South Province

The economic and tourism center of New Caledonia, including the capital, Nouméa, and the Isle of Pines, known for its white-sand beaches.

South Province covers the southern part of New Caledonia's Grande Terre, the Isle of Pines and other islands, with Nouméa as its capital. Nouméa has beaches such as Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons, as well as the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, designed by Renzo Piano. The Isle of Pines is known for its Araucaria pines, white-sand beaches and natural pools. At the southern end of the main island, Blue River Park is the place to see the endemic kagu and the red-earth landscape. The province's lagoon is good for diving, sailing and other water sports. Sep–Dec brings drier, pleasant weather. The international gateway is La Tontouta International Airport, and you can travel between islands by domestic flight or ferry.

Destinations

• Nouméa
• Isle of Pines
• Koné & Voh

Itineraries

• Noumea, Isle of Pines & Lifou – Explore French-influenced Noumea and two outer islands, featuring pine-fringed white sand bays and the cliffs of the Lo…
• Grande Terre Road Trip, New Caledonia – Drive along the west coast to see the Heart of Voh mangrove, cross the mountains to Hienghène on the east coast, and re…