What is there to do on the Isle of Pines cruise ship?
An Isle of Pines cruise and other South Pacific Island cruises will keep the family busy all day, and give them memories that will last forever.
- Swim the crystal clear waters.
- Visit the haunting caves.
- Trek the rainforest tracks.
- Tour the penal colony ruins.
- Explore the whole island.
What is in Port Isle of Pines?
More about Isle of Pines, New Caledonia Points of Interest
- Notre Dame de l’Assomption Catholic Church. Built in 1860 by local Kunyiés, missionaries and convicts.
- Grotto of Queen Hortense. Believed to be the sanctuary of the last Kunie royal in 1855.
- Isle of Pines Penal Colony.
- Pic Nga.
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- Le Meridien Resort.
- Turtle Bay.
Where is Isle of Pines australia?
The stunning Isle of Pines lies just south the main island Grande Terre, about 80 km from capital city Noumea. There are also other smaller islets within the islands encircled reef.
How do I get from Noumea to Isle of Pines?
Transportation to Isle of Pines from Noumea
- Plane: The quickest and best way is to fly from Noumea’s Domestic airport (Magenta) with Air Caledonie.
- Ferry: A cheap (but slow) way to get there is to take the ferry over.
Is Isle of Pines a country?
The Isle of Pines (French: Île des Pins; name in Kanak language Kwênyii: Kunyié) is an island in the Pacific Ocean, in the archipelago of New Caledonia, an overseas collectivity of France. The island is part of the commune (municipality) of L’Île-des-Pins, in the South Province of New Caledonia.
What language do they speak in Isle of Pines?
Culture and the Isle While French is the official language, there are 28 Kanak languages spoken on the islands and many dialects of each language.
How do you get to Isle of Pines?
As an island, there are only two ways into the Isle of Pines; by air and by sea. Air Calédonie, the country’s domestic flag carrier, operates three to five flights each day of the week between Nouméa’s Magenta domestic airport and Isle of Pines’ airport in the island’s interior.
Can you stay on Isle of Pines?
Accommodation on the Isle of Pines You’ll have the choice of staying in a hotel, campsite or a stay in locals’ homes on our booking platform, guaranteeing you a stay in complete and utter serenity.
Can you live on the Isle of Pines?
The Isle of Pines is surrounded by the New Caledonia Barrier Reef. The inhabitants of the island are mainly native Melanesian Kanaks, and the population is 2,000 (estimated 2006) (1989 population 1,465).
Can you walk around Isle of Pines?
There are many different DIY walks on the Isle of Pines, one from Oro Bay to Upi Bay, another from Kuto Bay to Roller Bay (the only beach with waves) and of course the short walk from Oro Bay to the Natural pool.
Is it safe to live in New Caledonia?
Tell us about some of your highs and lows of being an Expat in New Caledonia. Highs: the quality of life here is exceptionally good, there are plenty of activities and things to do, the country is very safe, the climate is great and the landscape is breathtaking. Wages are also higher than in Europe.
Can I retire in New Caledonia?
European citizens can stay in New Caledonia as long as they wish without needing a visa or a permit (this is a French overseas territory).