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Commune of New Caledonia
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Ouvéa (also Uvea or Iaaï) is an island in Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia.
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Erected after the Ouvéa cave hostage-taking of 1988.
Impressive cliffs falling into turquoise water.
Trou bleu d'Hanawa
Beautiful inland lake, but not suitable for swimming due to the steep cliffs. On private property, call ahead for access.
grotte Kong Hulup
Limestone caves near the airport. Zero facilities, bring a flashlight and a swimsuit. 2000 XPF for a guided tour.
Full-day tours to the Pléiades du Nord. Manta ray spotting, snorkeling, fishing. The price includes lunch on a desert island. Some English spoken.
The only decent option in Ouvéa.
Don't expect much here, but this is the only option in the North. Fresh bread.
More a traditional fast-food than a proper restaurant
Ten bungalows across the road from the lagoon. Free Wi-Fi. Snack, restaurant.
By far the most upscale option on the island and priced to match, with rooms directly facing a private beach. Several bars and restaurants, swimming pool.
By ferry
There are no scheduled ferry services to Ouvéa. Betico runs occasional services from Noumea (6 hours), often via neighboring Lifou.
By boat
Unlike neighboring Lifou, cruise ships rarely visit Ouvéa, and a much publicized incident in 2019 where angry locals confronted a luxury yacht fishing in protected waters led to a temporary…
By car
By bicycle
Bicycle rental is expensive (often around 3000 F a day). The camping Le Petit corail rents bikes in good condition for 2000 F a day.
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Culture & historyThe Kanaks were the original inhabitants of New Caledonia, and the proud indigenous people of New Caledonia making about 44% of all New Caledonians.
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Travel tipsDriving is often the best way to get around New Caledonia, especially where buses don't operate.
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Nature & adventureThe Australasian ecoregion consists of Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea, Melanesia, and the eastern parts of Indonesia. The outer islands of Oceania make up a different region.
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Culture & historyFortified locations, military constructions, or buildings, have been built from antiquity all the way to the present. At many archaeological sites and in some old towns they are the dominant structures.
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