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The Atlas Obscura Guide To New Caledonia

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in New Caledonia

Updated March 22, 2023

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Small lake in the park

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.

Nouméa, New Caledonia

Jean Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center

Marvel of green building techniques that sings with the wind.
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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.
Bonhomme de Bourail

Bourail, New Caledonia

Bonhomme de Bourail

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

Balade, New Caledonia

Monument de Balade

An overgrown monument remembers 60 years of French control in New Caledonia.
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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.

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