Located northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday.
Travellers seeking for culture, shopping, and dining will be thrilled with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With excellent museums, the elegant boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and eating houses both casual and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is surrounded by its proudest treasure, the worlds grandest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where marine life abounds.
Due to the south-east trade winds and New Caledonia’s location as one of the southern-most pacific islands, New Caledonia relishes a temperate climate all year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are endless opportunites for diving and fishing jaunts. Splendid coral, underwater canyons and caves supply the backdrop for dramatic dives and rich sportfishing.
fishing holidays in New Caledonia is desirable for any type of fisherman. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are available for lease. New Caledonia is identified by fishers across the earth as one of the best and most gorgeous bone fishing areas in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the world desiring to break records as the fish are well-known for their strength and speed.
The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 varieties of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of marine life offer divers a myriad of visions and experiences. Full and half day trips work out of Noumea, and equipment is on hand through expedition operators and resorts. Whether diving in the tranquil waters of Ile des Pins or nighttime snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
New Caledonia is the idyllic destination for all sportfishing and diving experiences and pleasures.
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