Tour du Monde

Noumea


It may seem a suburban location, and it is out of town, but you’re in another world when you get through the gates. Each cabin is themed with pictures of the owner’s travels, so take your pic of the Orient, Broussard (think cowboy) or Melanesian cabin. There’s a hot tub and a small pool in a lovely communal area.


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Nearby Noumea attractions

1. Parc Zoologique et Forestier

8.9 MILES

Wander along a network of paths through gardens of native shrubs and trees, cactus and forest with a changing backdrop of sea views in the distance. You…

2. Musée de l’Histoire Maritime

9.22 MILES

Looking sharp after recent refurbishments, the Musée de l’Histoire Maritime, down past the Betico ferry terminal, has a mix of permanent collections and…

3. Musée de la Ville de Noumea

9.47 MILES

The beautiful colonial-style Musée de la Ville de Noumea, which overlooks Place des Cocotiers, is dwarfed by towering palm trees. It features fascinating…

4. Tjibaou Cultural Centre

9.51 MILES

The cultural centre is a tribute to a pro-independence Kanak leader Jean-Marie Tjibaou, who was assassinated in 1989. It sits in a peaceful woodland and…

5. Place des Cocotiers

9.52 MILES

This is the heart of the city. The square slopes gently from east to west and at the top is a band rotunda, a famous landmark dating back to the late…

6. Cathédrale St Joseph

9.67 MILES

The cathedral was built in 1888 by convict labour and is one of Noumea’s landmarks. It has beautiful stained-glass windows and an elaborately carved…

7. Le Marché

9.81 MILES

This colourful multi-hexagonal-shaped market is beside the marina at Port Moselle. Fishermen unload their catch; trucks offload fruit, vegetables and…

8. Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie

9.87 MILES

The Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie provides an excellent introduction to traditional Kanak and regional Pacific culture. Local exhibits are displayed on the…