Ouvéa
Diving site, Coral reef, Natural beach
Hwakaiö Beach
A small beach in the extreme south on the island of Mouli, from where in good weather you can see New Caledonia’s main island, Grande Terre.
After the Mouli tribal village, the small road goes south between coconut groves and traditional fields. At the very end, the road opens out onto the small beach of Hwakaiö which offers a view of the first isle of the Southern Pleiades (Gece) and on the horizon is Grande Terre. The beach is quiet and lined with sharp coral, a spot that is perfect for sunsets. With suitable shoes, it is possible to discover the beautiful fringing reef at low tide, and at high tide equipped with flippers, a mask and a snorkel, the reef and the drop-off offer a rich and varied show.
Spoken languages
- French
OPENING
- All year round.
See also
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.
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.
Emerald green water holes are hidden in the middle of a lush forest.
Fayawa Islet is located south of Ouvéa Island, between Mouli Island and Lékiny Cliffs.
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.
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.
Northeast of Lifou, the Devil's Cave is a mysterious place full of legends.
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!
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.
The majestic cliffs at Lékiny stretch for nearly 3 kilometres and are about twenty metres high at their highest point.
A site by the sea where waves and swells have formed potholes in the coral formations.
At Wedrumel you can discover the largest underground cave in Lifou.
Near Luengöni Beach, a network of galleries leads to an underground pool with cool and clear refreshing water.
Hidden under the cover of trees near the Takedji tribal village this water hole serves as a refuge for a large number of turtles
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.
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 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!
Magnificent cliffs overlooking the lagoon and located north of the island in the Jokin tribal village.
Hidden in the forest about fifty metres from the main road, Pethoen Cave is home to a variety of magnificent stalactites.
Sandalwood Bay stretches for nearly 50 km, from Cap Mandé in the south to Cap Aimé Martin in the north.
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.
Nestled in the heart of the forest that covers the south of the island, you can discover Anubet cave.
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