Noumea, New Caledonia?
Noumea, New Caledonia is the capital city of the French
territory of New Caledonia. It is in the South Pacific between
Australia and Fiji. Noumea is on the southwest coast of the island
of La Grande Terre. Visitors to Noumea can enjoy the mild climate,
beautiful beaches, historical buildings and shopping.
Temperatures in New Caledonia range from about 75 degrees during
the cold season to 86 degrees during the warmest part of the year.
Sunbathers will enjoy the Baie des Citrons beach during the warm
part of the year. Anse Vata beach is an ideal place for
windsurfing.
Visitors can learn about history and shop in Noumea. The Museum
of Maritime History has artifacts from shipwrecks. The Noumea
Municipal Museum is in one of Noumea’s colonial buildings and has
exhibits about the history of Noumea. Luxury goods and duty free
items can be purchased at the shops in Noumea.
Noumea, New Caledonia offers visitors a variety of things to
do.