Grande Terre The main island. It is one of the largest islands in the Pacific. The barrier reef lying off New Caledonia is second only to the Great Barrier Reef in size. |
Loyalty Islands (Îles Loyauté) Three large populated islands just east of Grande Terre. |
Île des Pins Was one of the few places in the Pacific with trees tall and sturdy enough to provide replacement masts for ships. |
Belep Archipelago The islets and reefs to the north of Grande Terre, with a small community living on Belep Isle. |
Chesterfield Islands Uninhabited and incredibly remote, the Chesterfield Islands are an expedition. |