6-Day Heritage New Caledonia

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Today, you'll learn about Noumea's fascinating history, colonial architecture, nickel boom and other events that shaped the capital city of New Caledonia. You'll visit the City Museum located in Coconut Square which includes the many milestones in the development of this city, initially called Port-de-France and renamed Noumea in 1854, including the presence of the American army during WWII who was responsible for the construction of much of the city's infrastructure.

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Take a full-day tour to the west coast of the mainland to discover the history of this region. You'll depart Noumea and stop off at the white sand Ouano beach, followed by the iconic sights of La Foa, a pioneer city. You'll enjoy lunch at one of the local guesthouses and savour the local produce. After lunch, you'll visit Fort Teremba with your guide: this former 19th-century prison was an integral part of the penal and free settler era in New Caledonia.

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You'll be picked up by your guide in the morning head for your heritage tour of Noumea, steeped in colonial history. The tour includes a guided visit of Chateau Hagen, Maison Cellieres, lunch at one of the famous restaurants in the colonial suburbs and visits to various panoramic lookout points. Your guide will drop you back at your hotel at the end of the tour and you'll have the evening to spend as you wish.

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Today, you'll spend a relaxing day on Escapade Island, located only 20 minutes by boat from Noumea
and surrounded by a 200-hectare marine reserve. You'll walk around the island, swim alongside
the abundant fish life and numerous turtles and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. Back in a suburb of Noumea in the evening, you'll head to a wine, bread and cheese tasting complete with an explanation of the various regions that produce the wines and cheeses.