Ouvéa
BEACHES
Hnimêk
A fascinating ecosystem threatened by rising waters, the extreme north of the main island of Ouvéa offers landscapes suspended between sky and sea.
The north of the island of Ouvéa is a long procession of islets that stretch into the Great Ocean. Listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since July 2008, the lagoon of this atoll, with a perfume of Polynesia, offers the intimate sensations of land that is still virgin. The sea and the sky mingle in a mist of intense light. Antoine leads his hikers to the sustaining mangrove, the dry forest and the shark nursery. At the beginning of the hot season, dozens of lemon sharks (Negaprion acutidens), black-tip lagoon sharks (Carcharhinus melanopterus), and white-tip lagoon or coral sharks (Triaenodon obesus) gather in the lagoon near the beach to mate and streak the blue surface with their fins. A journey of sand, coral, light and wind. He guides walkers towards the Faasi Channel, a breach that separates the main island of Iaaï from the Islet Unyee which is home to a huge mangrove area rich in biodiversity, where the inhabitants of the Teouta Tribe go crab fishing.
Spoken languages
- French
OPENING
- All year round.
CONTACTS
- Omei Antoine
- Hnimêk
98814 Ouvéa - +687 98 72 05
- +687 97 76 99
- hnimeknurserie@gmail.com
See also
Located in the Roh Tribe in the far north of the island, Eoce Bay is accessible only on foot or by boat and accompanied by a guide.
A little gem protected by the surrounding cliffs; Kiki beach is one of Lifou's best-kept secrets.
At the end of the path which crosses a huge coconut grove, the small beach of Leone hides at the foot of a dramatic cliff.
Located about twenty minutes from Wé the island’s capital, the pretty beach of Peng is particularly appreciated for its calm and clear waters.
The most beautiful beach on the island, ideal for just relaxing in the shade of the many fake tobacco trees (Faux tabac), but also snorkelling or angling.
Chateaubriand Bay is a deep bay that stretches from the Luecila tribal village in the north to the port of Wé in the south and is ideally located in the centre of the island.
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.
At the northeast of the island, the beautiful beach of Dranin is protected by cliffs and is accessible only with a guide.
A popular mooring and launching site for boaties, Drueulu Beach is made up of several small rocky coves.
With its postcard colours, this is one of the most beautiful beaches in New Caledonia.
At the foot of Cape Wabao, Hpédé Bay is home to numerous small beaches and coves, and seabeds that are both colourful and easily accessible. It is an amazing spot from which to enjoy the sunset over Cape Wabao.
You have been warned, here Lifou reveals its most beautiful jewel: the beach of Luengöni!
The beautiful beach of Shini is a white sand beach with a very rich seabed ideal for snorkelling and is accessible from Nengone Village hotel.
Between Patho to the north and Kurin to the south, this long beach reveals its wild and invigorating nature.
The only beach located on the east coast of the island, it offers a paradisiacal setting and turquoise water.
A small quiet bay where turtles and the children of the place frolic, to discover at sunset.
Easily accessible, Wabao beach alternates white sand beaches and small secret coves.
Located in the southern part of the island in the Mou tribal area, Ahmelewedr Bay, the twin of Wadra Bay is a place of great charm, and one steeped in history.
The longest beach in New Caledonia, a ribbon of more than 20 km of pure white sand!
Ekure is a secluded beach north of Maré accessible only on foot or by boat.
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