12 TAKE IN THE PANORAMIC VIEWS Nouméa’s rolling hills reveal spectacular lookouts across the city and lagoon. Head to Ouen Toro, Mont Coffyn or the four-kilometre Pierre Vernier Promenade to admire the ever-changing colours of the Pacific throughout the day. SAVOUR NEW CALEDONIA’S PACIFIC FRENCH TOUCH From cafés and wine bars to restaurants by the lagoon, savour French favourites and New Caledonia’s unique fusion cuisine. French culinary traditions meet Pacific flavours through exceptional local produce, from blue prawns, lobster and local beef to vanilla and tropical fruit. EXPERIENCE NOUMÉA AFTER DARK As the sun sets over the lagoon, locals gather to enjoy the evening on café terraces before the bays come alive with bars, the casino and tropical nightlife. FIND THE PERFECT SOUVENIR Browse the city centre’s shopping streets, stylish galleries and artisan workshops for locally made gifts, Pacific fashion and handcrafted creations that capture the spirit of New Caledonia. Just make sure you can take it home. DIVE INTO THE LAGOON AQUARIUM At the tip of Anse Vata, the Lagoon Aquarium showcases the extraordinary marine life of New Caledonia, from nautiluses and sea turtles to manta rays and brilliantly coloured tropical fish. ESCAPE TO ADVENTURE Less than 30 minutes from the capital, Dumbéa and Païta offer endless outdoor adventures. Treetop courses, ziplining, canyoning and karting make the perfect playground for families and thrill-seekers alike.
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