A$3,000 | 10 days | from Sydney | Comfortable
Why you'll love it
Noumea is the capital of New Caledonia, a French Pacific territory where French food and café culture meet lagoon beaches. It scores 8 out of 10 for beaches, food, romance, families, nature and safety, making it an easy, well-rounded island city break.
The best time to visit Noumea is September to November, when it's warm and dry before the hotter, wetter months. June to August is cooler and quieter. December to March is hot and humid, with a chance of cyclones.
Swim at Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons, then eat at the bakeries, bistros and seafood restaurants along the bays. Visit the Tjibaou Cultural Centre to learn about Kanak culture. Boats run to Amedee Island and its lighthouse, and the Isle of Pines is a short flight away.
Noumea suits couples, families and food lovers wanting a French twist on a Pacific holiday.
Your trip cost
For 10 days from Sydney