"New Discoveries in New Caledonia" New Caledonia by Geisha_Girl

New Caledonia Travel Guide: 371 reviews and 641 photos

The Unexpected Paradise

Prior to my trip, the only thing I knew about New Caledonia was that it was a major port in WWII for the US Navy to guard the South Pacific. I only knew of this by watching "McHale's Navy" with my older brothers.

Then when invited to discover this gem of the South Pacific, I was told that New Caledonia..........according to a French traveler.........was the "most beautiful island in the South Pacific."

I was invited to visit this island with this itinerary in mind:

"For 2 weeks we will visit Noumea, the capital, which has a beautiful turquoise lagoon, then we'll fly to the Isle of Pines and spend a few nights there sailing, snorkeling, biking.........We'll take a drive in a 4 x 4 around the Southern region and then take a drive up to the East Coast and see waterfalls, and rock formations along the scenic beach."

This all sounded too good to be true.
2 weeks in New Caledonia?

I opted not to do any research on this island before I departed.

I just wanted to "follow the groove."

  • Last visit to New Caledonia: May 2004
  • Intro Updated Jul 16, 2004
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  • bijo69's Profile Photo
    Aug 9, 2005 at 12:21 PM

    Really hope to go to NC soon. Your opening pic is amazing!

  • youssef09's Profile Photo
    Mar 8, 2005 at 6:10 AM

    great home page ,greetings from so far!!

  • Yubert's Profile Photo
    Feb 19, 2005 at 7:10 AM

    Wow Geisha, I didn't know you were into 'watersports'....

  • Kojidaiyo's Profile Photo
    Jan 19, 2005 at 7:13 PM

    Wow... what a stunning beach! Where is the most beautiful beach that you have been to?

  • Jan 12, 2005 at 6:03 AM

    is there any way you havent travelled?? maybe by rocket!

  • ognini's Profile Photo
    Oct 22, 2004 at 9:48 AM

    stunning photos! enjoyed the poems as well- great new caledonia pages!

  • jadedmuse's Profile Photo
    Jul 23, 2004 at 9:31 PM

    Love the Sea-Doo action! And girl, I have to say....haven't heard "calin" in a while...you just took me back a few years.....

  • JLBG's Profile Photo
    Jul 17, 2004 at 7:54 PM

    New Caledonia is too on my must visit place ! Thank you for your tips

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