The Most Beautiful Beaches In New Caledonia

You don’t have to travel far in New Caledonia to discover some of the most beautiful and idyllic beaches in the South Pacific. Picture long stretches of powdery, white sand melting into azure waters, with a touch of French and Melanesian culture. Most beaches are accessible and often quiet, offering outstanding snorkel opportunities right off the shore.

1. Amedee Beach

The Amedee Lighthouse Island is one of the most popular day trips for visitors to Noumea. The island is home to one of the tallest lighthouses in the world, which had to be constructed in Paris in 1862. Amedee Island is a stunning white-sand island surrounded by pristine waters, with plenty of snorkeling opportunities off the beach as well as glass bottom boat tours. The island is only 24 kilometers from Noumea, which is why it tends to top the list of must-do activities for anyone visiting the capital.

Amedee Beach, Amedee Lighthouse Island, New Caledonia

Amedee Island, New Caledonia | © Vincent Chaigneau / Flickr

2. Yejele Beach

Yejele Beach is a favorite among travelers to New Caledonia. It’s everything you imagine a South Pacific beach to be, with its inviting turquoise waters and stretch of sandy beach. Located on the island of Mare, Yejele Beach is often lined with a number of local stallholders offering tourists an array of services or products, such as cold beers, massages or handicrafts. Yejele Beach can get busy with cruise ship passengers, but on a quiet day, you can have the beach to yourself.

Yejele Beach, Mare Island, New Caledonia

3. Kuto Beach

Located within the southern group of islands of New Caledonia, L’Île-des-Pins, or Isle of Pines, is one of the country’s most famous islands for tourism. There are several stunning bays to visit with pure white sandy beaches, in particular the beautiful Kuto Bay and Kuto Beach. The island is unique and rather striking with the number of pine trees growing, hence its name. The lush rainforest provides a stunning contrast to the turquoise waters.

Kuto Beach, Isle of Pines, New Caledonia

Beach on the Isle of Pines, New Caledonia | © Taryn / Flickr

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