Chemin des Bagnards

Pitch your tent in a typical Great South setting at the edge of a black sand beach in magnificent Port-Boisé Bay!In 2011, Natacha Atiti, a tourist guide born and bred in the Yaté region, opened up her private campsite to the travelling public. Spread along the black sand beach and shaded by coconut trees, the 10 pitches—5 of them sheltered—each have their own barbecue area. There’s a shared ablutions block and you can also hire a tent when you get there. The nearby Sentier des Bagnards is a lovely walk with lots to see. Running alongside the sea, it bears witness to the area's logging past when the prison was still standing. The campsite offers guided walking tours along this trail and along Sentier de la Case. You can also hire kayaks for exploring the bay. The strategic location of the Port-Boisé campsite makes it the ideal base for exploring some of the most beautiful spots in New Caledonia's Great South, like Cap N’Dua and the old hot springs. And don’t forget to book “table d'hôte” dining at the campsite—a delicious meal will help you relax after your excursion!

Recharge your batteries in this comfortable hotel located in Port-Boisé Bay, in the far south of New Caledonia!Far from the hustle and bustle of Nouméa, Kanua Tera Ecolodge lies on the southernmost point of New Caledonia, at the entrance to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Parc du Grand Lagon Sud. With its traditional architecture, the building blends in beautifully with the bay’s idyllic natural setting. The bungalows look out onto the sea, the white sand beach is right at your feet and turtles sometimes pop their heads out of the water! The 18 “tropical” and “Melanesian” bungalows all feature a queen bed, bathroom, air conditioning and small fridge. The perfectly positioned restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. On the activities front, the lagoon is the perfect place for a spot of snorkelling or paddle boarding (available for hire). The Sentier des Bagnards (Convicts’ Trail) is a great walking trail that starts from the hotel.

Feet in the water of the Bay of Port Boisé, in the shade of a century-old Grand Banyan, the "Ka-Mâ" is the promise of reunion with all the specialities and fresh quality products from the South. Its magical setting will make your meal a journey.Enjoy this restaurant, ideally located by the beach and shaded by a majestic banyan tree. The chef of the restaurant and his staff, led by the ATITI family, the warm-hearted owners, give themselves the challenge every day of making the most of the fresh products of the region. You will enjoy: seafood platters, bougnas, roasted quails, sweet potato fries, octopus salads, giant clam salads, coconut sweets, mango delights…and many other suggestions from the chef. The cuisine is offered on site or to take away... enough to savour good meals during your expedition to the Deep South. Breakfast menus: - "American" and buffet on weekends - "Continental" or on the plate, during the week (supplements) Lunch and dinner menus: - A la carte menu - Themed buffets, with regular entertainment (every last Sunday of the month, depending on the dates) - "Snacking" menu from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Possibility of picnic baskets on reservation Following government announcements and the resulting health measures, the Kâ-Mâ Restaurant of the Kanua Tera Ecolodge has adapted its opening hours. It currently offers 2 services from Monday to Friday at noon from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and in the evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on site or to take away and only from the "snacking" menu.

With its silvery black sand, ochre sand typical of the area and incredible white sand, it's little wonder Port-Boisé Bay has a secret entrance to keep its treasures well hidden from visitors.Visible from the Chemin des Bagnards hiking trail and from the campsite of the same name, Port-Boisé Bay hides its secrets well... Little known to Great South adventurers back in the day, it is now a must-visit destination. And for good reason: visitors will find all three shades of sand present on its long sandy beach in New Caledonia's Great South. It's a feast for the eyes and the ears: as the waves crash melodiously onto the three different stretches of sand, you get the distinct impression you’re in three different bays!