Ouvéa
Natural wonder
Turtle Hole
Hidden under the cover of trees near the Takedji tribal village this water hole serves as a refuge for a large number of turtles
Head to the north of the island, to Takedji, between Heo and Gossanah. At the entrance to Heo, ask for directions as there is no sign. A hundred metres from the road and after a short walk through the vegetation, you will come across a beautiful water hole supplied with seawater through cracks in the rock, some of which are wide enough to let turtles through. Away from the lagoon, they seem to have come here to take a cool break in the silence of the place. You can tour the whole site and even take a dip if you wish!
Spoken languages
- French
OPENING
- All year round.
See also
The majestic cliffs at Lékiny stretch for nearly 3 kilometres and are about twenty metres high at their highest point.
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.
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!
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.
Nestled in the heart of the forest that covers the south of the island, you can discover Anubet cave.
Wedged between the beach and the road, the Blue Hole of Hanawa is a seawater hole 30 metres in diameter, and of unknown depth.
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.
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.
Sandalwood Bay stretches for nearly 50 km, from Cap Mandé in the south to Cap Aimé Martin in the north.
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.
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!
Emerald green water holes are hidden in the middle of a lush forest.
Northeast of Lifou, the Devil's Cave is a mysterious place full of legends.
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.
Fayawa Islet is located south of Ouvéa Island, between Mouli Island and Lékiny Cliffs.
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.
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.
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.
Magnificent cliffs overlooking the lagoon and located north of the island in the Jokin tribal village.
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