Lunch in a Nouméa restaurantLunch in a Nouméa restaurant
©Lunch in a Nouméa restaurant|Oneye Production

Gastronomy

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During your New Caledonia adventure, prepare to be enchanted by the culinary wonders that await. Delight in innovative cuisine that beautifully marries tradition with modernity. New Caledonia, a land of abundant, tantalising flavours, welcomes you to indulge in a culinary experience like no other. Our gastronomy knows no boundaries—it seamlessly weaves together the diverse culinary traditions of the archipelago, resulting in dishes that offer a tantalising twist of originality, all crafted from the freshest of ingredients.

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The best culinary experiences

In recent years, our archipelago has proudly forged its culinary identity by infusing a tantalising blend of spices and tropical tastes, all with a touch of French gastronomy. The finest of our dishes can be savoured in elegant restaurants or...
Bulimes in a restaurant on Île des PinsBulimes in a restaurant on Île des Pins
©Bulimes in a restaurant on Île des Pins|Sicilia
Local cuisine
Traditional Bougna at Gîte chez Hélène, Tchamba tribe, PoindimiéBougna, a traditional Kanak dish
©Bougna, a traditional Kanak dish|Oneye Production
Where to eat Bougna?
Creek Bar at the Sheraton Hotel, BourailCreek Bar at the Sheraton Hotel, Bourail
©Creek Bar at the Sheraton Hotel, Bourail|Ayaka Oi
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Married couple at the Château Royal in NouméaMarried couple at the Château Royal in Nouméa
©Married couple at the Château Royal in Nouméa|Bruno Moure
Romance
Traditional Kanak dancersTraditional Kanak dancers
©Traditional Kanak dancers|Terres de Lumière
Authentic cultures
Snorkelling with a turtle in New Caledonia's lagoonSnorkelling with a turtle in New Caledonia's lagoon
©Snorkelling with a turtle in New Caledonia's lagoon|Dean Cropp - Access All Angles
Heavenly lagoon
Parc des Grandes Fougères in Farino, New Caledonia.Parc des Grandes Fougères, Farino
©Parc des Grandes Fougères, Farino|NCT
Sustainable tourism
Relaxing in the Le Méridien Île des Pins swimming poolLe Méridien Île des Pins swimming pool
©Le Méridien Île des Pins swimming pool|@ayance__ / NCT
Relaxation and well-being
Birdwatching at the Parc des Grandes FougèresBirdwatching at the Parc des Grandes Fougères
©Birdwatching at the Parc des Grandes Fougères|NCT
Preserved nature
Cruise ship in New CaledoniaCruise ship in New Caledonia
©Cruise ship in New Caledonia|M. Dosdane
Cruise
Sea outing at the foot of the Lifou cliffsSea outing at the foot of the Lifou cliffs
©Sea outing at the foot of the Lifou cliffs|EyeFly
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