Visiting New Caledonia means entering a particular reality within which paradisiacal places, wild environments and very characteristic social realities mix. Among the many places to visit cannot miss theIsle of Pines. Mostly hilly and flat in the far south, the island is bathed by the Pacific Ocean, is known for the presence of pine trees on the coast that reach heights of about 50 meters, and is formed by the bay of Kanumera and that of Kuto . The highest point is Pic N'ga, 262 meters high which can be reached by multiple paths, and once you get to the top you can enjoy breathtaking beauty.
On this island it is possible to go diving, not only to see the different species of fish and seabed, but in particular to observe the barrier Reef. Possibly, you can spend pleasant moments of relaxing on the beach. Characterized by turquoise colored water and very white grains of sand. The tour on the Isle of Pines can continue towards the old ones penal bathrooms and the deportees' cemetery. The penal baths, used between 1872 and 1912 and of which today it is possible to visit only what remains of the prison, from the water tanks to the deportees' cemetery.
Another attraction worth visiting is the Grande Terre. It is the largest island of New Caledonia, on its coasts it is possible to admire the coral reef and climb to the top of Mont Panié (1628 metres). During the journey it is possible to enjoy the beauty of the flora, coffee, cereal, cotton plantations and mineral deposits. Added to these are the particular bays, including the Baie de St-Vincent and that of Tortues. From a cultural point of view, the tour cannot exclude the Kanak culture and the local buildings (totems, rock paintings, wooden sculptures, etc.). This is why it is important to visit the cultural center Jean Marie Tjibaou.
This center is located in Nouméa and created by Renzo Piano. It is divided into three main parts. In the first there is the reception, an auditorium capable of hosting around 400 people, and various exhibition rooms. The second section contains offices for professionals and scholars, a conference room, a library and a video library. In the third nucleus of the center there are the artistic laboratories, where different activities can be carried out: music, dance and sculpture.
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