Planning your Holiday

Scuba diving in New Caledonia doesn't quite live up to the very high standards of neighbouring Vanuatu, Solomon Islands or Fiji despite boasting the worlds second longest coral reef. The best dive sites can be found off the west coast of Grand Terre, accessible from the coast 2 to 3 hours drive north of Noumea, or off the east coast around Hienghene. Holiday divers should be more than happy with the coral reefs around the Isle of Pines and offshore from Noumea both of which have gorgeous lagoons with plenty of colourful reef fish and corals.
Resorts offering Scuba Diving on Grand Terre
Escapade Island Resort, Noumea $$$$$ 

Upmarket resort with scuba diving operator and direct access to the Noumea lagoon.
Hotel Tieti Poindimie, Grand Terre $$$$ 

Beach resort with dive operator offering excursion to east coast reef
Koulnoue Village Resort, Grand Terre $$ 

Scuba diving in the coral reefs off from Hienghene on the east coast.
Resorts offering Scuba Diving on Isle of Pines
Hotel Kodjeue, Isle of Pines $$$ 

Affordable beach resort with dive operator offering daily dives in the lagoon.