Noumea Guide

Noumea Ferry Port

Lying on the southwest coast of the French principality of New Caledonia, Noumea Port is on the southern peninsula. There are seven ferry routes departing the port to Tadine, We and Kuto Bay supplied by Betico ferry company.

What is there to do in Noumea?

Like most major cities located near the sea, Noumea offers beautiful views as well as all the fun and excitement expected from every capital. Top of the itinerary for most tourists is the Amedee Lighthouse Island; tour guides offer a day out that’s ideal in sunny conditions and provides a delicious lunch buffet. Continuing the nautical theme, the Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie is highly regarded as the perfect way to while away an afternoon with the family. Away from the water, Noumea is famous for the array of bars, shops and restaurants littered around the city centre. Streets are lined with laid back bars adjacent to upmarket yet affordable restaurants laying on the street corner – Noumea is a city that, quite simply, has everything. After indulging in delicious local cuisine and perusing the shops for authentic clothing, the Tjibaou Cultural Centre offers a fascinating insight into the unique history and tradition associated with the island.

How do visitors get around Noumea?

The best way to get around Noumea is the ‘Le Petit Train) which is a little train that carries residents around the city. A bus service is in operation, with a service specifically designed to drop off passengers at the major landmarks of the city.