Dog-friendly holidays in New Caledonia
Travel with your dog: During your stay New Caledonia you’re spoiled for choice. On this page weve put together suggestions for numerous dog-friendly excursions, leisure activities, restaurants and accommodation as well as a couple of other insider tips for dog owners:
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Maps and trails
Dog-friendly hiking in New Caledonia
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
Circuit randonnée : sentier du Mont-Dore (par la Corniche)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
7.3 km
4:30 h
681 m
681 m
Le Mont-Dore dresse sa masse imposante au Sud-Est de Nouméa. Il offre un regard sur l’ensemble du Grand Sud et Nouméa.
Nature Trail
· New Caledonia
Eco-trail of the Environmental Education Center - L'Îlot Pêcheur
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
0.1 km
0:20 h
25 m
0 m
Located on the Îlot Pêcheur, the eco-trail is the perfect alliance between contemplation and playful discovery, with family, friends or alone, for a short hike to reconnect with yourself...
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Multi-stage route
83.4 km
27:05 h
2,924 m
2,975 m
The route of the GR® Nord stretches from the Ponérihouen valley to the narrow plain of the Tewadé (Tiouandé), on Hienghène, passing through the valleys of the Câba (Tchamba), the Amoa, the Tiwaka, the Tiwae, the Paola (Poyes).
Nature Trail
· New Caledonia
The Faubourg course
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.9 km
0:30 h
26 m
29 m
Discover Nouméa's old colonial houses on this route through the heart of the Faubourg Blanchot district!
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD Stage n°3 : From the tribe of Saint Thomas to the tribe of Pwöbèi (Pombéï)
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Stage 3
19 km
7:00 h
1,168 m
1,170 m
Very long stage with varied and pleasant landscapes but difficult and physical. Several river crossings are quickly impassable in case of heavy rain.
Mountain Biking
· New Caledonia
Mountain Bike Trail n.11 blue "Nindoua"
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
3.6 km
1:00 h
330 m
78 m
Blue mountain bike trail "Nindoua", numbered "11" on the general map.
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD Stage n°2 : From the tribe of Câba (Tchamba) to the tribe of Saint-Thomas
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 2
21.1 km
7:00 h
996 m
1,015 m
Long stage between the valley of Câba (Tchamba) and the tribe of Saint-Thomas. The trail winds through fields and coffee plantations. Then it penetrates a vast forest massif until beyond the Wâo Uni pass then it plunges towards Saint-Thomas.
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD Stage n°1 : From the tribe of Napoepa to the tribe of Câba (Tchamba)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Stage 1
11.3 km
5:00 h
865 m
897 m
This first stage allows you to reach the great valley of Câba (Tchamba) by crossing the long ridge that stretches between the peaks of Pwè Tuyè, Görö Ö and Görö Arètua. Beautiful views as you progress along the ridge dotted with mounds.
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD Stage n°5 : From the tribe of Tiwae to the tribe of Wanaa (Ouanache)
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 5
16.7 km
5:11 h
944 m
961 m
Long stage which connects the welcoming tribe of Tiwae, nestled at the bottom of a pleasant valley, to the tribe of Wanaa (Ouanache). Little shade in the hot season. Little water on the way (except during the crossing of Paola's tribe).
Hiking route
· New Caledonia
GR® NORD Stage n°4 : From the tribe of Pwöbèi (Pombéï) to the tribe of Tiwae
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
Stage 4
16.8 km
7:00 h
756 m
1,123 m
Long forest stage in an uneven and very compartmentalized relief. The walk can be fresh and pleasant or stifling and painful. It can also become dangerous. Several river crossings are impassable in case of heavy rain.