Plage de la Baie des Citrons
Plage de la Baie des Citrons
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Doug W
9 contributions
Jan 2023
We visited the Plage de la Baie des Citrons as part of our holiday.
It is in a very popular location, close to many Cafes and restaurants. The water is warm, divine. The beach is in pristine condition.
It is in a very popular location, close to many Cafes and restaurants. The water is warm, divine. The beach is in pristine condition.
Written 17 January 2023
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Denise M
Hamilton, New Zealand15 contributions
Feb 2019
We walked here from Anse Vata beach where we were staying which was about a 20 minute walk. Lots of cafes and restaurants. Had a very average meal at the bewery bar. Beach looked sheltered and was certainly being well used but I perfer Anse Vata but if you had small children you might perfer this one. It's on the bus route so it's worth having a look.
Written 22 January 2020
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GO W
Auckland, New Zealand9 contributions
June 2023
Loved how calm this bay was even when there was a strong wind at Anse Vata beach next door. There is a roped off area here for swimming now, because of the shark warnings. You can’t swim at all at Anse Vata.
Written 5 June 2023
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Victoria Steele
Auckland Central, New Zealand79 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
I am staying close to the beach. It's a nice beach but not what I expected. No crystal clear blue water. It's much the same as home. Lots of nice restaurants along the beach. Nice to walk. Pretty sunsets.
Written 15 October 2022
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CharlieOscarPapa
Dunedin, New Zealand543 contributions
Oct 2022
Patrolled beach, at least at weekends, and good people watching. Restaurants and cafes line the road behind, though seem quite expensive. Safe swimming (though fairly steep slope and plenty of trees for shade. Popular local beach.
Written 7 October 2022
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MegsM
Auckland, New Zealand627 contributions
Sept 2022 • Family
We were staying opposite the bay, the beach has good facilities eg showers, toilets etc as well as lots of parking. The snorkelling to the west of the beach was some of the best we have done - straight out from the beach! Believe the eastern end was good too but we didn’t try there. Amazing variety of fish and corals.
Written 29 October 2022
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Julesgoesglobal
Sydney, Australia46 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
We had only a day in Noumea (and my previous visit was 12 years ago) so we wandered both Lemon Bay and Anse Vata. We had debated which to swim and eat at in our short stay and if you have the same debate we would sum it up like this... Anse Vata for swimming (more sand) and Lemon Bay for more upmarket dining...
- Anse Vata has more sand for a swim, where Lemon Bay was more rocky and narrow. Both are fine, but I think we'd go Anse Vata next time.We enjoyed wandering Lemon Bay as it is so relaxed and french, where Anse Vata was more Gold Coast vibe, but we still liked the sandy beach at Anse Vata albeit less secluded.
-Lemon Bay has more upmarket restaurants (though still couldn't find anything typically French, the range was more like good steaks, crepe house - closest to typical french we saw, and your typical salad and seafood gourmet places, many places had lovely decor for a leisurely lunch in the sea breeze. Anse Vata had less expensive and less tasteful restaurants, but they looked busy and fresh (things like burgers... in fact a colourful tropical burger shop mid way along Anse Vata was overrun with locals which we thought was a good sign).
They are only a 10 minute walk between the two. There are regular tourist buses for a ride into town.
Hope that helps others plan.
- Anse Vata has more sand for a swim, where Lemon Bay was more rocky and narrow. Both are fine, but I think we'd go Anse Vata next time.We enjoyed wandering Lemon Bay as it is so relaxed and french, where Anse Vata was more Gold Coast vibe, but we still liked the sandy beach at Anse Vata albeit less secluded.
-Lemon Bay has more upmarket restaurants (though still couldn't find anything typically French, the range was more like good steaks, crepe house - closest to typical french we saw, and your typical salad and seafood gourmet places, many places had lovely decor for a leisurely lunch in the sea breeze. Anse Vata had less expensive and less tasteful restaurants, but they looked busy and fresh (things like burgers... in fact a colourful tropical burger shop mid way along Anse Vata was overrun with locals which we thought was a good sign).
They are only a 10 minute walk between the two. There are regular tourist buses for a ride into town.
