Lying north west of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday.
Travelers looking for culture, shopping, and dining will be intoxicated with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific, with its exceptional museums, fashionable and trendy boutiques of Rue de Sebastopol and shops of Chinatown. If this isn’t enough then the Grand Terre is capsulated by its greatest treasure, the worlds grandest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where aquatic life bursts.
Due to the southeast trade winds and New Caledonia’s location as one of the southern most pacific islands, New Caledonia basks a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days offer limitless opportunites for sportfishing and diving expeditions. Amazing coral, underwater canyons and caves offer the backdrop for exquisite dives and abundant fishing.
fishing holidays in New Caledonia accommodate 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 lease. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the best and most stunning bone fishing destinations in the world. Fisherman flock to this part of the globe desiring to break records as the fish are known for their strength and speed.
The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. Clear turqouise waters, white sand beaches, over 900 kinds of coral–some only found in New Caledonia, and more than 15,000 species of underwater life offer divers a myriad of visions 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 quiet waters of Ile des Pins or nighttime snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
New Caledonia is the perfect destination for all fishing and diving experiences and delights.

