We visited here in April 2018 during a 10 day stay in Noumea. We found the center to be ok to spend a hour or two, however there are definitely other attractions we much preferred in Noumea. Prior to going, we were lead to believe...More
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We visited here in April 2018 during a 10 day stay in Noumea. We found the center to be ok to spend a hour or two, however there are definitely other attractions we much preferred in Noumea. Prior to going, we were lead to believe...More
Visited in April 2018. We caught a taxi there. You can catch the number 40 bus from the city centre. It is not free as others have said, we had to pay to get in. There is history about the Kanak people and it is...More
Really enjoyed our time here today. Caught the bus no. 40 from Centre Ville and it took around 30 minutes to get there. It was lovely and quiet. Not too many people at all. It would be nice to have more explanations in English but...More
If you're driving have a good look at a map first as it's a little difficult to find but worth going, it's interesting and full of Mozzies, be prepared!
In all honesty, I'm not the biggest fan of cultural kind of attractions - usually it just feels artificial and overly pretentious to me. I mean, go away from the touristy places and browse the streets - that's the most local experience you can get......More
We enjoyed our visit to the Cultural Center. It is in a lovely setting which is pleasant to walk around and the buildings are amazing.
Beautiful architect of the cultural center inside and out. Friendly and helpful staff. Expected the whole cultural centre to be based on the Kanak people, culture and traditions. It wasnt. They have displays about the building history, other nesian island artifacts and a room dedicated...More
He’s a good hint. Don’t spend your time just inside looking at the artefacts and art works. Go outside and wander around. Watch the water lap up the the private beach with no one around and not a beach towel or resort in sight.
A couple of things to remember 1. The restaurant on site is closed on Sundays 2. A number of the rooms close from 11.30 to 2.00, some don’t. Why? I don’t know. 3. Bring aerogard and use it liberally. The free stuff is well inside...More
We were impressed at first but then found that everything is in french and no english, however we enjoyed the artefacts and photos and history. There is a small cafe and souvenir shop and good toilet facilities. Take your mozzie guard though as the mosquitoes...More