01/03/2019
KIDS FLY FREE SALE!
We are excited to announce Aircalin’s Kids Fly Free* sale!
For the first time ever, simply book an adult ticket and a child (up to 11 years) will travel for free (*Children only pay government and airport taxes. Some blackout dates apply).
With a plethora of family friendly accommodation and activities, this is the ideal family getaway.
Seats are limited, so hurry up!
Dining in New Caledonia really is a picnic!
One of the best ways to feed the family is to create a picnic and make every day a different picnic destination. The tap water is very high quality, so bottle it up and take it with you on you.
Grab a baguette – or deux – from one of the many boulangeries or from the supermarket, where you’ll be tempted to spend hours at the cheese section. And don’t forget to pick up enough tropical fruit (try papaya, passionfruit, green coconuts) for all and some pâté, to go with your fresh bread.
Scenery - New Caledonia is incredibly lucky to have such a grand position in the middle of the sea. Most places you look will be like something out of a post card. White coral beaches fronted by candy blue water, and cushioned behind by forest.
Water sports - kids especially will love the bountiful fruits of the ocean that New Caledonia is riddled with. Snorkelling, and windsurfing are popular, and there are fantastic diving opportunities for those with credentials.
Outdoor activities - Noumea is particularly well-situated to offer adventurous families a holiday hiking in scenic mountains and lowland valleys. The Blue River Provincial Park, 45-minute drive south of Noumea, offers 9000 hectares of untouched wilderness, endemic plant life, rivers, swimming sites, waterfalls and fresh water lakes. If you're lucky you may also see New Caledonia's rare national bird, the Cagou, in the wild.
Le Tchou Tchou Train will not only capture the fascination of the younger members of the family, but is also one of the cheapest means of Noumea-based transportation. This handy miniature train completes a fun and informative guided tour which takes in the main sites of the city, with refreshments and stops to take some snaps. At around two hours long, this pint-sized train tour is the perfect fit for families.
Next, head off to the stunning aquarium (Aquarium des Lagons) with affordable family ticket prices and fantastic aquatic displays containing a rich variety of local sea life, some not seen anywhere else in the world. Be sure not to miss: the fish and shark feeding at 1pm, daily.