Tjibaou Cultural Centre
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Port
Noumea, New Caledonia
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$79.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Drive to the Kanak Cultural Center, passing the beautiful bays of Nouméa en route -- Lemon Bay, Anse Vata Beach and the Promenade Vernier.
The Cultural Center, designed by Renzo Piano, is a harmonious alliance of traditional and modern indigenous New Caledonian (Kanak) architecture.
The highlight of your outing is a 45-minute, very easy walk with your guide along the Kanak Pathway. Your guide will capture your imagination with tales of Kanak mythology and folklore as you stroll the shaded, flora-lined trail. The path leads to three imposing, faithfully reconstructed, traditional Melanesian huts from three different regions.
Back within the main air-conditioned center, view the various exhibition huts housing precious ritual masks and costumes, totems and sculptures -- all of exceptional standard.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water. Bring insect repellent.