Nouméa walks

Route through the residential neighbourhood of Ouemo, taking in Sainte-Marie Urban Park (very well laid out, with sports areas and children's playgrounds), the Ouemo Mangrove with its rich biodiversity, and finally multiple viewpoints overlooking the sea.

From Nouméa city centre, walk through the Latin Quarter and Faubourg Blanchot before reaching the seaside (Sainte-Marie Bay) and finally the magnificent Ouemo Mangrove. Return via a path that allows you to walk along the bay a little longer.

A pleasant circular route starting from Nouméa market (easily accessible by car or bus), passing through the city centre districts and offering a beautiful view of the Vallée des Colons. This circular route takes you past Nouméa's various museums and other historical and architectural points of interest.

Walk along the sea in the southern district of Nouméa, after Anse Vata. Return via the lower part of Ouen Toro Natural Park in the dry forest to avoid too much elevation gain. A very easy hike.

White sandy beach, turquoise waters, then a track with sea views and a gentle climb to the panorama over the northern and south-eastern bays of Nouméa. The neighbourhood was a hotspot during the 2024 riots, and several burnt-out cars are still visible when crossing the neighbourhood along Avenue James Cook and also on the way back down.

Attractive trail where areas of wet forest and dry forest alternate in a very pleasant way. At the summit, there is a beautiful panorama with unobstructed views to the south over the bay to Nouméa, and to the north-east towards the mountains. The descent is a little steep in places, so take care, especially on wet ground.

A short but intense hike starting from Dumbéa. The Koumoingoué Mountains offer superb panoramic views of Greater Nouméa to the south and the mountains to the north. Please note that the trail is technical in places: sturdy footwear is essential.

Short, easy walk along the seafront. On the west side, Maa Beach is very beautiful and peaceful. On the east side, there is a large shipwreck: the Melanesia.

A fairly easy hike with a very gentle and gradual climb all the way there. The trail runs along the north face, offering magnificent 360° views of Nouméa Bay to the east, the sea to the south and west, and the mountains north of Païta.

A short hike in the heart of a magnificent botanical reserve that runs alongside the Rivière des Lacs. Madeleine waterfalls, endemic trees, red earth... all in all, a very beautiful hike. The route follows the marked paths of the botanical trail and the Sentier des Agathis. Swimming is possible at the Netcha site.

A round trip hike in the Yaté botanical reserve, with a magnificent panorama of Lake Yaté on the west side and the mouth of the Yaté River on the east side. This route follows the markings of the Yaté Route trail but is the most accessible part, with much less elevation gain (227 m instead of 1000 m) and distance (6.5 km instead of 15 km), while passing through what is probably the most beautiful viewpoint in the park.