Ouvéa
Island
Southern Pleiades
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.
The southern Pleiades are full of exceptional scuba diving sites. Several boat trips are offered to discover the Gee and Gece Motus, which are the closest to the main island. Snorkel freely and observe the underwater fauna and flora. The diver is spoilt for choice between the turtles, manta rays, sharks and reef fish in this colourful and preserved water garden! A very large population of gorgonians (Astroboa nuda) has taken up residence in the southern Pleiades which, along with those in the north, are nesting sites for green sea turtles.
DESCRIPTION
- Services :
- Guided tours
Spoken languages
- French
CONTACTS
- Aema Charly
- Mouli
BP 49 - 98814 Ouvéa - +687 45 07 60
- +687 75 08 89
- +687 95 23 25
- aemacm@lagoon.nc
See also
Fayawa Islet is located south of Ouvéa Island, between Mouli Island and Lékiny Cliffs.
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.
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.
Sandalwood Bay stretches for nearly 50 km, from Cap Mandé in the south to Cap Aimé Martin in the north.
Nestled in the heart of the forest that covers the south of the island, you can discover Anubet cave.
Northeast of Lifou, the Devil's Cave is a mysterious place full of legends.
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.
Hidden in the forest about fifty metres from the main road, Pethoen Cave is home to a variety of magnificent stalactites.
A site by the sea where waves and swells have formed potholes in the coral formations.
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 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!
Magnificent cliffs overlooking the lagoon and located north of the island in the Jokin tribal village.
At Wedrumel you can discover the largest underground cave in Lifou.
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!
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.
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.
Wedged between the beach and the road, the Blue Hole of Hanawa is a seawater hole 30 metres in diameter, and of unknown depth.
Emerald green water holes are hidden in the middle of a lush forest.
The majestic cliffs at Lékiny stretch for nearly 3 kilometres and are about twenty metres high at their highest point.
Near Luengöni Beach, a network of galleries leads to an underground pool with cool and clear refreshing water.
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