21 RECHARGE AT BÂ WATERFALL (HOUAÏLOU) Arriving from the north, you’ll reach Houaïlou, where the natural pools beneath Bâ Waterfall offer a refreshing break surrounded by rainforest. It’s the perfect place to cool off before continuing along the spectacular East Coast. TAKE ON THE GR® NORD (TOUHO – PONÉRIHOUEN) The GR® Nord, an 88 km long-distance trail, crosses the Central Range through lush rainforest, panoramic ridgelines and welcoming mountain tribes, combining adventure with memorable cultural encounters. JOURNEY ALONG THE FORGOTTEN COAST (THIO – YATÉ) Between Thio and Yaté, the Forgotten Coast is one of New Caledonia’s last untouched wilderness areas. Home to exceptional biodiversity, this remote coastline can be explored independently or by sea kayak, revealing ancient landscapes accessible only by water. VISIT THE THIO MINING MUSEUM Located in the heart of Thio beside the local visitor centre, the Thio Mining Museum traces the history of New Caledonia’s nickel industry through historic photographs, mining equipment and fascinating artefacts from the region’s rich industrial past. CONNECT WITH KANAK TRADITIONS AT TCHAMBA TRIBE Around 30 km north of Ponérihouen, the Tchamba Valley invites you to experience Kanak culture alongside local hosts. Discover the custom gesture, prepare a traditional bougna, learn plant weaving, and spend the night in a traditional thatched hut. MEET THE REEF’S COLOURFUL RESIDENTS (POINDIMIÉ) Home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed reef renowned for its underwater canyons, colourful fish and spectacular gorgonian gardens, Poindimié is one of New Caledonia’s finest diving destinations, especially off Tiéti Beach.
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTI3ODI1