Fishing in New Caledonia
The French settlement of New Caledonia is the perfect island destination for sportfishing and diving holiday, based north west of New Zealand in the South Pacific.
Travelers searching for culture, shopping, and dining will be excited 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. But Grand Terre is capsulated by its greatest gem, the world’s grandest coral lagoon and second grandest coral reef, where marine life abounds.
Due to the southeast trade winds and New Caledonia’s position as one of the southern most pacific islands, New Caledonia delights a temperate climate all year round. With consistant warm and sunny days there are endless opportunites for diving and fishing expeditions. Stunning coral, underwater canyons and caves provide the background for glorious dives and rich fishing.
fishing holidays in New Caledonia is desirable for any type of fisher. 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 on hand for hire. Fisherman around the earth know that New Caledonia is one of the greatest and most beautiful bonefishing locations in the world. These fish are well-known for their strength and speed, and fisherman desiring to set records flock to this area.
The small islands and atolls are also perfect for snorkeling and diving. . . Whether diving in the quiet waters of Ile des Pins or night snorkeling where special torches illuminate fluorescent coral, New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.
Travelers would be hard-pressed to find another location on the earth that offers such an glorious medley of fishing and diving holiday pleasures.
