Visiting the Chesterfield, Entrecasteaux, and Bellona protected areas.
In August 2018, New Caledonia created the Parc Naturel de la Mer de Corail reserve that includes the Chesterfield, Bellona, Entrecasteaux, Pétrie and Astrolabe reefs. The islands and reefs are designated "integral reserves" allowing no access or human activity except scientific research authorized in advance by the Parc Naturel de la Mer de Corail.
Download a description of the Natural Park of the Coral Sea
Closed Reserves
Currently the Entrecasteau and Astrolabe Marine reserves are closed reserves and pleasure yachts are not allowed to visit them. Hopefully this will change in the future.
