"NOUMEA?" "MAIS OUI!"
DAY 1, to NOUMEA
Today you travel to Nouvelle Caledonie on your AIRCALIN flight. On arrival a transfer is provided to your choice of hotel or hostel.
DAY 2, tour NOUMEA
This morning enjoy this morning enjoy a 1.5 hour tour, with English speaking guide, of Noumea by Tchou Tchou train. Take note of the museums and places of interest for further exploration. The afternoon is free to explore Noumea using the efficient local bus system operating from early morning to dusk.
DAY 3, free in NOUMEA
Today is a free day to explore and enjoy Noumea. The early risers can enjoy the vibrant markets at Port Moselle. Enjoy some shoppinf down town followed by a relaxing afternoon at the beach.
DAY 4, tour to TJIBAOU CULTURAL CENTRE
This morning transfer to Tjibaou Cultural Centre for guided tour. The Centre is so named in recognition of the Kanak leader, Jean-Marie Tjibaou for his contribution to cultural development. Your guided tour on the Kanak walk explains in detail the myth and beliefs of the Kanak society.
DAY 5, cruise to PHARE AMEDEE
This morning transfer to Port Moselle to board your cruise, on the Mary D-Princess or Mary D-Dolphin to Amedee Lighthouse. This exhilerating day tour includes a buffet lunch followed by the famous Mary D Island Dance Show featuring the fire dance and the traditional “Tamure” dance, accompanied by ukelele strumming singers. Enjoy a glass bottom boat ride and a Barrier Reef cruise. Pack togs and towel for a refreshing swim in the lagoon.
DAY 6, around NOUMEA
As your confidence grows with your rapidly improving French why not take the public buses a little further into the countryside? Or book one of the interesting half or full day tours.
DAY 7, enjoy L’EAU VIVE
This will be your last full day to catch up on missed sightseeing opportunities, enjoy the beach or to purchase souvenirs. This evening This evening transfer to L’Eau Vive restaurant to enjoy international and local cuisine and be entertained with the 9pm performance of “Ave Maria” by the Singing Nuns who run this establishment.
DAY 8, to AUSTRALIA
Depending on your flight time you may squeeze in a final visit to town or the beach before your transfer to airport to board return flight to Australia