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1Top Snorkeling and Scuba Diving in New Caledonia
The top 27 dive and snorkel sites in New Caledonia, ranked by diver reviews, with maps and photos. Read the New Caledonia guide
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2Grottes de Gadji
Baie de Gadji. Ile des Pins. Near Tianoa and Nupua islets. Grottes de Gadji is also known as Gadji's caves.
IntermediateMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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3Epave du Snark
Snark reef, 3.7 nautical miles NW of Amedee lighthouse Epave du Snark is also known as Snark Wreck.
BeginnerMax depth 26.2 ftBoat entry
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4Donga Hienga
THE place to meet ribbon eel! SE of Kaun reef. 4.5 miles by boat.
BeginnerMax depth 32.8 ftBoat entry
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5Kasmira Reef
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.
BeginnerMax depth 52.5 ftBoat entry
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6Fonti Reef
Very nice caves and huge gorgonians. 5 miles from th coast
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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7Le Banc de Sable
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.
IntermediateMax depth 68.9 ftBoat entry
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8Faille de Noupaa
Baie de Gadji. Ile des Pins Faille de Noupaa is also known as Faille de Noupa.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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9Pointe de Kaun
Cracks and tunnels; but few fishes. Northern tip of Kaun Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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10Grotte de la troisième
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.
IntermediateMax depth 23 ftShore entry
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11Passe de Gié
Between Gié Island and Bumbu reef. Passe de Gié is also known as Passe de Ngie, Gie pass.
BeginnerMax depth 55.8 ftBoat entry
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12Daa Djare
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.
BeginnerMax depth 72.2 ftBoat entry
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14Douoc
Coral boulders, garden eels... Small seamount North of Douok Reef.
BeginnerMax depth 59.1 ftBoat entry
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16Aiguille de Prony
Volcanic shoal with warm water exit. Baie de Prony. Small boat ride from the coast
BeginnerMax depth 49.2 ftBoat entry
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17Passe de Mato
by boat from Nouméa, Passe de Mato is also known as Mato.
AdvancedMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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18Passe de Uatio
by boat Passe de Uatio is also known as Uatio, Passe de Uation.
AdvancedMax depth 98.4 ftBoat entry
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19Grotte à Jean-Claude
by boat Grotte à Jean-Claude is also known as Passe de Saint Vincent.
AdvancedMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
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20Le Humboldt
This 44 meters long wreck lays on her side. She was sunk as an artificial reef 9/09/1993. Inside the lagoon, just north from the Dumbéa pass. The wreck is marked by a buoy. Le Humboldt is also known as L'Indesctructible, Le Rebelle.
BeginnerMax depth 65.6 ftBoat entry
New Caledonia diving guide
Ready to check out the best sites in New Caledonia for scuba diving, snorkeling, shore diving, free diving or other ocean activities? Zentacle has 27 dive sites, snorkel spots, beaches, and more. Discover hand-curated maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you.