Water Activities in New Caledonia
Wednesday, August 12th, 2009The French settlement of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday, located northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific.
If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be titillated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With first-class museums, the exquisite 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. But Grand Terre is surrounded by its largest treasure, the world’s grandest coral lagoon and second grandest coral reef, where marine life bristles.
South east trade winds and its location as one of the southern-most Pacific islands give New Caledonia a splendid, temperate climate year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are boundless opportunites for diving and sportfishing jaunts. Gorgeous coral and underwater canyons and caves offer the backdrop for stunning 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 accessible for lease. New Caledonia is identified by fishermen around the earth as one of the best and most gorgeous bonefishing locations in the world. These fish are well-known for their strength and speed, and fisherman desiring to set records flock to this area.
The small islands that make up New Caledonia are perfect for diving and snorkelling. 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 provide divers a myriad of visions and experiences. . New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
New Caledonia is the immaculate location for all sportfishing and diving experiences and joys.