Beach near Noumea, New Caledonia

Noumea Travel Guide

New Caledonia

Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia, with a population of 93,060. It sits on the territory’s southwest coast, making it a practical base for exploring the surrounding coastline.

Travellers can arrive through Noumea Magenta Airport, which serves the city, or Tontouta Airport. Kuendu Beach is the named nearby beach, 7.2 kilometres from Noumea.

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Local time

93,060

Population

10,293 miles away

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Weather in Noumea

Mon

22°

Tue

24°

Wed

24°

Know before you go

Pays in XPF

Plug type Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +687

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in New Caledonia, and service charges are often included in bills at restaurants and hotels. While not obligatory, tipping for exceptional service is appreciated.

Best time to visit Noumea

Jan

29°20

Feb

29°20

Mar

28°20

Apr

27°22

May

25°16

Jun

24°11

Jul

23°12

Aug

23°12

Sep

25°13

Oct

26°15

Nov

27°11

Dec

29°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Noumea

  • Anse Vata Beach

    3.4 km away

  • Plae du Chateau Royale

    3.8 km away

  • Plage du Méridien

    4.1 km away

  • Kuendu Beach

    7.2 km away

  • Mon Plaisir

    9.1 km away

  • Boidio

    39.4 km away

Things to do in Noumea

  1. Centre culturel Tjibaou

    art museum

    3.6 km

  2. Musée de Nouvelle-Calédonie

    museum

    1.5 km

  3. Château Hagen

    cultural center

    0.7 km

  4. Maison Célières

    historic site

    0.8 km

  5. Fontaine Céleste

    monument

    1.8 km

  6. Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie

    aquarium

    3.6 km

  7. Cine City

    movie theater

    1.8 km

  8. Tjibaou Cultural Centre

    cultural center

    3.3 km

Getting there

Noumea Magenta Airport · 2.1 km

Tontouta Airport · 38.1 km

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