Noumea - New Caledonia

2027

8 DAY FULLY INCLUSIVE TOUR

TUESDAY 18TH MAY TO TUESDAY 25TH MAY


Nouméa, New Caledonia blends the beauty of the South Pacific with European charm, creating a vibrant and cosmopolitan island capital. With stunning beaches, crystal-clear waterways and breathtaking viewpoints, it offers plenty to explore—from rich cultural attractions to unforgettable coastal scenery. This tropical paradise on  Australia’s doorstep is an easy and rewarding escape.


There are limited places available on this tour - please book early to avoid disappointment!


TOUR HIGHLIGHTS


Tchou Tchou Train Tour, Amadee Lighthouse Amadee Island, City Tour of Noumea, Port Moselle Markets, WWII Museum, Maritime Museum of New Caledonia, Chai Hippodrome, Day tour to Bourail, New Zealand War Cemetery Bourail, Fort Teremba, Ouen Toro Lookout, Noumea Aquarium and Ilot Maitre Resort beach facilities.


CRUISES

Return crossing to Amedee Island

Glass bottom boat cruise

Return boat transfer to

Ilot Maitre Resort



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


WELCOME

O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours believes that discovering new destinations is one of life’s most profound experiences, where the magic of each place is felt not only through the eyes but also through the heart. Our own tour designers have researched this tour with our O’Shannessys’ passengers in mind. Noumea is a safe destination with friendly and welcoming hospitality, UNESCO World Heritage sites, South Pacific island breathtaking landscapes

with a distinctly French vibe, delicious cuisine and easy-access nature all in one place.


WEATHER

May is one of the nicest times of year to visit, right on the edge of the dry season. Daytime temps: ~24–26°C; Night temps: ~18–20°C; Humidity: Lower than summer, much more comfortable; Rainfall: Moderate but decreasing (transitioning out of the wet season) and Sea temp: ~24–25°C

(still great for swimming)


CURRENCY

The local currency is the CFP franc (XPF), often called the “Pacific franc”. Credit/debit cards are widely accepted in Nouméa, but cash is handy for markets and smaller places. Check with your local bank about the best card to take with you.


TOUR COSTS

Twin Share Room First Tour: $8,095 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 2 - 10 Tours: $7,995 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 11 - 20 Tours: $7,945 per person
Twin Share Room Repeat Traveller 21+ Tours: $7,895 per person
Single Room Supplement: $1,580 per person


Please note a deposit of $1,200 per person is required upon booking.
 

As a thank you for travelling with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, you will automatically receive a saving on the total tour price for your second and subsequent tours.


O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours will match single travellers who wish to twin share with another single traveller of the same gender.

However, if this is not possible, you will need to pay the single room supplement surcharge.


If you are willing to twin share but are a smoker, have a CPAP machine or snore, you will need to pay a single supplement for a sole use room.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

​O'Shanessy's Quality Tours can provide travel insurance quotes through Nib Insurance. Travel insurance is not compulsory, however the Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider at the time the balance of the tour is to be paid. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or must cancel at late notice.

​Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets your needs.

MAP


MULTIPLE NIGHT STAYS
7 nights in Noumea


ACTIVITY LEVELS
Our active tours require greater mobility, making them best suited to travellers comfortable with longer days of sightseeing and more physical activity.

Please refer to the activity levels below.


ACTIVITY LEVELS

ITINERARY

  • DAY 1: Tuesday 18th May, 2027

    MELBOURNE TO NOUMEA


    Welcome to our fascinating holiday to beautiful Noumea, New Caledonia! With chauffeured pickup from home, we transfer to Melbourne International Airport where we meet our O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours Tour Manager and fellow travellers, ready to board our flight to Noumea via Brisbane. On arrival our local coach operator will meet us for the transfer to the stunning Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences that overlooks the beautiful Anse Vata Beach. Dinner tonight is at Miretto Gascon Restaurant.


    Refreshments and meals inflight


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 2: Wednesday 19th May, 2027

    EXPLORING NOUMEA


    We have a leisurely start this morning. Following a beautiful buffet breakfast, we take a short stroll to board the Tchou Tchou Train for a tour of Noumea. Sit back and relax as we visit many of the popular tourist lookouts and sights as we make our way on a circuit around Noumea with a local guide giving commentary in English. Now that we have familiarised ourselves with the town, we head back to Anse Vata. Lunch is at a revolving restaurant with amazing views over the lagoon. This afternoon is free to become acquainted with what’s on offer at our hotel. We’re located right on the beach so perhaps take a swim in the ocean or one of the two pools. Walk through the parklands or the waterfront and check out the nearby specialty shops and supermarket. Enjoy your afternoon! This evening, we take a short walk to Le Roof Restaurant that is situated looking out toward Anse Vata Bay.


