Our activities

PONTON DAY TRIP

The island’s only floating seafood restaurant and tropical bar, located 7 minutes from the shore. Accessible by Taxi Boat, this little gem, in the middle of the Tamanou Reef coastal waters offers a unique snorkeling and kayaking experience, while our bar and restaurant provide customers with fresh savory seafood dishes and fancy cocktails to enjoy on our deck chairs or chill out at the inflatable floating lounge.
An underwater tunnel equipped with 20 windows allows travelers and their families to admire our local underwater kingdom without even getting wet.

This trip includes

• Bus transfer from Nouméa Cruise Ship Terminal to la Côte Blanche Jetty, choice of departure times 9:30 am or 10:30 am
• Taxi Boat transfer from la Côte Blanche Jetty to Le Ponton
• Welcome drinks, dishes and desserts included.
• Deck chairs, kayaks, paddle, inflatable sea lounge, eco-friendly toilets and underwater tunnel
• Snorkeling gears, masks and fins

Please bring Your own

• Towels, swimsuit and sunscreen

Departure

• Meet at the LYVAI Booth located outside Noumea Cruise Ship Terminal
• Transfer from Noumea Cruise Ship Terminal with an air-conditioned bus to La Côte Blanche Jetty
• 12 seater Taxi Boat ride included from La Côte Blanche Jetty to LE PONTON floating restaurant
• No age restrictions
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Return

• Return to Noumea Cruise Ship terminal by bus at 2:30 pm.

Prices

• Age 0 to 2 : Free
• Age 2 to 11 : 4000 XPF (Tax-Excluded)
• Age 12 and above: 8000 XPF (Tax-Excluded)

Additional :

Seafood Platter : 11.000 XPF (Tax-Excluded)
Grilled Lobster : 4.000 XPF (Tax-Excluded)

For your children’s school transport, Lyvai guarantees punctuality, safety, and attentive care.

FOR THE SCHOOLS OF NOUMEA

High Schools:

• Blaise Pascal
• Jules Garnier
• Lapérouse
• James Cook Orphelinat

Middle Schools:

• Portes de Fer
• Magenta
• Mariotti
• Cluny Anse-Vata
• James Cook Orphelinat

Primary schools:

• Les Pervenches
• Mathilde Broquet
• Albert Perraud
• Christine Boletti
• Michel-Cacot
• James Cook Orphelinat

The sectors covered for collecting your children from schools in Nouméa:

• 4ème Km
• 6ème Km
• 7ème Km
• Anse Vata
• Baie des citrons
• Faubourg Blanchot
• Magenta Ouémo
• Mont Coffin
• Motor Pool
• Orphelinat
• Panorama Sainte-Marie
• Portes de Fer
• Rivière Salée
• Secteur Magenta
• Tina Golf
• Tina sur Mer
• Trianon
• Tuband
• Val Plaisance
• Vallée des Colons

FOR THE SCHOOLS OF PAITA

High Schools:

• Anova
• Champagnat
• Jean XXIII

Middle School:

• Sainte-Marie Païta

The sectors covered for collecting your children from schools in Païta: ROUTE 1

• Tuband Whitewater Bus Stop
• Median strip opposite the artificial island
• Pervenches Bus Stop
• DITTT Parking – Riviere Salée Road
• Rivière Salée Neighborhood Center
• Koening Bus Stop
• Hameaux du Bois Bus Stop PK7
• Roti Bus Stop
• Koutio Swimming Pool
• Géant Mall Bus Stop
• Apogoti Shopping Center Bus Stop
• Savannah (Median strip on the right)

ROUTE 2

• Tanéo Mt Ravel Bus Stop
• Dillenseger Tindu Bus Stop
• Super U Kaméré Bus Stop
• Middle School Kaméré Bus Stop
• Vival Bus Stop
• Casaroli (Former SIB) Bus Stop
• Bus Stop opposite the Centre
• Papeete Bus Stop
• Magéco Bus Stop
• Cruise ship Terminal Maritime Station
• Bir Hakeim square Bus Stop
• Petrol station Mobil Vallée des Colons
• Elephant Bleu Magenta Bus Stop
• Bureau Vallée Bus Stop
• Magenta Domestic airport Bus Stop
• Wallisien Community Centre Bus Stop

