Cap N'Dua
Description
Take a walk through the heart of a biodiversity reserve and watch humpback whales from Cap N’Dua, an unmissable Great South attraction!
The Cap N’Dua nature reserve was created in 1972 by the territory of New Caledonia to preserve the area's biodiversity following intensive mining activity. It is one of the few protected land areas with a coastline. Its biodiversity is exceptional and includes maquis shrubland, rainforest, mangrove forest and diverse wildlife. Close to the customary lands of the clans of the south, this reserve is on the edge of the Great Southern Lagoon, an area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008. Overlooking the lagoon, the Cap N’Dua Lighthouse is the perfect spot to watch the humpback whales that frolic in the water between the Sarcelle Pass and Ouen Island from July to October.
Technical information
98809 Mont-Dore
Altimetric profile
Additional information
Reception complements
Access is free, but regulated and supervised.
Location complements
Take the Route de Yaté to La Madeleine Waterfalls and then Port-Boisé. Or from Mont-Dore take the Col de Plum (Plum Pass) and then the Col de Prony (Prony Pass) to Port-Boisé.
Open period
Every day throughout the year between 7 am and 4 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Visitors are admitted until 3pm.
Subject to favorable weather.
Updated by
Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie - 28/02/2024
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Price(s)
Free access.
