Aquarium des Lagons
An aquarium dedicated to the ecology of New Caledonia’s lagoons, with live nautiluses and fluorescent corals as its treasures.
The Lagoon Aquarium sits at the far end of Anse Vata beach. It is small but distinctive, and almost all of its species are native to New Caledonia: live nautiluses (one of the few venues worldwide that keep them for long periods), corals that glow in darkened rooms, sea snakes, sharks and sea turtles. The exhibits are arranged by lagoon, reef slope and deep sea, making it a good way to learn about fish before a snorkeling trip. Admission is about XPF 2,000, and a visit takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. It is closed on Mondays. From the city center it is about 15 minutes by bus or taxi, and it can be combined with Anse Vata and Duck Island on the same day.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Baie des Citrons
- Anse Vata
- Îlot Canard (Duck Island)
- Ouen Toro
- Port Moselle Market
- Museum of New Caledonia
- St Joseph's Cathedral
- Place des Cocotiers