Embark on a five-day journey through New Caledonia, where French elegance meets the vibrant spirit of the Pacific. From Nouméa’s sun-drenched bays to the lush mountain heartlands and pristine islets, this itinerary blends culture, nature, and gourmet discovery.
Meet local families, share authentic Kanak traditions, explore thriving markets, and savor world-class island cuisine—all while enjoying breathtaking landscapes and warm Caledonian hospitality. This is an immersive escape designed to reveal the true essence of New Caledonia.
- Day 1 — Welcome to New Caledonia
Warren lands at Tontouta at the end of the day, ready for a food-first escape. For total freedom from the moment he arrives, he picks up his NC Pocket Wifi for easy connection everywhere, grabs his rental car, then heads straight to Nouméa to check in at the Chateau Royal Resort & Spa on the Anse-Vata Bay. With the sun dropping low, he stretches his legs on a sunset stroll between Anse-Vata and Baie des Citrons, before settling in for a first dinner of classic French cuisine.
- Day 2 — Explore the country side
The day starts the Nouméa way: beach energy, turquoise water, and that slow island rhythm. After lunch, Warren drives north to La Foa to meet the Guépy family and step onto their vast 1,300-hectare cattle and sheep property, where the produce is local and the passion is real. Just minutes away, he ends the day at La Table du Banian, sharing generous Broussard fusion cooking with Ale and Constance and stays for a night in a Yurt to fully sink into West Coast hospitality.
- Day 3 — A day at a kanak tribe
Warren begins with breakfast overlooking the Pocquereux Valley, then takes the scenic one-hour drive into the mountains to visit the Koindé tribe (Gîte Wankos). Welcomed by Rosana and her family, he gets hands-on with bougna, learning how fish or meat, local tubers, and bananas are wrapped in banana leaves and slow-cooked in coconut milk over hot stones. While it cooks, he follows a short trail to a nearby waterfall for a refreshing swim, then returns to share lunch with the family, before finishing back in Nouméa with a wine, cheese and wine tasting at Le Chai de l’Hippodrome.
- Day 4 — Island time
Today is about local flavour and lagoon time. Warren meets Samuel Machon at Port Moselle Market, shopping the stalls for fresh fish, prawns and seasonal fruit—ingredients that set the tone for the day. From Port Moselle, he hops aboard Coconut Taxi Boat with Olivier Domergue for a quick ride out to Larégnère Islet, where swimming and exploring come first, and a beachside cooking session (and lunch) follows. He wraps the day with a sunset cocktail moment at MV Lounge, lagoon views included.
- Day 5 — A Gourmet Escape
Warren spends the day in Nouméa with Chef Gaby Levionois on an exclusive gourmet tour built around the island’s best stops. After a croque-monsieur at the Port Mozelle Market, they move from cafés and artisan bakeries, meeting producers and spotting the ingredients that define New Caledonia’s French-Pacific mix. The morning’s finds inspire a gourmet lunch at the overwater restaurant Le Roof, with the afternoon left free to explore or recharge, before ending the day with a special dinner event at La Pirogue.
- Day 6 — Farewell
Departure comes early, with the first Aircalin flight back to Australia. Warren takes in one last sunrise as he heads to the airport, leaving with new favourite flavours, warm encounters, and that unmistakable French Pacific spirit that stays long after the trip ends.