Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in New Caledonia

Ready to check out the best sites in New Caledonia for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 17 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. No matter what you're looking for, you can find a diverse range of the best ocean activities in New Caledonia to suit your needs.
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Ilot Signal

#1 - Ilot Signal

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Noumea

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Natural reserve. 8 nautical miles West of Nouméa
Grottes de Gadji

#2 - Grottes de Gadji

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Baie de Gadji. Ile des Pins. Near Tianoa and Nupua islets. Grottes de Gadji is also known as Gadji's caves.
Epave du Snark

#3 - Epave du Snark

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Noumea

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Snark reef, 3.7 nautical miles NW of Amedee lighthouse Epave du Snark is also known as Snark Wreck.
Donga Hienga

#4 - Donga Hienga

New Caledonia, Grande Terre North, Hienghene

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THE place to meet ribbon eel! SE of Kaun reef. 4.5 miles by boat.
Kasmira Reef

#5 - Kasmira Reef

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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This is a good site to encouter Leopard Sharks. Also some turtles, garden eels... 7.5 nautical miles NW of Kuto bay Kasmira Reef is also known as Recif de Kasmira.
Fonti Reef

#6 - Fonti Reef

New Caledonia, Grande Terre North, Hienghene

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Very nice caves and huge gorgonians. 5 miles from th coast
Le Banc de Sable

#7 - Le Banc de Sable

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Excellent drift dive. Great wall with nice corals & huge gorgonian. Grey reef sharks and white-tip sharks may be seen. Bumbu reef. Le Banc de Sable is also known as Sand Bank.
Faille de Noupaa

#8 - Faille de Noupaa

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Baie de Gadji. Ile des Pins Faille de Noupaa is also known as Faille de Noupa.
Pointe de Kaun

#9 - Pointe de Kaun

New Caledonia, Grande Terre North, Hienghene

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Cracks and tunnels; but few fishes. Northern tip of Kaun Reef.
Grotte de la troisième

#10 - Grotte de la troisième

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Stalactites, stalagmites, columns and a beutifull crystal water. Take care of the sleepy floor when entering the cave. Close to Ouameo Bay, in the rainforest Grotte de la troisième is also known as Grotto de la Troisieme, 3rd Cave, Devils Grotto.
Passe de Gié

#11 - Passe de Gié

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Between Gié Island and Bumbu reef. Passe de Gié is also known as Passe de Ngie, Gie pass.
Daa Djare

#12 - Daa Djare

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Ile des Pins

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Two large coral boulders with a narrow channel between. Top at 6 meters. Baie de Gadji. Ile des Pins. 40 minutes by boat from Kunie Scuba Center. Daa Djare is also known as Dajare.
Club Med Reef

#13 - Club Med Reef

New Caledonia, Grande Terre North, Hienghene

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Seemount located NE of Yehgabat Island in open sea.
Douoc

#14 - Douoc

New Caledonia, Grande Terre North, Hienghene

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Coral boulders, garden eels... Small seamount North of Douok Reef.
Corne de Tenia

#15 - Corne de Tenia

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Noumea

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Tenia, passe de Saint Vincent
Aiguille de Prony

#16 - Aiguille de Prony

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Noumea

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Volcanic shoal with warm water exit. Baie de Prony. Small boat ride from the coast
Grotte à Jean-Claude

#17 - Grotte à Jean-Claude

New Caledonia, Grande Terre South, Noumea

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by boat Grotte à Jean-Claude is also known as Passe de Saint Vincent.