The Radiance of Knowing

The French colony of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for sportfishing and diving vacation, positioned north-west of New Zealand in the South Pacific.

If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be intoxicated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With first-class museums, the elegant boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and restaurants both casual and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. But Grand Terre is capsulated by its greatest treasure, the world’s grandest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where marine life bristles.

Due to the southeast trade winds and New Caledonia’s situation as one of the southern-most pacific islands, New Caledonia basks a temperate climate all year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are endless opportunites for diving and fishing jaunts. Idyllic coral and underwater canyons and caves offer the background for exquisite dives and rich sportfishing.

Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is suitable for any type of fisherman. Guided charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catamarans for rod, spear, and fly fishing; or small, local boats are all accessible for rent. New Caledonia is known by fishermen across the globe as one of the greatest and most gorgeous bone fishing locations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the globe desiring to break records as the fish are renowned for their strength and speed.

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 offer divers a myriad of sights 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 night snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.

New Caledonia is the perfect location for all sportfishing and diving experiences and delights.