Grand Terre, the largest island of New Caledonia offers you numerous things to see and do so it is a perfect place for a yacht charter. The entire archipelago of New Caledonia has much to offer and the best way to discover them all is by chartered yacht.
Grand Terre is an island of stunningly diverse landscapes but its mountains are perfect scenery for hikes and picnics. The highest point of the island is Mont Panié – if you will be able to climb it, you will be amazingly rewarded with the spectacular view. We also highly recommend you visit Prony, a village where you can admire the natural variety of New Caledonia in only one small place. For hiking trip, you should also try Grande Randonneé Walking Track.
Grand Terre is surrounded by the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean which are ideal for waters sports of any kind. For instance, the fans of surfing should visit Ouano. Moreover, the entire region is considered to have one of the most wonderful diving sites in the world mostly due to the rich aquatic environment, such as spectacular coral reefs and many species of exotic sea animals.
The capital city of New Caledonia, Noumea is located on Grand Terre and if you chose it to be your boat rental location you will not be disappointed. Noumea is full of architectural treasures but also interesting museums. When you are there you cannot omit the St Joseph's Cathedral, the Bernheim Library and Le Temple. The impressive Eglise St Jean Baptiste as well as The Tjibaou Cultural Centre which represents the rich and unique history of the local people (the Kanaks) can be found on the suburbs, which are worth-visiting as well. When it comes to museums, we highly recommend you go to Noumea, New Caledonia and Maritime History museums. In the spectacular Municipal Aquarium you will find numerous species of sea animals without submerging under water. For a trip in the tropical forest, you can go to Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue. There is no better place for a hike or a picnic in the natural tropical surroundings. Moreover, you may choose to discover the park on a kayak trip.
As you may see, Grand Terre offers you many wonderful places to see and activities to do so you will not get bored if you decide to rent a yacht in Noumea. The island is diverse so intensely that you can find there lively coastal towns with local music clubs and pubs as well as isolated and unspoilt places for holiday relaxation, such as Relais de Poingam.
It is worth to mention that New Caledonia is not limited to Grand Terre. A yacht charter in this region gives you numerous cruising opportunities so if you want to you can visit different island each day of your sailing vacations. Islands that are especially alluring and beautiful are Isle of Pines and a few small archipelagos, such as the Chesterfield Islands or the Belep.
The yachts available for charter in New Caledonia are highly innovative and luxury. We also offer you many extra facilities, such as a cook or skipper to make your Pacific adventure even more comfortable and carefree. If you need any information concerning luxury boat rental in New Caledonia, please contact us.