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Location
The Isle of Pines (Ile des Pins) is a low lying island, almost circular in size and roughly 10-km in diameter, with lots of tiny uninhabited islets within a huge encircling lagoon. The island lies just 20-km off the southern tip of Grand Terre, a 20-minute flight from Noumea and has a population of just 2000, a mix of indigenous kanaks and French expatriates living the dream.
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Don't Miss
Hike to Pic Nga lookout;
Natural Swimming Pool;
River of Sands
Kuto Beach
Nokanhui Lagoon Cruise
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Highlights
The beautiful Isle of Pines is almost the perfect South Pacific holiday destination. With stunning white sand beaches, excellent snorkelling lagoons, a compact environment for exploring, plenty of day cruises around the lagoon and only minor tourist development, the Isle of Pines is the most popular destination in New Caledonia for a romantic beach holiday.
Travel Info
There are three daily flights from Noumea to Isle of Pines taking 20-minutes or there's a daily fast passenger ferry from Noumea to Kuto Bay (2-hrs). Once on island, there's limited public transport with car hire recommended for sightseeing. There is no town on the island, but the main village of Vao on the south coast has a bank and small supermarket for provisions.
Accommodation
Despite its obvious appeal for tourism, there is surprisingly little accommodation on the Isle of Pines. The island is small enough that wherever you choose to stay, all sights are accessible.
Isle of Pines Accommodation Guide
Please select an Isle of Pines accommodation name from the list below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.
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