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hunwagner Says: Facing the Sphinx at the eastern side of the bay, the Hen is a far more interesting and readily recognizable rock. It has a very inviting sliver of beach on its left, if you could get hold of a boat to take you out there...The best place to view it is the designated (and...
Goa Ma Bwarhat Cultural Centre
hunwagner Says: Just across the bay from the town centre, this place is well worth visiting.On its grounds stand traditional Kanak houses, carved posts, a carvers' workshop and most interestingly an excellent, small museum.It even has a small library with free internet access - the only...
hunwagner Says: This line of fantastic limestone formations stretches a few kilometres east along the coast from the Brooding Hen. You will see plenty of them either from the same viewpoint, or, even closer up, from the main road!The Club Med and two campsites offer accomodation in this...
hunwagner Says: The Sphinx is one of the two named rock formations guarding the entrance to the bay on its western side. It is covered in dense vegetation and takes a bit of imagination to recognize.
hunwagner Says: The actual township of Hienghéne itself is tiny - pretty much all you can see on this photo.It is basically a government and commercial centre, with very few inhabitants, two or three grocery stores, a museum, a tourist office and a restaurant.
Accomodation in and around Hienghéne
hunwagner Says: Hienghéne offers a surprisingly good range of accomodation, from Kanak-run campsites to a Club Med! With the exception of one smallish bungalow-style establishment opposite the tourist office in the centre of the town, all are on the beaches a few kms to the east.
Hotel Koulnoue Village - Club Med: The Antidote for Civilization!
Geisha_Girl Says: Tucked away in the town of Hienghene is a Club Med village that's surrounded by a beautiful field of coconut trees on the sea.You can choose from the Kanak style Melanesian huts, or your own traditional beach bungalow.The resort offers everything Club Med is famous for:...
Night Sky: We Loved the Nightlife!
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hunwagner Says: There are daily buses from Noumea to Hienghéne via Poindimié.Another daily bus (shown on this photo) travels between Hinghéne and Pouébo further up the North-East coast.If the timing of these doesn't suit you and you don't have your own wheels, you will have to hitch.There...
hunwagner Says: Local handicrafts include carvings and various woven baskets and mats.Your best bet to look for these is at the cultural centre.If you hit a special event there, the selection would increase significantly!For more touristy souvenirs check out the shops opposite the tourist...
hunwagner Says: The cultural centre often hosts various workshops on traditional culture, art and crafts.These are advertised there well in advance, so ask!When I was there, women from various Melanesian and Polynesian countries demonstrated traditional weaving.
hunwagner Says: There are a couple of stunning little islets out along the barrier reef just off Hienghéne.They look just the perfect thing for day's snorkelling, but unfortunately getting out there will involve an expensive boat-trip!
hunwagner Says: The valley stretching inland from Hienhéne contains a string of Kanak "tribus" (tribal villages).They offer accomodation in traditional Kanak huts, and activities like horse-riding, all of which must be organized in advance through the Hienghéne tourist office.As a sad...
hunwagner Says: Like much of the well-forested North-East coast, the area around Hienghéne offers excellent birdwatching. You can see a number of interesting species, including endemics like this New Caledonian Friarbird, right along the main road, especially east of town!
hunwagner Says: Hienghéne's local tourist office is run by lovely, English-speaking Kanak women and is extremely helpful.It can tell you all you need to know about the area, provide brochures, maps, lists of accomodation tariffs and bus timetables, arrange permits to climb Mount Panié and...
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Hienghéne: Grande Terre's Top Scenic Spot
Nestled ashore a pretty bay backing on high mountains, Hienghéne is the Grande Terre's most popular travel destination away from the Noumea region, and for good reason. Its main claim to fame are the...
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Characterized by its rich vegetation, waterfalls, and flurry of Melanesian tribes.....the East Coast of "Le Grande Terre" of New Caledonia is a lush area that sits closer to the water, and where the...
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