Discover New Caledonia on a private tour
You might need the travel atlas for this one. More than 1200 kms east of Australia in the south Pacific, the tiny specks of land that make up New Caledonia are classified as a 'special collectivity' of France - and once you make the journey here, we're sure you'll agree this is a special place. Book a New Caledonia private tour and let a local guide help you make the most of your visit to this fascinating archipelago. Captain Cook arrived here in 1774 - he claimed it reminded him of Caledonia in Scotland - and soon mariners were spreading tales of exotic animals and fierce tribes rumored to eat their enemies. Ironically, it was colonialists that cannibalized the islands, shipping the indigenous Kanak off to Fijian sugar plantations. Today, however, the past is history, and New Caledonians are happy to welcome tourists. Visitors on shore leave can arrange to visit the bustling capital Noumea, a mix of European and Melanesian influences, before heading to Anse Vata beach.