Îlot Canard (Duck Island)
Île aux Canards
A small island directly opposite Anse Vata, reached by water taxi in 5 minutes; an underwater snorkel trail within the marine reserve, with loungers and restaurants on site.
Île aux Canards is a small coral island directly opposite Anse Vata Beach in Nouméa, within a marine protected area. It takes about 5 minutes by water taxi from Anse Vata (round trip about XPF 3,000; you can also paddle across on a stand-up paddleboard). Around the island is an underwater snorkel trail with floating interpretive signs. Corals and tropical fish are abundant, and turtles are often seen. The island has restaurants, bars and paid shaded loungers, so you can easily spend a relaxed half-day. Note that there is little shade, so apply plenty of sun protection, and do not touch the coral. When it is windy the water becomes cloudy, so it is best to go in the morning.
Opening hours
Water taxis about 8:00am–5:00pm
Nearby sights
- Aquarium des Lagons
- Anse Vata
- Baie des Citrons
- Ouen Toro
- Îlot Maître
- Port Moselle Market
- Museum of New Caledonia
- St Joseph's Cathedral