Archaeology handicrafts and science and technology sites to visit Loyalty Islands Province

Jinek Bay offers easy and wonderful water explorations. Palmes, masque and snorkeling are enough to take advantage of this real natural aquarium! Leave the small pontoon, get off the stairs and spend hours contemplating the lives of fish and corals in less than three metres of water. You may be married to blue parrots, Moorish idols and other colorful creatures. Please do not damage the seabed on your passage! The place is filled upon arrival of the liners.

No sign will show you the way to this lovingly planted Garden of Eden. It is here that Felix and Janine welcome travelers every day to the heart of their vanilla plantation. More than 1,000 plants have been planted on the trunks of local species and are kept at man's height to be able to fertilize the beautiful ephemeral orchid and pick the pods without too much difficulty. It is Felix Bolé who has revived the activity on the island. Fascinating.

South of Mu, the beautiful cliffs of Xodre have been carved out of the coral over the years and now show their lovely face from elsewhere. Stacked with caves, each more mysterious than the other, it will be necessary to ask the permission of the local tribe to access this enchanting site. To keep in mind however: The visit of the caves is obligatory in the presence of a local guide. A detail which could bother the solitary tourists, but the guides are very pleasant and have pleasure to tell the legends of the place.

Vanilla is an institution in New Caledonia, and the locals are always keen to produce the tastiest vanilla possible. And La Vanille Joyeuse is no exception to this rule. The friendly Lues offers to discover his vanilla plantation for a 1.5 hour visit, and you can feel the passion in the heart and eyes of this charming man as he explains how vanilla is grown according to processes full of ancient tradition. He also sells pods and artisanal products. A good time to spend and to enjoy.

The beach of Luengöni is undoubtedly the most beautiful of the island. White sand, coconut palms, turquoise water with crystal reflections are all good reasons to take in the view. In its center, a coral rock emerges from the sea and makes the place even more romantic. The magic of the place is total, a must-see during a stay in Lifou. To the south, the Cap des Pins bears its name and a lighthouse has been built there. Possibility of fast PMT during a relaxing break in this place. One of the most beautiful beaches of Lifou after Peng.

Marie-Reine and Pierre Dialla give a 2-hour tour of this cave located at the foot of the Ceu cliffs, where the tribe's ancestors are buried. Many mysteries surround this place, both quiet and authentic. Located just behind the airfield, come and discover the Hulup cave, a place that one would think was out of time and whose calm is matched only by its impressive stalactites and stalagmites. The guides will tell you everything you need to know about this place full of legends and myths. At the end, a swim awaits you!

Located in the heart of the Tenane tribe in the north of the island, this famous and beautiful vanilla plantation organizes tours upon request and sells beans and local handicrafts in its store. The host, Pa Kaloi Cawidrone, has been passionate about vanilla and its exploitation for decades, and his vanilla plantation is ideally located in a region and forest known for its many tales and legends. An excellent visit.

Between Tadine and Cengeite, a short signposted path leads to a beautiful natural pool with amazing colors, dug in the coral and communicating with the sea through a siphon. During the hurricane season, fish and turtles come to shelter there, but you can go there at any time to contemplate the fauna. Yeiwéné Yeiwéné, a pro-independence leader assassinated in 1989 with Tjibaou, is buried nearby. Swimming is forbidden, but you can still admire the shy fish. A small path on the right leads to the coast.

Located less than 2 km from La Roche, this monument is one of the most important of its kind in the Pacific. This heap of coral blocks, dating approximately from the year 500 of our era, keeps all its mystery. According to legend, the tribes of La Roche and Hnaened were constantly at war. The great chief of La Roche decided to organize a contest for which each of the two tribes had to build a war shelter in record time. The warriors of La Roche set about the task and devoted their days and nights to it.

Located in the Hwadrilla tribe, the Ouvéa coconut oil distillery produces 200 tons of oil per year, which is processed in the soap factory. The production is not stabilized. It is possible to visit the site during opening hours and to buy the products. An interesting visit to make for those who are curious to know how these soaps are made. The facilities for drying the almonds are accessible.

Weniko shows his vanilla plantations. To extend the stroll, he leads a path that passes in front of a viewpoint before arriving at a water hole (2 hours and a half round trip). Every morning, during the flowering period (from September to December), the white flowers are fertilized one by one, by hand. A few months later, the pods will appear and it will then be necessary to wait for their maturity to pick them carefully, to scald them then to make them dry in the sun.