Excursion Wine & cheese tour at Noumea

Enjoy a taste of France, along with its exquisite wines and cheeses, during this picturesque sightseeing excursion.

Noumea, City Market

Depart the pier for the scenic drive through Place des Cocotiers, a popular meeting place lined by palm trees and centenary flame red trees. The square boasts four areas designed for the ultimate in relaxation: the oldest area, the "Place Feuillet," is landscaped around an authentic old-time music kiosk; the "Place Courbet" features the monumental "Céleste" fountain; the "Place de la Marne", and the "Olry Square" offers a café terrace overlooking a refreshing ornamental lake.

Ouen Toro Lookout, World War ll Cannons, Bays, Beaches, Coral Reefs, Wine and Cheese Tasting

Enroute, you'll drive past old colonial houses in the Fauborg Blanchot district, one of Noumea's oldest residential districts. Continue on the Promenade Pierre Vernier along the waterfront to Ouen Toro Lookout where two Australian cannons from WWII stand guard. New Caledonia boasts the world's largest lagoon and a barrier reef that is second in size only to Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The perspective from this tip of the peninsula reveals the bays and beaches below as well as small marine reserves fringed with coral reefs.

Next, drive to a winebar/restaurant where the wine specialist will offer French wines with cheeses to complement the vintage.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Noumea, Port Moselle, City Market, Baie de l'Orphelinat , Port Plaisance, Lemon Bay Beach, Rocher à la Voile, Ouen Toro Lookout, Bays, Wine and Cheese Tasting

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 49 yards (about 45 metres), with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the sites visited. This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility, but is not wheelchair-accessible. Lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes and sun protection are recommended. Guests must be at least 18 years old to participate in tastings of alcoholic beverages. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.