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Noumea Sightseeing
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Amedee Lighthouse
Guided City Orientation Tour
This tour is entertaining, fun and educational. It will
give you an overview of the touristic, cultural and
shopping hot spots of the city of Noumea. Starting
at the Ouen Toro Hill look out, you’ll drive along the
city’s famous bays Anse Vata Bay and Baie des Citron
with their lovely beaches.
Take an excursion further afield
to the Amedee Lighthouse,
located 24 kilometres out
from Noumea and within a
natural marine reserve - home
to a large variety of coloured
tropical fish. This trip is a must
for those who like snorkelling.
Your excursion includes return
catamaran transfers from
Noumea, a delicious buffet
lunch, a traditional dance show
and a glass bottom boat ride.
Aquarium and
Duck Island
Explore the Aquarium
on Anse Vata featuring
turtles, sharks,
tropical fish, sea
snakes and more.
Then out to Duck
Island, where you can
snorkel along the 500
metre underwater
walkway and come
face to face with a
myriad of tropical fish
and coral.
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Gourmet Tour
Be introduced to the city and its
surrounds and immerse yourself in
French influence and island culture.
Soak up the atmosphere at the
colourful markets, a perfect spot for
some shopping and wander along
the Promenade.
Botanical Tour
Your chance to see the
famous native bird of New
Caledonia, the Cagou. The
zoological and botanical
gardens in Noumea is now
home to over 700 animals,
and over 130 species.