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Ouvéa Natural wonder

Hanawa Blue Hole

Wedged between the beach and the road, the Blue Hole of Hanawa is a seawater hole 30 metres in diameter, and of unknown depth.

The blue hole of Hanawa is hidden near the road before the Col du Casse-Cou going up to the north of the island, in the narrowest part of the isthmus that marks the boundary between the districts of Fayaoué and Saint-Joseph. This petrol-blue colour circular pool of 30 m in diameter is supplied with seawater through cracks in the coral. A magical site, with soothing beauty, which serves as a bathing place for the children of the tribe and a refuge for sea turtles. A team of divers of Jacques Cousteau, the French underwater explorer dived here but never managed to reach the bottom. A little further and hidden in the vegetation, is a second less easily accessible water hole.

Spoken languages

  • French

OPENING

  • All year round.

CONTACTS

  • Hanawa
    98814 Ouvéa

PRICES

Free access.

See also

The potholes of Cap des Pins
Coral reef

The potholes of Cap des Pins

Lifou
A site by the sea where waves and swells have formed potholes in the coral formations.
The Jokin Cliffs
Falaise,Point de vue

The Jokin Cliffs

Lifou
Magnificent cliffs overlooking the lagoon and located north of the island in the Jokin tribal village.
Natural Aquarium
Natural wonder

Natural Aquarium

Maré
This natural basin with its crystal-clear waters, fed by the passage of the sea under the coral, serves as a refuge for turtles and fish.
Southern Pleiades
Island

Southern Pleiades

Ouvéa
The Atoll of Ouvéa is closed to the west by a string of uninhabited islets and sandbanks that stretch like comet tails clinging to the ends of the main island, the Northern and Southern Pleiades, separated by the Anemata Pass.
Lékiny Bay
Bay

Lékiny Bay

Ouvéa
Lékiny Bay, a beautiful, well-sheltered body of water with unique colours, is a customary fishing reserve for the people of the Fayawa tribal village, a small island located in the bay.
Pethoen Cave
Cave

Pethoen Cave

Maré
Hidden in the forest about fifty metres from the main road, Pethoen Cave is home to a variety of magnificent stalactites.
The Jila Cave
Cave

The Jila Cave

Lifou
At Wedrumel you can discover the largest underground cave in Lifou.
The Jewels of Inagoj
Curiosité naturelle,Forêt,Mare

The Jewels of Inagoj

Lifou
Emerald green water holes are hidden in the middle of a lush forest.
Cape Wabao
Cape

Cape Wabao

Maré
Cape Wabao dominates the southwest of the island with its coral terraces bristling with columnar pines, overlooking small rocky coves with transparent waters that are rich in a wide variety of fish, ideal for snorkelling.
Turtle Hole
Natural wonder

Turtle Hole

Ouvéa
Hidden under the cover of trees near the Takedji tribal village this water hole serves as a refuge for a large number of turtles
Shabadran Bay
Falaise,Récif corallien,Baie

Shabadran Bay

Maré
The small bay of Shabadran, protected by a collection of cliffs and columnar pines is one of the most beautiful sites in New Caledonia, it is accessible via an excursion that is as unforgettable as it is demanding!
Bone Hole
Natural wonder

Bone Hole

Maré
The Bone hole is an impressive coral sinkhole some 40 m deep and 30 m in diameter, and which is just a few metres from the road.
Sandalwood Bay
Bay

Sandalwood Bay

Lifou
Sandalwood Bay stretches for nearly 50 km, from Cap Mandé in the south to Cap Aimé Martin in the north.
Fayawa Islet
Island

Fayawa Islet

Ouvéa
Fayawa Islet is located south of Ouvéa Island, between Mouli Island and Lékiny Cliffs.
The Devil's Cave
Cave

The Devil's Cave

Lifou
Northeast of Lifou, the Devil's Cave is a mysterious place full of legends.
Lékiny Cliffs
Falaise,Récif corallien

Lékiny Cliffs

Ouvéa
The majestic cliffs at Lékiny stretch for nearly 3 kilometres and are about twenty metres high at their highest point.
Northern Pleiades
Island

Northern Pleiades

Ouvéa
The Atoll of Ouvéa is closed to the west by a string of uninhabited islets and sandbanks that stretch like comet tails clinging to the ends of the main island, these are known as the Northern and Southern Pleiades, and they are separated by the Anemata Pass.
Xodre Cliffs
Cliff

Xodre Cliffs

Lifou
Just south of Lifou, the cliffs of Xodre are a wild and mineral place, from where you can see Tiga island and even Maré island in good weather.
Luengöni Cave
Cave

Luengöni Cave

Lifou
Near Luengöni Beach, a network of galleries leads to an underground pool with cool and clear refreshing water.
Warrior’s Leap
Falaise,Point de vue

Warrior’s Leap

Maré
7 km from La Roche, legend has it that a warrior, cornered by his enemies, crossed with a single leap this seven-metre-wide ravine in the cliffs overlooking Allier Bay.
Niri Bay
Bay

Niri Bay

Maré
Niri Bay, embellished with small coves of coral rocks opening out on the lagoon, is an ideal spot for swimming and snorkelling. You can also observe dolphins that come every year to breed in its turquoise waters.
Mouli Bridge
Viewpoint

Mouli Bridge

Ouvéa
The bridge of Mouli spans the inlet that separates the main island of Ouvéa from the island of Mouli, and where a photo break is essential!
Anubet Cave
Cave

Anubet Cave

Ouvéa
Nestled in the heart of the forest that covers the south of the island, you can discover Anubet cave.

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