New Caledonia has excellent roads and it's a good option to rent a car and drive around the big island of Grande Terre. You can stop along the way in nice hotels, motels or gites or you can camp in managed campgrounds.There are 5 roads that cross the mountainous interior of New Caledonia's island of Grande Terre. The Transversal, going from Kone on the west coast to Poindimie and Touho on the east coast is arguably the best of the 5 roads.There are several scenic stops along the way. For information on fly drive holidays in New Caledonia get a copy of the Rocket Guide to New Caledonia.