New Caledonia offers the opportunity to dive the largest and most beautiful coral lagoon in the world. The 1600 kilometre barrier reef is home to 2000 varieties of fish, migrating whales (July to September), sea sponges and fluorescent corals, seas cows, star fish, numerous exotic fish and amazing crustaceans. The protected marine reserves nurture this exceptional variety of flora and fauna. Additional exciting dives sites include shipwrecks acting and the freshwater caves of the Isle of Pines. Discover treasures such as the Amedee Lighthouse Reserve, the famous Tenia Horn near Boulouparis, the Gorgonia Valley and the 'Fault' near Poe - to name just a few! A range of accommodation exists from Melanesian 'g??tes' to five star hotels, close to dive centres and, when not diving, discover the marine environment with sailing trips, surfing or snorkelling, in and around this magical lagoon.