NEW CALEDONIA KITE CRUISE

EXPLORE NEW CALEDONIA WITH TOM HEBERT

In 2013, Zephyr Tours teamed up with pro kiter Tom Hebert to create New Caledonia’s most exclusive kitesurfing adventure. Known for beaches and its blend of French and native Kanak influences, Noumea has many easily accessible kite spots along the mainland, and there is more out on the reef!

Knowing that your holiday is fully catered for by the Zephyr professionals, frees your mind to enjoy this remote and stunning location. Dive into the crystal-clear waters and catch a cray, drop a line in to get a fish for dinner, or just lie back in a hammock and soak up the tropical sun.

With a maximum of six guests and three crew, you’ll receive the best service, feast on the finest cuisine only the French can provide, and enjoy a kitesurfing holiday very few people will ever experience.

ONLY THE BEST CONDITIONS

Expect 15-20 knots of warm, clean winds coming in consistency most days from 11am to sunset during the summer months. Each day there will be new beaches, deserted Islands to explore, and adventures to be had, with flat water, chop, and if you are lucky, you might get some waves too!

If you are a competent freerider or freestyler who’s up for long down-winders, boat launches, crazy kite adventures and cruising the open ocean, then this tour is for you.

  • 15 – 20 knots from October through to March
  • Lunch time winds with loads of time for kiting and snorkelling
  • Fish for tuna, spear coral trout and free-dive for crayfish
  • Stand-up paddle boarding around the Islands or in the waves
  • Search for waves on the outer reefs for a kite, SUP or surf
  • Deserted island exploring, camping and bonfires

TOM HEBERT

Born and bred in the South Pacific, Tom grew up living and breathing the ocean. Since ’99 he’s been the vice world champion twice, won multiple French and New Caledonian freestyle comps and has been the only Frenchman to win a PKRA stop.

When he’s not travelling the world competing in the Redbull King of the Air or doing photo shoots for his kite sponsors, Duotone Kiteboarding, Tom joins the Zephyr team to deliver personalised kitesurfing adventure packages on his home turf in New Caledonia.

Riding alongside professionals is your ticket to improve and test your limits. Tom’s slick and stylish riding is something to behold; he’s best known for old-school moves that are big, high and always stylish.

SET SAIL IN A SECLUDED PARADISE

Your time on the water starts the same day you arrive in New Caledonia as you cruise out to your first Islands on Tom’s luxury 43ft sailing catamaran, Lady Helen. Then it’s action-packed every day with Tom and the crew.

For the week, your competent crew will follow the winds to the best kite spots along the coast on a one-way exploration where you’ll see none; or very few, other kiters… Perfect!

  • Find your groove and settle in with easy kiting around Maste and La Amedee Islands

  • Take a long downwinder back to the mainland to ride the local kite spot with Tom and his mates
  • Island hop inside the reef, kiting, paddleboarding, snorkelling and exploring all the deserted Islands along the way

  • Take up Tom’s challenge to ride with him, copy his moves and get expert tips and tricks

  • Explore the outer reefs to fish for pelagic’s (tuna, wahoo, mahi mahi, etc) and hopefully grab a wave or two

ALL TOURS INCLUDE

  • Advanced coaching and small group clinics
  • Coaching tips from Tom Hebert
  • Twin -share accommodation on board a luxury 43ft sailing catamaran
  • Meet ‘n greet at the airport and all transfers
  • All meals daily
  • Kite adventures and island hopping to epic kite spots

A KITESURFER'S ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND

Sailing away on our luxury catamaran to endless secluded kitesurfing locations, you’ll never ride the same location twice, and the whole time, Tom with inspire you to push your limits and “make it stylish #newcalstyle.

Close to Australia, New Caledonia is like nowhere else. It’s a kitesurfer’s playground. Jaw-dropping islands reveal the perfect combination of amazing landscapes and superb kitesurfing. Just a short flight from the Australia’s east coast makes it the perfect destination for a short adventure holiday!

Spectacular natural scenery, breathtakingly beautiful islands, and a unique fusion of French and Melanesian culture make New Caledonia one of the true jewels of the South Pacific.

GETTING THERE

Getting to Noumea is easy and relatively affordable.

It’s a just a short haul flight from Australia or New Zealand. Arriving at noon, Tom will be waiting at the Airport ready to take you straight to the Yacht and out on the water.

As this is a one-way cruise, you will disembark at the Marina de Port Ouenghi, just north of La Tontouta Airport. Airport transfers are included on your tour dates, but if you intend to stay a little longer (and we recommend you do), it’s just a short trip back to Noumea to continue your holiday.

We highly recommended arriving early to explore Noumea for the day or tack a night on at the end. If you choose to do this, you’ll need to make your own arrangements to meet the crew at the correct departure place and time.

INSURANCE

Holiday insurance is highly recommended from the day you pay your deposit as it will cover you if you can’t make it or injure yourself on tour.

We also recommend becoming a member of Kiteboarding Australia (if you are not already one). They offer personal liability insurance  which will cover you in the event of a kiteboarding injury 365 days a year. Check out their website for pricing, inclusions and benefits.

THE LADY HELEN

Relax and enjoy the tour onboard the beautiful Lady Helen.

Complete with three double guest cabins, two bathrooms, three single cabins for the crew, and a spacious galley kitchen, this 43ft sailing catamaran is fully equipped with all the essential toys for you to play on, such as paddle boards, snorkel and masks, fishing gear and spears.

The tender will always be available for downwinders and rescues, and the sails will be your daily transfers to the next epic kite spot. There is loads of room on deck for your own gear, and Tom will have some of the latest Duotone gear for you to test out as well.

NEW CAL CUISINE

How spoiled you’ll be with a full-time local cook serving up divine French food morning, noon and night.

With a huge selection of pastries, cheeses, small goods, baguettes, fruit, coffee, juice and freshly caught fish, there will be something new and delectable to enjoy each day while island hopping through the French Islands on this awesome kite cruise.

All meals are included, however, you’ll need to stock up and purchase your matching wines, sunset beers and cocktail mixers before you set sail.

AWESOME EXPERIENCES ARE BEST SHARED

There’s nothing better than sharing boat life with your mates, and with this intimate tour, it shouldn’t be hard to convince your friends to join you on this epic adventure with Tom.

Organise your own group to book this private charter for 4 to 6 people (kiters or non-kiters) and choose any 7 days between October and February each year.

No friends, no worries!

Choose a mixed group tour on set dates and we will fill the boat with other passionate kiters to share this amazing experience with. Save loads of dough by sharing a cabin with your kiting buddy or spouse.

NEW CALEDONIA KITE CRUISE - PRIVATE CHARTER

Choose any seven days within the season and fill the boat with up to six people.

NEW CALEDONIA KITE CRUISE - MIXED GROUP

Don’t wait for your mates to join you, jump onto one of our set date tours and make new ones!

TOUR DATES

Due to Covid-19 and travel restrictions, we currently don’t have any tour dates available. We are confident that restrictions will soon ease and this tour will be up and running toward the end of 2022.

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