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 3: Thursday 20th May, 2027

    BOURAIL AND FORT TEREMBA


    Today we depart Noumea for a day of sightseeing to the north and east. Bourail is on the western coast of the island of New Caledonia and is home to the New Zealand War Cemetery. It was constructed by the New Zealand authorities for the burial of members of the New Zealand and other Forces who died in this area during WWII, and the remains of about 200 casualties were concentrated into the cemetery from 14 other islands in the South Pacific area. From here we head into Bourail and visit the Bourail Museum and this afternoon head to Moindou for a visit to Fort Teremba, the former jail and headquarters of the French army overlooking the sea and extending over 11 hectares. Depending on their sentences or conduct, convicts received a plot of land to resettle in New Caledonia, at the expense of the Melanesians. The anger of the dispossessed mounted, exploding in the Kanak revolt of 1878, led by the legendary chief Atai. Téremba came under siege, but was never taken. The centre was reinforced by the construction of a fort in the penal colony. This story is told in part by the permanent exhibition that is now installed inside the fort. We spend time looking through the Fort and surrounding areas before returning to our hotel late afternoon.


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 4: Friday 21st May, 2027

    MORE OF NOUMEA


    Following breakfast, we meet our local English-speaking guide for a coach tour through Noumea where we can hear more of the local history and interesting facts before stopping in Port Moselle for some free time to look through the small markets. We then visit the Maritime Museum of New Caledonia followed by the WWII Museum. We return to our hotel this afternoon where we have some time out—enjoy a siesta, a swim in the ocean or perhaps lounge around the pool.


    Lunch at own expense and arrangement


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 5: Saturday 22nd May, 2027

    AMADEE ISLAND


    The Amedee Lighthouse towers 56 metres above the small island, which is only 400 metres long and 270 metres wide, 24 kilometres from Noumea. In 1861, due to the many shipwrecks of boats entering the lagoon, Paris ordered a lighthouse to be built for Noumea. Mr. Rigolet, a French engineer from the Eiffel Tower workshops in Paris, started to work on this outstanding monument in 1862. After ten months of intense work by military personnel and local workers, it was erected on the Amedee Island. It was first illuminated on the 15th of November 1865, the Saint’s Day of the Empress Eugenie, Napoleon III’s wife. Its light clearly shows the entrance to the passage of Boulari, one of only three natural passages through the coral reef surrounding New Caledonia. We depart Noumea after an early breakfast and take the 40-minute crossing where we can take some time to explore everything the island has to offer. Included in our days outing is a Glass Bottom Boat trip, buffet lunch, cultural dance show and demonstrations of Coconut grafting and Sarong tying. The Lighthouse is open for anyone wanting to climb to the top, but there are many stairs and there is an extra cost for entry. Our cruise returns at 4.30 pm and we return to our hotel after a fabulous day.


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 6: Sunday 23rd May, 2027

    EXPERIENCE NOUMEA


    Our local guide joins us this morning for some further sightseeing and touring around Noumea with visits to Maison de la Perle and the lookout at Ouen Toro. For something unique we visit one of the largest supermarkets in Noumea to see the huge range of cheese, bakery items and smallgoods, before arriving at Lemon Bay in time to purchase lunch. Lemon Bay is known for its calm waters and lounging in the shade under the large banyam trees that surround it. It’s a favourite spot for the locals to come to enjoy a wine, take a walk while enjoying a tasty ice cream or just to relax on the beach. Our afternoon visit is to the Noumea Aquarium - Aquarium des Lagons Nouvelle Caledonie. With its multiple different tanks, you can admire a collection of phosphorescent corals unique in the world. The aquarium also boasts a garden featuring a turtle pool. Tonight, we meet up for a Wine & Cheese Tasting at the Chai Hippodrome.


    Lunch at own expense and arrangement


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 7: Monday 24th May, 2027

    ILOT MAITRE


    Enjoy a relaxed breakfast this morning and a little free time before we transfer to the Port of Moselle and board the transfer boat for the crossing to the Doubletree by Hilton Ilot Maitre. Located just a 20-minute boat ride away from Noumea, the resort is surrounded by a protected 200-hectare marine reserve and has the luxurious over water Bungalows commonly seen in the Maldives or Bora Bora. Here we will enjoy a buffet lunch and day use of all the resort facilities. Mid-afternoon we return to Noumea and transfer back to the hotel with the remainder of the afternoon at leisure. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at Marmite and Tire-Bouchon Restaurant, one of the most popular restaurants in Noumea for fine dining.


