I’ve just returned from a busy and exciting week in New Caledonia. I toured the north, the south and the Isle of Pines, but this blog is about the things I discovered in capital city Noumea.
New Caledonia is not your typical fly and flop Pacific Island destination.
It’s a place for the experiential traveller. Perfect for the curious. A wonderland for those of us who love a little culture fix, some fine wine and even better food. It’s French. It’s Melanesian. It’s wealthy thanks to nickel, copper, iron and other minerals. It has the world’s newest and largest UNESCO protected lagoon. And you can get a fresh warm pain au chocolat from the bakery for $1.50!
Here’s a wee taste of what I tasted…