Cool and Unusual Things to Do in New Caledonia - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in New Caledonia

Nouméa, New Caledonia

Parc Zoologique et Forestier Michel Corbasson (Zoological and Forest Park)

The best place to encounter plants and animals that can only be found in New Caledonia.

Noumea, New Caledonia

Jean Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center

Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.

Farino, New Caledonia

Sentir de la Petite Cascade de Farino

This peaceful path through the jungle is surrounded by songbirds and complete with a waterfall.

Bourail, New Caledonia

Bonhomme de Bourail

A beachside monolith shaped by years of waves crashing against hard quartz.

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Stories About New Caledonia

Two of the "Fantastic Grandmothers" document a greater sea snake, photo-identifying its uniquely patterned tail for their growing database.

The Snorkeling Grannies of New Caledonia

They're senior citizens turned citizen scientists. And their work is changing marine biology, one sea snake at a time.

by Sofia Quaglia

January 27, 2020