MONT-DORE ROUTE 3

• Mont-Dore High School
• Boulari Bus Stop
• Mont-Dore Town Hall Bus Stop
• Boulari Post Office Bus Stop
• Galinié Bus Stop
• Costa Bus Stop
• Weekend Bus Stop
• Conception Pharmacy Bus Stop
• Conception North Bus Stop (Old Station)
• Pont des Français Bus Stop (opposite Korail)
• Saint-Quentin Football Field Bus Stop
• Yahoué Ravel Bus Stop
• Yahoué Daïna Bus Stop
• Yahoué Maéva Store Bus Stop
• Horizon Stop (on the downhill section before the Nextop roundabout)
• Martinet Auteuil Stop (after Enercal, Les Palmiers district)
• Dumbéa Centre Bus Stop (MK2)
• LGN Bus Stop

NOTE: Our rates are monthly and fixed, regardless of the school term (see contract).

• Cancellation policy:
  30 days before the start of the service: 100%
  7 days before the service: 50%
  The ticket can be transferred to the person of your choice.

TRANSFER TO THE AIRPORT and / or AERODROME

Transfers Available : 24 hours a day / 7 days a week

Our company “LYVAI Transport” is available for transfers from Tontouta International airport and the domestic airport located at Magenta in Noumea. We have vehicles that can offer services for groups from 8 to 56 persons with a fleet of buses in varying sizes available for all your needs.
It is also possible to reserve hire cars with a private chauffeur or VIP services.

We can offer arrival or departure transfers from your hotel or private homes to the airport and vice versa. “LYVAÏ” has an agreement with the “Chamber of Commerce and Industry” of New Caledonia (CCI NC) to provide transfers for all arrivals and departures of all flights.

For groups, as for individuals, we guarantee a personalised and flawless service for all your tourism needs in New Caledonia.

BOOKING METHOD

Bookings must be made to our office by fax or e-mail or via our website :

• « LYVAI TRANSPORT »
• Tel : (687) 43.99.33 / Fax : (687) 43.99.31
• E-mail : societe@lyvai.nc

Bookings are subject to availability of requested services. “LYVAI” will do its utmost to answer your request but cannot be held responsible in the event of unavailability of one or more services requested (see the chapter on liability).

A booking confirmation will be sent to you in the form of an invoice. This document alone has the value of confirmation of the services actually booked. It is your responsibility to verify the accuracy between your request and the services actually listed on the invoice and therefore booked.

Any problems or errors must be reported to the company within a maximum of 72 hours of receiving the invoice. Beyond this time, any modification may be subject to a cancellation or modification fee. Only clear requests specifying reservations/bookings will be considered to actual booking with the providers. Other communications/exchange will be considered as requests for quotations only, and will not result to any booking with the providers, and therefore the company “LYVAI” cannot be held responsible for lack of availability of these services at a later date.

Each booking to be taken into account must clearly indicate :

• Your First and Family names
• Ages of all children
• Dates with arrival and departure times, including flight numbers
• Possible options: booster seats, baby/child seats.

The clarity and legibility of the reservation/booking request are your responsibility, “LYVAI” cannot be held responsible for any misunderstanding of the reservation request.

PAYMENTS :

• • Individuals :

The entire amount must be paid into our bank account, in the name “LYVAI” before the arrival of the customer.

• • Groups :

The entire amount must be paid into the bank account, in the name of “LYVAI”, before the arrival of the group, with the complete list of participants.
If the payment has not been received within the deadline by “LYVAI”, the latter reserves the right to cancel the booked services for non-compliance with the general conditions of sale.

Payment can be made by cheque payable to “LYVAI”, by bank transfer or credit card. In all cases, the money must be in the bank account of the company “LYVAI” by the arrival date.

