Koné is a small town in New Caledonia on Grande Terre island. It is the seat of government for the Northern Province.

Understand

Nine tribes are represented in Koné.

Get in

• 1 Koné Airport (KNQ  ^IATA). The airport is served by Air Calédonie, the domestic airline.  

Get around

The town is one of the smallest in New Caledonia. You may want a car to visit outlying areas.

Do

• Enjoy hiking or horse-riding in the Central Mountain Range.

Sleep

• Check into the Bienvenue a la Ferme (Welcome to the Farm) network. There you can stay with a local family and learn more about the culture. This network also has options like where to buy produce and take tours.

Go next

• Take the Koné-Tiwaka road to see a variety of landscapes, including the country's largest pine forest. You will cross from the eastern coast to the western coast.