What to do in the Great South

The Great South territory holds many surprises for your New Caledonian stay. Discover the Kanak country through several nature reserves, especially around Yaté. Exceptional landscapes await you on foot or by mountain bike: Cape N’Dua, the great lakes of Yaté, or Wadiana Falls. Enjoy a kayak ride in the Blue River Park and its drowned forest under the watchful eye of the Cagou, the emblematic bird of New Caledonia. Prony Bay and its famous needle will amaze scuba diving enthusiasts. Visit the detailed description of the must-sees of the Great South to enjoy the wonders of the region.

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L'Ancien barrage de Yahoué

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

Often overlooked by the collective memory, and in particular by the Mont-Dorians, this old dam has many secrets to share on the subject of the constru...

Mont-Dore

Chapelle Sainte-Thérèse de Robinson

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

Discover Mont-Dore from a different perspective, admiring the chapel, built more than 32 years ago. Enter this place of contemplation, with the partic...

Mont-Dore

Pernod Creek

RIVER

This creek will enchant you during your expedition in the Grand South. Still little known, it carefully guards its secret stories... Only a few lucky...

Mont-Dore

Plage du Gîte Iya

NATURAL BEACH

The small white sand beach sheltered by Ya rocks.

Yaté

E Nga Ta Vuu Association

ASSOCIATIONS

Join the women of the Goro tribe for a cultural exchange during their market and a weaving workshop. Discover unique creations and the transmission of...

Yaté

The Cargo of Arts

SERVICE PROVIDERS

During your journey to the Grand South, a stop at Mouirange is a must, where a surprising place dedicated to creation and artistic exhibition awaits y...

Mont-Dore

Place des Accords

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

Mont-Dore's central square, Place des Accords, was opened in 2010 and represents the town's values, including the willingness to live together.

Mont-Dore

Prony thermal springs

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

The hot springs are still going strong, and the one at Kaoris Bay is equipped with a deck, a walkway and picnic tables for hikers’ enjoyment.

Mont-Dore

Prony Waterhole

NATURAL WONDER

Discover another stunning waterhole during your adventures in the Grand South: "Prony Waterhole."

Yaté

Prony Village

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

Immerse yourself in New Caledonia's logging and mining history by visiting this village hidden under the banyan trees!

Mont-Dore

Unia Lourdes Cave in Yaté

HISTORIC SITE AND MONUMENT

The Massabielle Cave, more commonly known as the Lourdes Cave, has over 1,000 replicas: more than 700 in France and over 300 around the world. One of...

Yaté

Coast of the Touaourou Mission.

COAST

Nearby the site of the Touaourou Mission, this brief walk will enchant you.

Yaté

Le Grand Sud, destination aventure

Rassemblant les communes de Yaté et du Mont-Dore, le Grand Sud est l’endroit privilégié pour s’évader quelques jours en pleine nature. Le Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue, les sentiers de randonnées comme le GR NC1, la Baie de Prony, la présence de baleines à bosse trois mois par an : autant de raisons de vous rendre dans la région. Le Grand Sud se prête aussi à toutes sortes d’activités outdoors, comme faire du kayak les nuits de pleine lune ou dormir en cabadienne.