Our bank account is as follows :

• Bank’name: B.C.I. (Caledonian Investment Bank)
• Address Bank’s Branch : Victoire – NOUVELLE CALEDONIE.
• BSB : 17499
• Code Counter : 00010
• Account number : 17567002014
• Key RIB : 03

The payment by bank transfer must imperatively carry the number of your reservation. Please send us a copy of your transfer notice by fax or mail: societe@lyvai.nc .

The “CFP franc” (XPF) is the currency in force in New Caledonia. It is preferable that your payments are made in this currency. The only currency accepted in addition to the CFP Franc(XPF) is the Euro. The costs are borne by the issuer.

MODIFICATIONS :

Any changes made during your stay to the previously confirmed itinerary will incur a fee of 2,000 CFP per file.

CANCELLATION :

Any cancellation must be sent by fax or e-mail to “LYVAI”, who will send you a confirmation of the cancellation by return.

The following fees will be charged based on the cancellation date :

• More than 30 days before arrival: no charge.
• 30 to 15 days before arrival: 10% of the total amount of the file.
• 15 to 7 days before arrival: 30% of the total amount of the file.
• From 7 to 3 days before arrival: 50% of the total amount of the file.
• Less than 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total amount of the file.

RESPONSIBILITY :

“LYVAI” shall not be liable in the event of total or partial breach of an obligation, in case of force majeure or circumstances beyond its control and not caused by its fault or negligence (road blocking for example, etc.).

In case of a dispute, only the court jurisdiction of New Caledonia shall be competent to settle the complaint.

PRICES :

The prices are given for information only, for the current period (generally from 1 January to 31 December), excluding Christmas and New Year. They may be subject to changes at any time, with or without notice, on the initiative of our contractors (Hotels, airlines, …) and without liability to “LYVAI”.

Only the confirmation invoice sent to you indicates the rates applied to your file.

Approximate duration of the excursion: 1.30 from the Main Cruise Terminal.

This Tour is only available when cruise boats are in port.

Approximate departure from the Main Cruise Terminal at 09.30am, 10.15am and 11.00am
(see billboard).

 

Visit, accompanied by our guide and aboard the famous “Green Train ” with a stop for about 10 mins. at each of the two lookouts.

Let’s go !!! … We will show you the interesting points of the city of Noumea starting with with a view of the Place des Cocotiers (Coconut Square), the peninsula of Nouville, Faubourg Blanchot with it’s colonial houses, a suburb dating back from 1874, then continue to promenade Pierre Vernier, which is frequented by young and maybe not so young people and sportsmen that enjoy walking and running. We head onto the highest point of Ouen-Toro one of the most beautiful lookouts in Noumea.

Then “Le Petit Train” crosses the bay of Anse-Vata, Baie des Citrons on the return to the Place des Cocotiers in the city.

There will be certain safety instructions given to you, by your guide at the start of the visit. These instructions must be scrupulously respected so that you have a pleasant time on board the little train.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice

Departure every 20 to 25 minutes (depending on traffic) on air-conditioned buses from the Main Cruise Terminal on each day of a cruise ship arrival only.

• For cruise ship arrivals in the morning: Tour from 9am to 3.30pm or 4pm (depending on the departure time of the ship)
• For cruise ship arrivals in the afternoon: from 2.30pm to 7.30pm or 8pm (depending on the departure time of the ship)

Discover at your pace:- the market and the best of our beaches in Noumea with 6 proposed stops :

