Attractions in New Caledonia

Editor's Choice: New Caledonia

New Caledonia's Grande Terre features diverse geological formations ranging from northern karst landscapes to the southern red earth. This selection highlights the Coeur de Voh, a natural heart-shaped mangrove formation, and the iconic limestone cliffs of Hienghène. These sites provide vantage points over the UNESCO-listed lagoon, the submerged trees of the Rivière Bleue, and the rugged peaks of the central mountain range, showcasing the archipelago’s unique biodiversity and volcanic history.

Editor's Choice: New Caledonia — Map

A

vue du Coeur de Voh

Natural heart-shaped formation in the mangrove forest, best viewed from the summit of Mount Katépaïé.

B

Belvédère de la Poule

Overlooks the Poule Couveuse, a massive black limestone formation resembling a brooding hen in the bay.

C

Point de vue baie de Hienghène

Panoramic vista of the Hienghène lagoon, the Sphinx rock formation, and the Lindéralique cliffs.

D

Belvédère de la cascade de Tao

Overlooks a multi-tiered waterfall on the slopes of Mount Panié, the highest peak in New Caledonia.

E

Rivière Bleue

Provincial park featuring the Drowned Forest of submerged trees and thousand-year-old Great Kaori trees.

F

Excursion Bota-méré (point de vue 360)

Hilltop lookout in Thio providing a 360-degree view of the lagoon and the historic nickel mining infrastructure.

G

Grottes d'Adio

Karst cave system featuring underground galleries and limestone formations located in the Adio valley.

H

Cap Reine Charlotte

The southernmost tip of Grande Terre, featuring a historic lighthouse and views of the Havannah Channel.

I

Vue du Pic Monnier

High-altitude peak near Houaïlou with views across the central mountain range and the eastern coastline.

J

Point de vue Croix du plateau de Thia

Lookout point on the Thia plateau overlooking the central plains and the mountain range.

K

Koyaboa

Steep peak in Koné providing views of the surrounding mining plateaus and the coastal mangroves.

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