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BEATING THE HEAT IN SUMMER
Cool off by the river
While rivers might give you shivers during the cooler season, they become a truly refreshing haven in the summer! From small creeks to waterfalls and crystalline watering holes, the South of New Caledonia offers plenty of options to cool off.
River swimming spots
- The Dumbéa River – Accessible in summer via mandatory free shuttles departing from Fayard Park from 6.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. every 30 minutes.
- The Ouenghi River at Boulouparis – Several tourism providers offer access to swimming sites
- The rivers of the Great South – From the provincial sites of the Blue River and Netcha parks or in the vicinity of Yaté
- Thio’s creeks and waterfalls – Many cool spots are freely accessible
- The waterfalls and basins of Sarraméa, Farino, and Moindou – A mountainous region teeming with creeks and waterfalls
- Rivers around Bourail – The Néra and the Téné are accessible via tourist service providers
Take a dip at the beach
Simple and effective, a beach swim is a classic choice on scorching days! Get inspired by the New Caledonia’s top beaches.
If you have other beautiful beaches to suggest, share your tips on our Instagram page #sudtourisme!
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A woman strolling on Poé Beach.
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Go for a snorkelling session
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Top snorkelling spots
- Duck Island Marine Reserve, Nouméa
- Signal islet or Larégnère islet, Nouméa
- Amedee lighthouse, Nouméa
- The underwater trail of Deva, Bourail
- Ténia islet, Boulouparis
- The Oro pool, Île des Pins
- Le Ponton, Nouméa
PMT -> palmes, masque, tuba pour les non initiés 😉
Scuba diving on the seabed
Top dive spots in South Province
New Caledonia’s South Province is home to numerous high-quality dive sites, both inside and outside the lagoon. Among the most beautiful must-visit spots during your explorations are :
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- The false channel of Green island, Bourail
- The Boulari and Dumbéa channels
- The Gorgonian coral valley, Île des Pins
- The wreck of the Dieppoise, Nouméa
- Prony needle, in the Great South
- Tabou reef, towards the Boulari channel
- Poé Fault/Shark Island Fault, Bourail
- The Gadji cave, Île des Pins
- Great elbow of Kélé, Bourail
- Shifty reef, near Amédée Lighthouse
- Loaches wall in Dumbéa
Cool off while learning
The option of a cultural outing combines staying cool with cultural learning: discover museums, each as varied and interesting as the next, to expand your knowledge while staying cool!
Explore the city of Nouméa’s past at the Musée de la ville, the seas and nautical life at the Musée maritime, New Caledonian heritage at the Centre culturel Tjibaou or the impact of the Second World War.
In the bush, the Musée de Bourail stands out for welcoming you in a historic stone building.
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Charlotte Bertonneau Maritime Museum 4745
Relax with a massage
What could be more satisfying than a massage when the sun is beating down?
Traditional, Thai or Indonesian massages, in Nouméa or in the bush – there’s no shortage of options!
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Enjoy a movie or a play
New Caledonia is above all a nature destination, but it also has a rich cultural scene. Throughout the year, you can attend a number of local productions or simply take in a painting.
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Indoor entertainment
Museums aren’t the only way to keep cool indoors: Nouméa offers four options for fun with friends and family.
Observe the fish in the lagoon without getting wet, use your brain to solve puzzles, play a round of golf without getting a sunburn or take part in New Caledonia’s favourite game: bingo!
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