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Ile aux Canards island, Noumea

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#1 of 20 in Nature in New Caledonia

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Famed for its coral reef, the tiny Ile aux Canards island remains a snorkeling paradise just a stone's throw from the mainland. See exotic marine life up close and personal, or just stay on the sand and relax. Rent a beach chair and umbrella, and pick up a few snacks at the cafe serving light meals and drinks. Remember to wear reef shoed to avoid cutting your feet on washed-up coral. If you can, avoid visiting when a cruise ship arrives to take adavantage of the best spots on the sand. Plan to visit Ile aux Canards island during your Noumea vacation using our convenient Noumea vacation planner.

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Ile aux Canards island Reviews

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• By jesswright24

  Duck island- great snorkelling very close to shore. Huge variety of fish and turtles. Colourful coral well preserved. Taxi boats very busy have to wait ages to get on on a Sunday. Small island can.....  more »

• By Charles W

  There is a water taxis to the Island ($12.50 round trip). The trip to the island is short. The snorkeling was very good but there is significant current. The coral is in good shape. They offer beach.....  more »

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• By José Casquet

  I got lucky enough to snorkel with Turtles. Good time you can spend there to chill out and relax.

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• By Luke Kenyon

  Have to say the snorkeling was disappointing, most of the reef is dead but there are plenty of fish. My sister and I came here and brought our own drinks and food and they didn’t seem to mind as drinks and food are very expensive.

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