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Location
The Loyalty Islands is a collection of three small islands about 100-km off the east coast of Grand Terre in New Caledonia. Mare and Lifou are uplifted limestone islands whilst Ouvea is a sunken atoll. All three islands have traditional tribal villages with a strong Polynesian influence and a Protestant religion, making them culturally different and slightly segregated from Grand Terre which is dominated by Catholicism and the Melanesian culture.
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Don't Miss
We Beach on Lifou;
Wabao beach in Mare;
Xodre Coastal Cliffs, Lifou
Visiting a tribal village |
Highlights
These remote islands are the least visited by tourists although they have some of the most breathtaking beaches in the South Pacific. The islands also retain a strong traditional subsistence lifestyle. With several tribal hut accommodations on Lifou, the islands are the most popular to visit amongst budget travellers.
Travel Info
There are daily flights from Noumea to Mare (40-mins), Lifou (40-mins) and Ouvea (45-mins) or a weekly cargo / passenger ferry from Noumea stopping at all islands (5-10hrs). There are no flights between the islands, with all connections going via Noumea. Once on island, getting around is difficult with no public buses and few taxis. Accommodation providers will arrange airport transfers and sightseeing tours, but with a confusing network of roads and no signposts, car hire is not recommended. There's a small supermarket in the main town on both Mare and Lifou as well as ATM machine but it's recommended you bring everything you need with you from Noumea.
Accommodation
There are only two small resorts on the Loyalty Islands although perhaps a dozen locally run tribal accommodations, mostly on Lifou.
Loyalty Islands Accommodation Guide
Please select a Loyalty Islands accommodation name from the list below for detailed information including room interior photos and independent reviews.
Mare Island
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€ 125 - 220
Beach Resort |
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