Stunning Views, Beaches & History | Noumea, New Caledonia by Tchou Tchou
Our first stop in New Caledonia is on the the island of Grand Terre in Noumea, the capital of New Caledonia in the South Pacific. Known for it's gorgeous beaches, Noumea offers visitors sand, sun, sea, nightlife, scenery and fascinating World War II history. On our Tchou Tchou train tour excursion, we saw much of Noumea including panoramic viewpoints, important buildings in the town and several bays and beaches. One beach, Lemon Bay, was closed when we visited due to two very bad shark attacks, but I've read that the beach has reopened with shark nets. We learned about American GI's that were stationed in Noumea during World War Two and saw cannons still in place and a hospital that American military left behind that became the local clinic. Our guide said most Caledonians were born in this clinic. We learned about Nickel ore, which is vital to the economy of the islands, For a small train tour, we saw a lot of Noumea and I feel we hit all the highlights.
Most cruises will offer free shuttle buses to the ferry port where there is a variety of restaurants and shops and even the Hop On Hop Off bus tours. New Caledonia means New Scotland, and living in Scotland, I had trouble believing this beautiful tropical island felt or looked like Scotland to anyone, but as we left, I could see the green hills and, maybe, a small resemblance to the Scottish Highlands. Both are beautiful places to visit!
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Living in a landlocked state, I sometimes forget how beautiful coastal places are.
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
I feel the same. We aren't far from the coast but rarely go out just to see it, and Scotland's coast is quite different. The beaches and water here were just incredible and looked so invitiing! Thanks so much for watching.
Beautiful scenery 🙂 amazing movie 😉 greetings from Poland 🇵🇱👍
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
Hello Poland! Thank you so much for your kind words and thank you for watching.
Beautiful island 😎👍
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
It was, the viewpoints were just stunning. Thanks so much for watching!
Clean and well kept town.
@TravelswithVandSteve
Ай бұрын
The whole island was clean, now that you mention it, and very well kept. It really helped keep the island beautiful. Thanks so much for watching.
How fun to jump on a train like this for a tour! Beautiful views! I love birds of paradise, gorgeous!
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
It really was a fun tour and it was such a beautiful day with a breeze so it wasn't too hot. I love birds of paradise, they are the most gorgeous flowers! So glad you enjoyed it, thanks so much for watching!
We have never been or seen anything about the Caledonia. Super cool. LIKE 4. 👍👍👍
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
I didn't know anything about these islands before we went either but they are gorgeous! Thanks so much for watching!
The scenery is beautiful and relaxing. Hope to visit someday.
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
It is such a beautiful island with a lot to see and do, I'm glad you enjoyed i! Thanks so much for watching.
Sharks swimming closer to shore than they ever have before. I have seen movies start that way. That kind of stuff always makes me think twice about swimming in the ocean. That Tchou Tchou train looks adorable. You really did get to see a lot of New Caledonia on this tour. It was cool to see the beautiful coast here and learn a bit about the history. Thanks for sharing the tour with us!
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
Yes, it does sound like the beginning of a movie but at last Noumea took it seriously where they always ignore it in movies and bad things happen! I was surprised at how much we saw on this tour and really enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching, hope you are both well!
Another fantastic vlog V looks incredible. Your reassuring narration adds so much. A big like from me 👌 👍 👏
@TravelswithVandSteve
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for the kind words, I really appreciate them. And thanks for watching!