How do you get to Duck Island Noumea?

This island is a marine reserve and is only a short distance by boat from Anse Vata beach, the main tourist area of the town of Noumea. We went via a speedy soft sided boat called a Zodiac. There was a tour guide and about 8 of us on this tour. The boat ride was 10 mins and it was fast and exciting!



Duck Island (Île aux Canards) is incredibly easy to reach from Noumea, New Caledonia. Most visitors head to Anse Vata Bay, the main tourist beach in the city. From there, you catch a water taxi (small yellow or white shuttles) right off the beach. The journey is very short, taking only about 5 to 10 minutes to cross the turquoise water. These taxis run frequently throughout the day, often on a "pay-and-go" basis without needing a prior reservation. Once you arrive on the island, you'll find a restaurant, sun loungers for rent, and an underwater snorkeling trail marked by buoys. Because the island is so close to the mainland, it is the most popular day-trip destination for cruise ship passengers and locals alike. It is recommended to wear reef shoes, as the beach is composed of crushed coral rather than soft sand, which can be quite sharp on the feet.

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It is very easy to go to the island with a water taxi (some available at Port-Moselle in Nouméa) with daily trips!

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Using your Bank Card in New Caledonia. Your bank card can get a heavy workout in businesses in Nouméa. But if you're preparing to journey 'into the bush' (outside Greater Nouméa) or throughout the islands, it's better to have cash on hand. Some of the best travel money cards include debit, credit and prepaid cards.

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Because New Caledonia's main industry is tourism and most of the island's tourism is from Australia and New Zealand, English is also spoken in New Caledonia; however, it is only widely spoken inside Nouméa and by those in the tourism industry. The most commonly taught foreign languages are English and Japanese.

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In rural areas, drink boiled or bottled water. Tap water is generally safe to drink in towns. The standard of medical facilities in Noumea is high, but those in outlying areas are basic. Medical treatment is expensive.

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Between November and April, New Caledonia's warm season averages temperatures around 25°C. There is semi-frequent rainfall during this period, with February typically being both the hottest and wettest month of the year.

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