Lobster on the beach facing the lagoon, New CaledoniaLobster on the beach facing the lagoon, New Caledonia
©Lobster on the beach facing the lagoon, New Caledonia|Marine Reveilhac

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During your New Caledonia adventure, prepare to be enchanted by the culinary wonders that await. Delight in innovative cuisine that beautifully marries tradition with modernity. New Caledonia, a land of abundant, tantalising flavours, welcomes you to indulge in a culinary experience like no other. Our gastronomy knows no boundaries—it seamlessly weaves together the diverse culinary traditions of the archipelago, resulting in dishes that offer a tantalising twist of originality, all crafted from the freshest of ingredients.

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Our archipelago has crafted a unique culinary identity, blending tropical flavours, spices and a hint of French gastronomy. You can enjoy these delights in refined restaurants or welcoming table d’hôtes. From lively markets to local producers, taste tropical fruits, fragrant vanilla, yams, manioc, fresh fish, shellfish and local meats. And don’t miss the bougna, the iconic Kanak dish slowly baked in an earth oven.

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©Creek Bar at the Sheraton Hotel, Bourail|Ayaka Oi
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©Le Meridien Fare Anaelle Chretien Steven Lequertier 2034 02 09|@anaellechretienoff & @stevenlqr / NCT
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Bougna, a traditional Kanak dish in New Caledonia.Traditional Kanak bougna
©Traditional Kanak bougna|Sicilia
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©Snorkeling with a lagoon turtle|Dean Cropp - Access All Angles
Heavenly lagoon
Traditional Kanak dancers in New CaledoniaTraditional Kanak dancers
©Traditional Kanak dancers|Terres de Lumière
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©Married couple at the Château Royal in Nouméa|Bruno Moure
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Birdwatching at the Parc des Grandes Fougères in Farino, New Caledonia.Birdwatching at Parc des Grandes Fougères
©Birdwatching at Parc des Grandes Fougères|NCT
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©Sea outing at the foot of the Lifou cliffs|EyeFly
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©Le Méridien Île des Pins swimming pool|@ayance__ / NCT
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Parc des Grandes Fougères in Farino, New Caledonia.Parc des Grandes Fougères, Farino
©Parc des Grandes Fougères, Farino|NCT
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