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Noumea Layover [Things to Do]

May 25, 2017 by jeffsetter

On our way to the Ile des Pins our flight was canceled, and we found ourselves on a 6 hour Noumea Layover. We found a couple of things close to the Magenta domestic airport (GEA).

If you find yourself in Noumea, you may enjoy them as well.

Mr. J surveying the land

Enjoy a Local Park

We walked to Magenta Beach. Plages de Magenta is a small beach and park right next to the domestic airport in Noumea.

Here you can marvel at the planes taking off, and wish your flight had taken off too.

If the tide is low, you can enjoy a plethora of beach and no water.

Ok, despite my bad mood, it is a beach and it is beautiful. It was really nice to get out of the airport, enjoy the sunshine, and it was pretty cool to stand under the planes as they took off.

But seriously, the walk out to the water is a lot further than it looks.

Super awkward photo of me walking back from the water

Learn Some Culture

The Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre is a quick cab ride from the domestic airport.

Here you can educate yourself about the indigenous culture of New Caledonia, the Kanaks, and their political controversy seek their independent status sought by some from French rule.

The center has an education building with art work, indigenous history, educational materials, a cafe and a very helpful staff that will store your luggage for you.

The grounds are beautiful and rest along the coastline.

You can wander admiring the sculptures.

The cultural center has also create a traditional native village.

Or, you can simply enjoy the fresh air and views provided by the property of the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre.

Here are a few of our photos from wandering around waiting for the next flight to Ile des Pins.

Recommendations

If you are stuck at the airport, these are two great alternatives to sitting there. I would not go out of your way to visit the beach, unless you love watching airplanes.

Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre is definitely worth a stop to learn more about New Caledonia. You could spend two hours or six depending upon your pace. We spend about two and a half hours with a stop at the cafe. During that time, we were able to see all of the grounds and took a quick pass through the educational center.

Filed Under: Travel Blogging, Destinations, Homepage, New Caledonia

About jeffsetter

Everything I own is in a 5x5 storage unit or in a suitcase. Full time traveler along with my wife, Mrs. Jeffsetter. We are currently on an adventure that I call "one way, neverending".

My day job is as a digital marketing educator and consultant. Travel is a hobby and passion, but not my primary focus.

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  1. James K. says

    May 25, 2017 at 5:21 PM

    Always good to say “Hey I never would have done that otherwise” and make lemonade out of lemons

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