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Beach on Lifou Island, New Caledonia
Beach on Lifou Island, New Caledonia

Discover Lifou, New Caledonia

Coral Gardens. Tribal Culture.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Lifou

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Faré (traditional house), Luengoni, Lifou, New Caledonia Faré (traditional house), Luengoni, Lifou, New Caledonia.
Church of St Francis Xavier, in the village of Easo, on Lifou Island, New Caledonia. Photographed with the miday sun centred on the tower. Church of St Francis Xavier, in the village of Easo.
Landscape, beach and lagoon of the island of lifou new caledonia Landscape, beach and lagoon of the island of Lifou.
Lifou, New Caledonia. Path leading up to Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. The chapel was built in 1898 by visiting Catholic missionaries. Path leading up to Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel.
Lifou island (New Caledonia). Lifou island, New Caledonia.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

Lifou, New Caledonia. Path leading up to Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel. The chapel was built in 1898 by visiting Catholic missionaries.

Famous For

The Chapelle Notre Dame de Lourdes, built in 1898 to commemorate the island’s first Catholic missionaries, offers sweeping east–west panoramic views.

Group of ingredients for the elaboration of Christmas hallacas, typical Venezuelan dish

Exquisite Flavours

Be sure to indulge in traditional bougna, a delightful mix of chicken, lobster, and root vegetables, slow-cooked in banana leaves.

Coastline of Cliffs of Jokin overlooking blue ocean in New Caledonia

Fun Facts

The Jokin Cliffs boast amazing limestone caves with, gleaming, otherworldly stalagmites and stalactites.

Port Name & Location

Port of Lifou.
Ship will ANCHOR OFFSHORE at this port.

Language

The official language is French.

Time Zone

NCT (New Caledonia Time) UTC/GMT +11 hours

Currency & Shopping

French Pacific Franc (CFP franc)

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