• • Municipal Market : Discover the splendid stands of local fresh fruits and vegetables but also the craft market (necklaces, rings, and other local souvenirs). The market is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 5am to midday. Closed every Monday.
• • Port Plaisance Shopping Mall : This stop next to a Marina gives you the opportunity to shop in a mall with french „prêt à porter“ boutiques, a parfumerie & wine shop, restaurants, a patisserie and a supermarket. An ATM is also available outside, next to the gas station.
• Baie des Citrons :with 2 separate stops on one of the most beautiful beaches of Nouméa, great for swimming and relaxing on the sand.
  Noumea, is surrounded by a lagoon of pure beauty. This beach is very quiet and protected from the wind and suitable for families with small children.
  On the waterfront you will find the Restaurant / Bar “Les 3 Brasseurs” a local beer brewery.
  Near this bar you will find a renowned Caledonian chocolate shop “Tonton Jules” (15% discount on your purchases with a tasting, on presentation of your “Hop on Hop off” bracelet).
• Anse-Vata Bay / Duck Island : This bay is famous for wind and gliding sports including windsurfing and kite surfing. You will find as well possibilites to snack & shop, or you may like just stroll along this largest bay of the capital. And from here you can reach one of the most beautiful diving spots in the Caledonian lagoon, the Duck Island. (Please consult our Duck Island package for bookings and more information).
• The Aquarium of Noumea :(see the Aquarium package including your entrance fee).
• The Museum of New Caledonia (200 CFP per person) devoted to the archaeology and ethnology of the Pacific peoples, mainly the Kanak population and works from other Pacific island societies, notably Papua-New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, Vanuatu and Fiji. Foreign currency is not accepted for the entrance fee.
  At this stop it will be possible to eat at “Mc Donald’s” (foreign currency accepted).
  From here you can walk to the main cruise terminal via the city centre or take the bus.

The duration for an entire tour takes approximately 45-50 min (depending on traffic conditions).

YOU ARE FREE TO CHOOSE YOUR DEPARTURE TIME AND THE DURATION OF YOUR STAY AT EACH STOP.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice

Open every day except Mondays and public holidays from 10am to 17pm.

“Hop-on Hop-off bus” included.

Last admissions – 4pm

The Aquarium of the lagoons, Noumea is located between Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons beaches at 61 Promenade Roger Laroque. The building was founded in 1956 by Dr. René Catala and his wife Ida.

Renovated in 2007, it is today a grandiose and playful space, allowing the discovery of all the different aquatic ecosystems of New Caledonia.

From fresh water to the deep-sea areas, all the diversity of the Caledonian lagoons is accessible to the visitors in 33 sea water tanks flooded with natural light including the famous fluorescent corals and nautilus endemic to New Caledonia.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice

Join LYVAI’s senior guides and expert history buffs on a two and a half hour guided coach tour

• which includes a scenic drive through the Mont-Dore region, renowned for its highest mountain and unique treasure – The iconic spring water fountain.There is a 15 minute stop for photos.
• Our journey then continues to the Nouville peninsula for you to admire and learn about the first colonial settlement and its convicts. There is a 15 minute visit at the Colonial penitentiary museum.
• The tour concludes with a 15 minute visit to the Maritime museum to discover the extraordinary journey of French explorer Lapérouse and the history of the famous Amedée lighthouse.

Entry fees for both the Colonial penitentiary and Maritime museum are included.
Departure time : 10.30 am from Quay Ferry boardwalk, which is located next to the Noumea cruise ship terminal.
Lunch and beverages are not included and a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Approximate duration of the excursion: 2h30 departing from the Main Cruise Terminal

This cultural tour is only available at each arrival of a cruise ship.

Limited number of places available.

This magnificent guided sightseeing tour offers everything you need to see in Noumea in a day. Travel in our air-conditioned buses towards your first stop “Le Centre Culturel Tjibaou”/ The Tjibaou Cultural Centre”. You will discover the unique architecture of the Center, a polycultural complex, mainly dedicated to Kanak art.
This tour Includes entrance fees to the Cultural Centre and a guided tour of about 45 minutes.

Then we will head towards the second stop located in the town of Mont Dore, the church at the Catholic mission of Conception, starting point of Christianity in New Caledonia “the church of the Miracles” with the statue of our lady at the top of its bell tower, the remarkable stained glass windows and it’s tropical surroundings with numerous fruit trees including lychee and mango.

Then your journey will continue to the lookout situated at Ouen Toro with a 360 ° view of the Caledonian lagoon and the areas of Mont Dore, Anse-Vata, Baie des Citrons, Promenade Pierre Vernier, magnificent mountain ranges to name a few.
NB: Toilets are available at this stop.

