Guided City Orientation Tour of Noumea
Description
Discover Noumea on this 90 minute, small group introduction tour. This City orientation tour is guided, entertaining, fun and educational. It is the perfect tour to do upon arrival into Noumea acquainting yourself with the best areas, various neighborhoods and activities to do in Noumea.
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Ouen-Toro hill rises up opposite this rocky point. A road runs the length of the municipal park and leads to the 128 metre-high summit overlooking the lagoon. It is topped with two superb cannons, installed by the Australian army in 1940. From up there you can take in an unparalleled view of Noumea and its surrounding region. Coming back down, the road around the hill frequently offers many very interesting views over the various sides of the city. To the South, you will see just below you the Méridien and Château Royal hotels, bordered by Château Royal beach, as well as Anse Vata beach and, further in the distance, the islands, Île aux Canards and Îlot Maître. Continuing westwards, the two bays, Baie des Citrons and Baie de l’Orphelinat stretch out. To the North can be seen the residential districts, such as Val Plaisance, Motor Pool, Receiving and N’Géa. Lastly, to the East lie Sainte-Marie bay and its little islands. The mountains of Mont-Dore and the hills of New Caledonia's Great South, the Grand Sud, can be seen rising in the distance.
Between two large rocks, the Rocher César towards the pointe Magnin and the famous Rocher à la voile, on the Lemon Bay side, Anse Vata is one of the main tourist spots in Nouméa. On the east side, a pedestrian pathway runs along the long beach, the Roger-Laroque promenade, with many hotels, restaurants, bars, shops and night clubs.
Located less than 10 minutes from the city center, Baie des Citrons is today the most connected seaside spot in the Caledonian "capital". Stores, bars, restaurants and night clubs follow one another along the promenade, much to the delight of tourists and Nouméans…
Formerly home to several industrial activities including smelting of nickel in Chaleix workshops, “Orphelinat” Bay is now mainly a very nice residential area that also includes South Port Marina. The waterfront has been recently converted to a pedestrian and bicycle path lined with palm trees for athletes and families to tour the bays. Another memory of the Second World War is an anchor that belonged to the US military installed in the country in this period. It now sits in the middle of the main roundabout in the neighbourhood, bay front, and took the name of “crossroads of marine anchor”.
The Place des Cocotiers (Coconut Tree Square) is, since the end of the 19th century, the heart of the city of Nouméa. Over a surface of almost 4 hectares (and 400 meters long from east to west), its vast esplanade with a slight slope is a place of meetings, tranquility and festivities all year long.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Your Noumea accommodation, All hotel in Noumea, the ship terminal Dates: Daily Return point: Your Noumea accommodation, All hotel in Noumea, the ship terminal
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(88)
Good little tour showing the highlights of Noumea. Florence was an absolutely brilliant guide. Very engaging and her English was excellent. Had a great time. Alencia was a great driver.
Florence was just lovely gave us lots of information and showed us wonderful views of Noumea
HI Debrah Thank you for your review. We will share your comment with Florence. Have a nice day
Quite simple ...we must have booked a tour that no one would want to recommend. It was totally boring, our driver just raved on and the places we went to were unwelcoming. A few of us had to use a toilet.... OMG nothing but filth on the walls and floor, for an Island that has so many tourists how can the locals expect paying tourists to have to use these facilities. Nothing good to say about Port Villa, was over charged for a few items and the lady asked for more money. While being driven around it was most disturbing seeing rubbish piled up in the streets. With so many visiting tourists this was not what we expected. Perhaps Carnival cruise line should investigate the tours they offer. Totally dissatisfied and will not return.
Hello, I'm sorry to hear that you weren't satisfied with our service. However, I don't think your review applies to New Caledonia, where we are located. We look forward to welcoming you.
This was a good tour, showing the highlights of Noumea. Florence was an excellent guide, friendly, caring and enthusiastic about her home town.
Dear Marie-S Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that it allowed you to discover the highlights of Nouméa. We are especially pleased to read your positive comments about Florence. She will be very happy to know that her friendliness, care, and enthusiasm helped make your experience more enjoyable. Sharing the beauty of her hometown is truly something she is passionate about. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in New Caledonia in the future. Kind regards, Arc en Ciel Service
Sorry to say of all the tours we have taken, this was the worst. The guide was not agreeable to putting the 6 of us in one van, although easily doable. Then she spoke almost no English, said very little in general on the entire tour, and provided no value than a drive around the island, which we could have done much easier and cheaper by. ourselves.
Dear Bruce, Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We understand how important it is for groups traveling together to feel comfortable and well accommodated. We also regret that the communication during the tour was not as clear and engaging as it should have been. Our goal is always to provide informative and enjoyable experiences, and we take your comments seriously as they help us improve our service. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and will review this internally with our team.
Unfortunate timing which can't blame on the tour company as Monday, April 6 was a holiday in Noumea, New Caledonia so much of the city was closed. However, our guide Florence was not well suited to answer questions or understand our questions as her English was extremely poor thereby we didn't learn much about the city and its history.
Thank you for your feedback. We understand that the public holiday in Nouméa unfortunately limited the number of shops and activities available that day, and we appreciate your understanding. We are, however, sorry to hear that the guiding experience did not fully meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we will share them with our team in order to improve the quality of our tours and guest experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your impressions.
Excellent orientation tour with enough time at key locations. Very comfortable minibus, and terrific narration by guide.
Dear Guest, Thank you so much for your feedback. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, appreciated the stops at key locations, and found the minibus comfortable. We are also pleased that the guide’s commentary added to your experience. Thank you very much for your comment. See you soon, Arc en Ciel Service
Our tour guide was exceptional. He provided a beautifully organised tour, shared detailed and insightful information throughout the journey, and ensured a comfortable and safe experience as a driver. His professionalism, knowledge, and courteous manner truly enhanced the experience. I would most definitely book with him again and highly recommend his services. Thank you
Dear Inas-B Thank you very much for sharing your feedback. We are happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your tour and that your experience met your expectations. We are especially pleased that your guide’s organisation, in-depth knowledge, and clear explanations contributed to making the journey both informative and enjoyable. It is also great to know that his professionalism and attentive driving helped ensure a safe and comfortable experience throughout. Your kind words and recommendation are greatly appreciated, and we will be sure to pass them on to him. Feedback such as yours is very encouraging for our team. We thank you once again for your trust and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Best regards, Arc en Ciel Service
We just finished our tour of noumea with michael. Michael made us feel comfortable and showed us a few hidden spots, very informational . Can say that it was an amazing tour and a lot of fun!
This tour was very informative and enjoyable! Antoine was the tour guide and I thought he did a fantastic job at explaining relevant NC history and culture. The sites were interesting and the bakery visit made it a fab activity! Would’ve loved the option to tour other parts of the island with this company.
