Grand Terre island - all beaches

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About Grand Terre island

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Grand Terre island attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Grand Terre island Best beaches

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Kuendu Beach
Kuendu Beach
Kuendu Beach
Senior friendly

Kuendu Beach

Noumea 5.5 km
Good
7.6
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Turquoise pure water • Bright sand & rocks • Sand & Rocks bottom
5.5 Amenities index
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Popular types of Grand Terre island beaches

Picturesque
Picturesque
Fine sand
Fine sand
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Snorkling
Snorkling
Natural shadow
Natural shadow
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 24 beaches in the island.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Grand Terre island.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Grand Terre island

Baie des tortues

Baie des tortues
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Bourrail 6.1 km
Roche Percee Beach

Roche Percee Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Bourrail 6.5 km
Poe Beach

Poe Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Bourrail 12 km
Moara Beach

Moara Beach
7.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Saint Gabriel 0.5 km
Noumea Beach

Noumea Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Noumea 5.4 km
Plage de Gatope

Plage de Gatope
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Voh 3.5 km
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Sandy beaches in Grand Terre island

Plage de l'Anse Vata

Plage de l'Anse Vata
8.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Noumea 3.1 km
Plage de la Baie des Citrons

Plage de la Baie des Citrons
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
New Caledonia, Noumea 2.6 km
Poingam Beach

Poingam Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
New Caledonia, Tiabet 5 km
Plage de Pindai

Plage de Pindai
7.4
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Nepoui 5.3 km
Chez Georgette Beach

Chez Georgette Beach
7.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Petit Borindi 1.9 km
Plage Bobby

Plage Bobby
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
New Caledonia, Nepoui 6.2 km
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Long beaches in Grand Terre island

Banc de sable

Banc de sable
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Bourrail 13.4 km
Plage de Franco

Plage de Franco
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Pouembout 11 km
Public Picnic Beach

Public Picnic Beach
7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, La Foa 17.4 km
Ouano Beach

Ouano Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Tiha 15.1 km
Plage et Camping "Aire de Foue"

Plage et Camping "Aire de Foue"
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water, Sand bottom
New Caledonia, Kone 5.8 km
Plage de Temrock

Plage de Temrock
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Deserted
New Caledonia, Azareu 23.9 km
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Wild and hidden beaches in Grand Terre island

Baie des amoureux

Baie des amoureux
7.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
New Caledonia, Bourrail 6.4 km
Puen Beach

Puen Beach
7.1
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Presqu'ile de Bourake 5.2 km
Bourake Campsite Beach

Bourake Campsite Beach
6.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise water
New Caledonia, Presqu'ile de Bourake 1.1 km
Noumea Nudist Beach

Noumea Nudist Beach
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Noumea 5.7 km
Plage de la baie des sapins

Plage de la baie des sapins
6.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Nepoui 2.8 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Grand Terre island, they are as follows:

  • The island's beaches are mainly narrow, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 13 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 3 beaches in the island have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Grand Terre island is less than 500 meters. 23 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 1 beach are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

Wild beaches with no infrastructure dominate the coastline of Grand Terre island however, even here you can find a beach with a standard set of accessories: sun beds, umbrellas, restaurants, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Grand Terre island's beaches

Kuendu Beach
8 Kazulla

The beach adjacent to the charming little harbor is a popular spot among the locals, and the best part is that it has free public entry.

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

The hottest month of the island is February - air temperature during this time warms up to 27.3°C and water up to 27.4°C. The coldest month is August - air temperature drops to 21.5°C and water to 22.7°C.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Grand Terre island? In total there are 24 beaches and the most popular is Plage de l'Anse Vata.

Most viewed beaches of Grand Terre island

Kuendu Beach

Kuendu Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Turquoise pure water
New Caledonia, Noumea 5.5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Grand Terre island?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Grand Terre island, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 24 beaches in total, of which about 3 can be called high-rated.

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