Île Larégnère Anchorage

Île Larégnère sits about 7 NM from Nouméa, making it an easy half-day run out to a proper nature reserve protecting some impressive reef formations. You'll find mooring buoys in over 3.5 m or good holding ground around 6 m if you prefer to drop the hook — just expect a bit of roll from the swell, which comes in at an angle to the trade winds. Weekdays are notably quieter, so aim for those if you want the place mostly to yourself.