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Situated north west of New Zealand in the South Pacific, the French colony of New Caledonia is the ideal island destination for fishing and diving holiday.

If you are in to culture, shopping and dining, you will be excited with Noumea, capital of the main island of Grand Terre. With excellent museums, the gracious dress shops of Rue de Sebastopol or the shops of Chinatown, and eating houses both casual and exclusive, Noumea has been called the Paris of the Pacific. But Grand Terre is encircled by its greatest treasure, the world’s largest coral lagoon and second largest coral reef, where aquatic life bursts.

Due to the south east trade winds and New Caledonia’s situation as one of the southern most pacific islands, New Caledonia delights a temperate climate all year round. These warm, sunny days provide unlimited opportunites for fishing and diving excursions. Exquisite coral and underwater canyons and caves supply the background for dramatic dives and abundant sportfishing.

Fishing holidays in New Caledonia is ideal for the fishing enthusiast. From charter boats for deep sea and big game fishing; cruisers and catermarans for rod, spear and fly fishing; or small, local boats are accessible for lease. New Caledonia is known by fishermen around the globe as one of the best and most gorgeous bonefishing locations in the world. These fish are known for their strength and speed, and fisherman desiring to set records flock to this area.

The small islands and atolls are also ideal for snorkeling and diving. . Full and half day trips work out of Noumea, and equipment is accessible through expedition operators and resorts. New Caledonia is a diving holidays paradise.

Travellers would be hard pressed to find another location on the earth that provides such an glorious medley of sportfishing and diving holiday delights.