Penal Colony History of New Caledonia
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Puerto
Noumea, Nueva Caledonia
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$59
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 3 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Uncover New Caledonia’s convict past on the Nouville Peninsula, site of New Caledonia’s earliest French penal colony, dating back to 1863.
An air-conditioned motorcoach ride brings you to the penitentiary. Your guide will lead you through the tormented past of the people who resided here in terrible hardship, often convicted for very petty crimes. You’ll enter the little chapel, the administration building, and the old bakery.
Some of these buildings have been renovated over the years but can still offer an appreciation of the history and living conditions in early 19th-century New Caledonia.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not suitable for guest with walking difficulties. 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.