    OVERNIGHT: Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences, NOUMEA


  • DAY 8: Tuesday 25th May, 2027

    HEADING HOME TO MELBOURNE


    Following breakfast, we visit the Botanical & Zoological Gardens in Nouméa for guided tour of the gardens featuring endemic flora and fauna from New Caledonia. Lunch at L’équilibre Restaurant on Anse Vata near the hotel. This afternoon, we make our way to La Tontouta International Airport for our flight to Melbourne via Brisbane. We arrive into Melbourne late evening where we clear customs and immigration. Our chauffeurs will be waiting for us in the arrival lounge. We’re sure you will arrive home with a sense of well-being, appreciation and love for Noumea after our wonderful South Pacific holiday.


    Refreshments inflight


TOUR INCLUSIONS


Complimentary Chauffeur Driven Transfers
Victorian passengers from Greater Melbourne, Bendigo, Torquay, Ballarat, Geelong, the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas, Phillip Island and selected areas of Gippsland will be picked up and returned home in a private chauffeured vehicle by one of our professional drivers. For passengers not within this pick up zone, or our interstate passengers, a quote can be provided for home pickup in extended areas.


Flights

Economy International flights from Melbourne to Noumea and return with Qantas/Air Calin Airlines. All fares include transfers and taxes.

Please contact our office to enquire about upgrades to Business Class or Premium Economy, if available.


Friendly Tour Directors

Enjoy peace of mind with O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours, where our dedicated coach crew and experienced tour directors are on board to ensure your journey is as comfortable and memorable as possible. From start to finish, they’re there to assist, guide and take care of every detail. Relax and enjoy

the experience without a worry.


Quality Touring Coach

Quality air-conditioned touring coaches and local English speaking tour guides throughout the tour.


Quality Accommodation

Enjoy the best available ensuite hotel accommodation each night, ensuring a restful journey.


All Gratuities

All gratuities are included for Drivers and Guides, restaurants, craftsmen, boats and porterage at accommodation is included whilst travelling with the group.


Small Tour Group Guarantee

There will be a maximum of 20 participants on this tour.


Meals

Meals include seven fully cooked breakfasts, five lunches, six dinners, one cheese & charcuterie dinner and inflight refreshments.

Two lunches are at your own expense in Noumea as per itinerary.

Visas

Australian passport holders will not require a visa to travel to New Caledonia. Please check visa requirements for Non Australian passport holders with your local consulate; responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveller.


TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE



  • Items of a personal nature and any optional extras
  • Passport - a valid national passport is required for all international holidays, with a minimum validity of 6 months after return.
  • Travel Insurance is mandatory for international travel. If you would like a quotation for travel insurance, please contact our office on 1800 354 352.

DISCLAIMER


O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours:

  • Advises the airline reserves the right to amend their schedule and airfares without notice.
  • Advises price is effective for the dates specified but may be subject to change without notice.
  • Advises passengers require a current Passport to travel overseas with a minimum validity of 6 months after return.
  • Advises non-Australian Passport holders to check re-entry Visa requirements.
  • Reserves the right to vary the itinerary in any way at any time deemed necessary.
  • Accepts no responsibility for damage or loss of personal belongings and suggests that suitable Insurance be effected for protection of the same.
  • Accepts no responsibility or liability for delays, accidents, injury, irregularity or damage caused by other transport/touring companies used as part of this tour. 
  • Reserves the right to change accommodation at any time without notice.
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“… Amedee Island is a little paradise surrounded by crystal clear waters, pure white sandy

beaches and a coral garden alive with wonderful tropical fish…”

amedeeisland.com

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION POLICY


Receipt of payment of funds will be taken as acceptance of O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours conditions of travel for this tour.

Prices include GST and all taxes.


Deposit is fully refundable until 101 days prior to departure date.

Balance due on invoice.


Cancellation within 100 days of tour departure date: No refund

Cancellation on or after tour departure date: No refund


If a tour is cancelled for any reason by O’Shannessy’s Quality Tours before the departure date, all passengers will be offered the option of transferring to another tour of their choice, hold the funds in trust for a future tour or a full refund. There is no time limit as to when this must be used. The Australian Government (see www.smarttraveller.gov.au) recommends all travellers no matter where you are going, obtain comprehensive travel insurance from a reputable provider. It may enable you to claim back the cost of your tour if you are unable to travel or have to cancel at late notice. Always read the PDS provided, to ensure the cover meets all of your needs. We are able to provide travel insurance through Nib Insurance.


If you would like a quote for travel insurance, please call our office on 1800 354 352.