Vacations to New Caledonia
Thursday, August 13th, 2009Lying northwest of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for sportfishing and diving vacation.
Travelers seeking for culture, shopping, and dining will be titillated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With superb museums, the elegant dress shops of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and eating houses both informal and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. But Grand Terre is fenced by its greatest treasure, the world’s grandest coral lagoon and second grandest coral reef, where marine life bursts.
South east trade winds and its positioning as one of the southern most Pacific islands give New Caledonia a beautiful, temperate climate year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are endless opportunites for diving and sportfishing expeditions. Beautiful coral and underwater canyons and caves supply the backdrop for gorgeous dives and abundant fishing.
Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is suitable 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 accessible for rent. New Caledonia is recognized by fishermen across the world as one of the best and most gorgeous bone fishing locations in the world. These fish are noted for their strength and speed, and fisherman hoping to set records flock to this area.
The small islands that make up New Caledonia are ideal 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 sights and experiences. . New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
New Caledonia is the ideal location for all fishing and diving experiences and pleasures.