Finally Back to Nouméa city centre, passing by the marinas, town beaches, colonial houses and more…

NOTE : In the event of the closure of the Cultural Center TJIBAOU (holidays or cultural events), this stop will be replaced by the natural water source in the town of Mont Dore.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice

This tour is only available when Cruise ships are in port.

Departure time is organised at time of booking.

Only available in limited number of places either 8 or 13 passengers.

Explore the city of Noumea and it’s surroundings on a private bus with an English speaking guide. Durations of the tours may vary depending on passenger’s choices of destinations.

Any special requests to visit any particular places or areas can be taken into account when booking.

You can take a ride with us throughout the southem area, to the outskirts of the city towards the fresh spring water fountain of Mont-Dore, the Catholic Church of “La Conception”, starting point of Christianity on the Island and the magnificent Tjibaou Cultural Center, a complex multicultural centre dedicated to Kanak Art.

The highlight of this tour is the beautiful lookout of the Ouen-Toro Canon, which has a 360° panoramic view of the Pacific Lagoon, the surrounding islands (Ilot Canard = Duck Island,  Ilot Maître = Master Island), the Amédée Lighthouse, and on to Extreme South of New Caledonia.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice

All risk insurance without franchise

Car rental is only available when Cruise ships are in port.

Morning Ships: From 9 AM to 3.30 PM or 4 PM (depending on cruise ship’s arrival).
Afternoon Ships: From 2.30 PM to 7.30 PM or 8 PM (depending on cruise ship departure time).
Vehicle: Dacia Sandéro (automatic transmission – 5 seats – 5 doors) or Subaru XV 4X4 automatic transmission

All included :
• Delivery and drop off at Nouméa cruise ship terminal
• Refueling
• Vehicle Cleaning
• Full insurance, with franchise 250.000 XPF
• Infant seat available
• Unlimited Km

All risk insurance without franchise

Car rental is only available when Cruise ships are in port.

Morning Ships: From 9 AM to 3.30 PM or 4 PM (depending on cruise ship’s arrival).
Afternoon Ships: From 2.30 PM to 7.30 PM or 8 PM (depending on cruise ship departure time).
Vehicle: Dacia Sandéro (automatic transmission – 5 seats – 5 doors) or Subaru XV 4X4 automatic transmission

All included :
• Delivery and drop off at Nouméa cruise ship terminal
• Refueling
• Vehicle Cleaning
• Full insurance, with franchise 250.000 XPF
• Infant seat available
• Unlimited Km

Open all the year from Wednesday to Sunday, except 1st January and 25th December.
CLOSE MONDAY AND TUESDAY

• From 1 September to 30 April : from 10.15 am to 5.45 pm.
• Du 1er mai au 31 août : de 10h15 à 17h.

Lastest entry time is 45 minutes before the park closes. (Pets, vehicles, bicycles, rollerblades and balls prohibited)

The Botanical Park and Zoo / Parc Forestier Michel Corbasson opened in 1972, is one of the most popular attractions in Noumea.

This park was created to guarantee the protection of one of the last plots of dry forest that exists in the city of Nouméa. Covering an area of 34 hectares, it houses the only collection of live terrestrial animals of New Caledonia.

Natural Heritage :

• Flora : The park is home to several areas of dry forest, araucaria plantations, a palm grove and a collection of cacti.
• Fauna : The animal collection numbers more than 700 animals including several species endemic to New Caledonia. Birds, reptiles and endemic mammals are on show for visitors. Some remarkable species included in the park are : the Cagou (Rhynochetos jubatus) the emblem of New Caledonia and protected bird, the Flying fox (Pteropus ornatus), the Caledonian crow (corvus moneduloides) the giant gecko of Leach (Rhacodactylus leachinus).
• Landscape : Visitors can discover the magnificant views of Noumea and its bays from within the park.

The package includes transfers and admission fees to the park (note this is not a guided tour).

You can choose to leave from 10:30am onwards and a last shuttle is around 2pm.

You can stay as long as you want 1, 2 or 3 hours.

Please wear appropriate shoes and get ready for a long and rewarding day.

• Terms of cancelation :
  30 days before : 100%
  7 days before : 50%Ability to transfer the ticket to the person of your choice