Castaway Dreams: 5 Hidden Beaches in New Caledonia
Surrounded by a Heritage-listed lagoon that exudes just about every hue of blue, green and turquoise, the beaches of New Caledonia have the power to convert any city dweller into a bona-fide beach bum with just a single glance.
Enticing, inviting and clean, these beaches don’t just feature on the front cover of glossy travel magazines – odds are they also cameo in daydreams about escaping to that perfect island paradise as a part-time gig, too.
But listen up: as much as New Caledonia’s appeal continues to grow, attracting more and more overseas visitors (after all, it’s only a two-hour flight from Brisbane), there are still beaches that remain hidden to the average tourist – but not for long. Here are five off-the-beaten-track beaches that are worth the detour