Bourail(Bû Rhaï in Kanak) means "tail of the lizard" in the vernacular language. With its 5,444 inhabitants, it is at the heart of New Caledonia's history and wealth: it has a Wild West feel, huge 4x4 vehicles, herds of cattle and places of incomparable beauty... Created in 1867 under the impetus of the prison administration, the commune is today resolutely agricultural, regrouping no less than 25% of the country's livestock in its vast plains. But it is also very touristic, thanks to its sublime beaches of La Roche Percée and Poé, and to the lagoon, turquoise and unforgettable, classified as World Heritage by UNESCO. There are many activities: snorkeling, diving, surfing, hiking, horseback riding, water rides, flights over the region, cultural visits or simply resting in the sun... The fauna and flora will delight nature lovers, both at sea and on land, whether in contact with the sea bed, in the middle of the pine trees of Turtle Bay or in the Deva domain, a huge wild playground where the rolling hills come to rest on vast stretches of white sand. Everything here is eminently Caledonian and the soul of the Rock is found here, between the Kanak culture and Caldoches traditions, at the foot of the immensity of the Chain and facing the splendor of the lagoon. The highlight of local life is the Bourail Fair, which takes place every year on the weekend of August 15, not to be missed if you are in the area.

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Le Bonhomme, rocher surplombant la plage de Bourail. Author's Image
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