New Caledonia is a dependent overseas territory of France lying in the western Pacific Ocean in the Coral Sea. The territory consists of the sizable island of Grand Terre, the archipelago of the Loyalty Islands , the Isle of Pines and numerous small, sparsely populated islands and atolls. It lies to the east of Australia and west of Vanuatu.

The main island of New Caledonia is one of the largest in the Pacific Ocean and its terrain consist of coastal plains with interior mountains green with subtropical foliage.

New Caledonia offers long sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, azure lagoons, hiking, amazing snorkeling and diving on coral reefs, and fabulous French and Malay food.