Hope that helps others plan.
Written 16 February 2013
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nashby101
Halekulani, Australia26 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
During a day visit from a P&O cruise ship we did another half day tour before going to Lemon Bay. We used the HOHO bus to get to Lemon Bay Beach front.
One thing to keep in mind, we were in Noumea on a Saturday and just after 11:30 am were unable to get tickets from the local operator for their Hop On Hop Off bus because local custom is to rest between 11am and 1 pm, fortunately P&O cruise operators were able to sell us tickets.
Lemon Bay beach is a beautiful beach with fine sand, no need for reef shoes here, salty water and fresh water showers to wash the salt off on offer spaced out along the beach, so good!! Many trees along the beach provide shade and a buffer from the road way and shops.
Just across the road is many places to eat and or find a drink. We sampled the fine Number 1 beer at the brewery, a cold pint was very refreshing and the atmosphere is great.
When we were finished we jumped back on the HOHO bus that returned us back to the cruise terminal.
When in Noumea we used the local pacific francs, but most places seemed to take Aus Dollars if that was all you had.
Overall a really good experience!
One thing to keep in mind, we were in Noumea on a Saturday and just after 11:30 am were unable to get tickets from the local operator for their Hop On Hop Off bus because local custom is to rest between 11am and 1 pm, fortunately P&O cruise operators were able to sell us tickets.
Lemon Bay beach is a beautiful beach with fine sand, no need for reef shoes here, salty water and fresh water showers to wash the salt off on offer spaced out along the beach, so good!! Many trees along the beach provide shade and a buffer from the road way and shops.
Just across the road is many places to eat and or find a drink. We sampled the fine Number 1 beer at the brewery, a cold pint was very refreshing and the atmosphere is great.
When we were finished we jumped back on the HOHO bus that returned us back to the cruise terminal.
When in Noumea we used the local pacific francs, but most places seemed to take Aus Dollars if that was all you had.
Overall a really good experience!
Written 4 February 2017
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travellingdoctor48
Auckland, New Zealand146 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
the beach is well protected from the wind thus perfect for swimming. if you dont feel like swimming, there are lots of restaurants and shops that can keep you busy for hours. next door is the aquarium too
Written 1 October 2014
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Sakiko Jazmin
Osaka, Japan84 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
There are many restaurants and bars over the road, so sometimes bit noisy for night time. However it’s very good place for morning walk with feeling breeze.
Written 6 January 2020
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Hi there,
Is there a ferry port from Plage de la baie de Citrons to go to Duck Island?
Written 4 June 2017
I’m sorry I have no idea. Hope someone else can help!
Written 3 October 2017
what number public bus goes to lemon beach and where does it leave from?
Written 4 January 2017
Bus lines 10 and 11 go from Centre Ville (the town centre) to Baie des Citrons (Lemon Bay).
Bus stops are marked by white pillars on the side of the road. Sometimes there is a shelter too, but not always.
The bus routes are colour-coded. If I recall correctly, this is the green route. It is quite a pretty drive along the coast.
Where to catch the bus depends on where you're coming from, of course. Coming from Centre Ville, we found the best place to catch the bus was on Rue Georges Clemenceau, next to the market, which is just to the South of Centre Ville.
The market is worth a visit in itself. Check times -- it is not open in the afternoons.
You can buy a ticket on the bus. It costs 210 francs per person. After buying the ticket, you have to validate it by inserting it into the yellow ticket machine at the front of the bus.
A little further on from Baie des Citrons is Anse Vata (Vata Cove in English). It also has a great beach, with cafes and restaurants nearby. Bus routes 10 and 11 go to Anse Vata after Baie des Citrons.
Enjoy!
Written 13 January 2017
Hi I'd like to know how long to spend in New Caledonia to see it properly. I am visiting a relative but won't be returning and want to 'do it well' My cousin says 3 weeks. I can stay up to 4. Any other advice? I want to see it all but don't tend to sit around relaxing much.
Written 29 November 2016
I drove right around the island in 5 days. Keep in mind that there are very few hotels outside of noumea
Written 5 January 2017
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