Anse Vata beach

Anse Vata - the best beach on the island of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. There is always a lot of people, but you have no choice anyway. As of disanvantages we may note that some parts of the beach becomes uncomfortable to swim at low tide. Shore and seabed: sand. [edit]

Coordinates: -22.304884, 166.447342

See also: Grande Terre island

Hotels [edit]

The beach is located in the capital settlement of Noumea. So there is no problem to find a hotel. Some budget accommodation options are also available.

How to get there [edit]

Fly to Noumea International Airport (NOU). Next hire a taxi.

When to go [edit]

The best time to relax on the beaches of New Caledonia is the warm period from December to May. During this period, sea water warms up enough. However, the weather is usually quite comfortable during the rest of the year.

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