Beating the heat in Summer Sud Tourism New Caledonia

Cool off by the river

While rivers might give you shivers during the cooler season, they become a truly refreshing haven in the summer! From small creeks to waterfalls and crystalline watering holes, the South of New Caledonia offers plenty of options to cool off.

River swimming spots

The Dumbéa River – Accessible in summer via mandatory free shuttles departing from Fayard Park from 6.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. every 30 minutes.
The Ouenghi River at Boulouparis – Several tourism providers offer access to swimming sites
The rivers of the Great South – From the provincial sites of the Rivière Bleue and Netcha parks or in the vicinity of Yaté
Thio’s creeks and waterfalls – Many cool spots are freely accessible
The waterfalls and basins of Sarraméa, Farino, and Moindou – A mountainous region teeming with creeks and waterfalls
Rivers around Bourail – The Néra and the Téné are accessible via tourist service providers

The best bathing spots

Take a dip at the beach

Simple and effective, a beach swim is a classic choice on scorching days! Get inspired by the destination’s top beaches.
If you have other beautiful beaches to suggest, share your tips on our Instagram page #sudtourisme!

Explore our best beaches

Go for a snorkelling session

Top snorkelling spots

The Île aux Canards Marine Reserve, Nouméa
Îlot Signal or Îlot Larégnère, Nouméa
The Amedee lighthouse, Nouméa
The underwater trail of Deva, Bourail
Îlot Ténia, Boulouparis
The Oro pool, Île des Pins
Le Ponton, Nouméa

PMT -> palmes, masque, tuba pour les non initiés 😉

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Scuba diving on the seabed

Top dive spots in South Province
New Caledonia’s South Province is home to numerous high-quality dive sites, both inside and outside the lagoon. Among the most beautiful must-visit spots during your explorations are :

The false channel of île Verte, Bourail
The Boulari and Dumbéa channels
The Gorgonian coral valley, Île des Pins
The wreck of the Dieppoise, Nouméa
Prony needle, in the Great South
Tabou reef, towards the Boulari channel

Poé Fault/Shark Island Fault, Bourail
The Gadji cave, Île des Pins
The great Kélé bend, Bourail
Shifty reef, near Amédée Lighthouse
Loaches wall in Dumbéa

DIVING CENTERS IN SOUTH PROVINCE

Cool off while learning

The option of a cultural outing combines staying cool with cultural learning: discover museums, each as varied and interesting as the next, to expand your knowledge while staying cool!
Explore the city of Nouméa’s past at the Musée de la ville, the seas and nautical life at the Musée maritime, New Caledonian heritage at the Centre culturel Tjibaou or the impact of the Second World War.
In the bush, the Musée de Bourail stands out for welcoming you in a historic stone building.

Museums and cultural venues

Relax with a massage

What could be more satisfying than a massage when the sun is beating down?
Traditional, Thai or Indonesian massages, in Nouméa or in the bush – there’s no shortage of options!

Enjoy a movie or a play

New Caledonia is above all a nature destination, but it also has a rich cultural scene. Throughout the year, you can attend a number of local productions or simply take in a painting.

Take a look at our agenda

Indoor entertainment

Museums aren’t the only way to keep cool indoors: Nouméa offers four options for fun with friends and family.
Observe the fish in the lagoon without getting wet, use your brain to solve puzzles, play a round of golf without getting a sunburn or take part in New Caledonia’s favourite game: bingo!