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Camping Koueney Chez Loulou et Lelene © Marine Reveilhac
Camping in NewCaledonia
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Like many of its South Pacific island counterparts,
New Caledonia is home to a range of
spectacular hotels and resorts, complete with
lush accommodations, postcard perfect pools,
world class restaurants and more. However, for
adventurous travellers looking to get off the beaten
track or explore the destination like a local, New
Caledonia is also surprisingly great for camping.
Despite being a relatively small land mass (when
compared to somewhere like New Zealand), New
Caledonia is brimming with spots to pitch a tent,
and plenty of experiences to have along the way.
Here’s a 101 to camping in New Caledonia. Firstly,
the fun part: picking a campsite!
WHERE TO STAY:
When it comes to camping in New Caledonia,
there are campsites on the beach, in the forest,
in the bush…you name it. Here are five fantastic
options to consider:
CAMPING KOUÉNEY CHEZ LOULOU ET LÉLÉNE
This campsite is situated on the Isle of Pines, in a tuckedaway,
peaceful park overlooking Kouéney Beach. It’s
run by Jean-Louis and Hélène Josse, and campers are
welcome to cook their own meals or have them provided
by the Josse family, who cook over an open fire using local
produce. Jean-Louis and Hélène also offer transfers to and
from the Isle of Pines airport.
Address: Plage de Kouéney, Île des Pins, 98832
Tel: +687 78 32 28
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