. A must place to visit

Great service! Frederic was able to fit us into a taxi-boat to Amedee Islet at very short notice. The email with instructions was very helpful. The taxi-boat driver Kevin was friendly and knowledgeable. A great day trip!

Our experience with this charter company was quite the opposite to the few reviews around hostility of the operators etc. we found them nothing but courteous and accommodating. This being after we finally found a booking pretty late in the afternoon the day before we wanted to do to Amedee Island. They respond in whichever method of communication you prefer. For us that was through the local sun we got. The operator texted us details and advise immediately after we hung up with him. The trip there and back was very enjoyable on the speed boat and the skipper was lovely enough to translate everything he is saying in English even though we were the only English speaking couple out of the 11 people onboard. Highly recommend them. Thank you for accommodating us at such short notice and for being friendly. They even dropped us back at our hotel beach instead of the marina to save us time and cost in taking a taxi back. Very much appreciated.

I don't usually write poor review on business, but they have zero communication nor apologise for their poor service.. so here it is. My 1st time to Neumeu and for 4 days only, I thought I will pick Signal Island instead of Amedee for more remote and better chance to spot wild life and to relax.. Dal'Ocean have limited services (no 1/2 day trip as I would like) - email back and forward was abit confusing and cold (assume non-English speaking issue), but they promise weather will be good for Sunday. Being travel sole and non-French speaker, my host help me to arrange taxi to arrive early at the port. I waited at the port for 30min and there were no show from Dal'Ocean Charter. Only to find out later that they have email me 6pm the night before to cancel the trip and want to rearrange for Monday instead, due to weather (windy, but sunny out of 4 days I was in Neumeu). I was all dress and plan for Island trip out (carrying 2L of water as suggested to bring alot of water - thinking I might be leave alone for 6 hrs).. How embarrassing is that to carry all that around. I email back at a free wifi location to say Monday fine and I have waited for 30min just so you know. Next thing I know they have canceled the booking with no explaining or explain what happen to my CC payment detail etc. Now, I have missed out on going to any of the Islands b/c of timing issue with other operators. Would I able to get away as a customer if I decide to cancel a trip with less than 24 hrs notice? Completely poor communication. Could have call my contact no# or at least a notice / note at the port for me to know. Or someone be there just in case I didn't get the email at 6pm (do I expect you to check email after business hours)? NOTHING. Absolutely rubbish services. If you are looking for trust and reputable service, Dal'Ocean Charter is not one of them.

Took us out to Signal Island when we got to Noumea for our South Pacific cruise. Great bunch of guys and great price compared to what you'd pay if booking with the cruise line.

Unfortunately, they cancel on you after they claim they have enough passengers for the trip to get you to sign up and provide them with your credit card.

Great day , clear water and white sand. Scuba diving viewing lots of fish and turtles. Just fantastic

Excellent taxi service to signal island and back .....recommend you book thru him