Tradition, peace and respect prevail in the Loyalty Islands. The Loyalty Islands are a destination of their own.

ANCHORAGES IN THE LOYALTY ISLANDS

For some anchorages you will need an authorization, for others a simple courtesy call is recommended.
For the anchorages of poor quality (coral slab) inspect your anchor and be vigilant.
Polarized sunglasses and navigation in the right hours (sun in the back) are essential at Ouvéa.
Every cave or cliff visit must be escorted by a local guide.

MARÉ

Tadine port 65 NM from Havannah passage.
Crosswind sailing.

• Pede : nice anchorage with landing on the beach. Protection NE/SE/S. Scuba diving or snorkeling at Uapao Cape.
• Tadine : main town and well protected harbour for all kind of boats. From the wharf, access to the town centre.
• Roh : tribe of fishermen specialized in red snappers (deep sea fish). Protection S/SE.
• Roussin Cape : anchorage in a small lagoon only with east wind. Deserted site, no clan nearby, coconut trees, white sand beach.

WÉ MARINA LIFOU

VHF 67 ; ph.: 45 10 62 / 79 76 06
m-drehu@loyalty.nc
Call before arrival. Guest dock. Dry dock for vessels under 15 metres. Careening and heavy works are forbidden. Water, electricity, toilets, mail, weather forecast, fuel delivery at the wharf. Access to the town centre by foot.

LIFOU

• Luengoni, one of the most remarkable sites of the South East Coast. Long white sand beach. Easy anchorage when good weather. Sandy bottom, 3 metres deep. Protection NW/SW/SE/E. Entrance channel difficult, only at low swell with sun overhead. 15 metres deep,10 metres wide, small rock on the right side.
• Jokin Bay,beautiful anchorage, recommended in good weather. Anchor in 12 m in coral bottom, 2 mooring buoys (not always afloat) .Crystal-clear water all around, scuba diving, snorkeling. At 5 NM North West of the bay, Reef Jouan : spear fishing & scuba diving.
• Xepenehe Bay and Santal bay, large stretch of water, several anchorages in sandy bottom. Coutume recommended.

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OUVÉA

Fayaoué 114NM from Havannah passage. Navigation Nouméa to Ouvéa : downwind with the tradewinds

Every islet belongs to a clan, it is necessary to ask access by doing the “coutume”. Fishing can be allowed after a ‘coutume’ gesture with the Chief who has authority on your anchorage.
Lekiny-fayava Bay is a traditional reserve, it is forbidden to swim or to fish. Visit possible with a guide to observe the shearwaters or snorkel in the bay.
Entrance to the atoll by the Coëtlogon channel (marked):

• Mouli tribe : on tin the south district. Excellent protection E/SE, anchorage in sand, 4-5 metres deep. Long white sand beach.
• Fayaoué tribe : in the centre. Excellent protection E/SE, anchorage in sand, 4-5 metres deep. Long white sand beach.
• Heo tribe in the St Joseph district (north): protection N/E/SE.
• Pléiades du Nord : Déguala, deserted and little white sand beaches. Protection E/SE/W. Scuba diving on the drop off and snorkeling around the anchorage.
• Pléiades du Sud day anchorage depending on wind condition.
• Beautemps-Beaupré : coutume is mandatory. Reachable in good eastern weather. Deserted island, white sand beach. Outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling, prolific fishing.

BEAUTEMPS-BEAUPRÉ SANCTUARY

Beautemps-Beaupré is a bird, turtle and fish sanctuary. Line fishing is permitted inside the lagoon, spear fishing is authorized only on the outer reefs.

USEFUL CONTACTS

Maré

Medical Centre ph.: 15
Tadine ph.: 45 41 01
La Roche ph.: 45 42 12
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Gendarmerie ph.: 45 53 00
Bank BCI Tadine ph.: 25 53 20
Tadine post office ph.: 45 41 00
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Inter-islands transports
Air Calédonie ph.: 25 21 77
Betico (maritime) ph.: 45 05 85
www.betico.nc
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Car rental
Golf Location ph. : 95 02 13
Maya Location ph. : 76 23 30
Olalic Location ph.: 77 81 64
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Petrol Station Tadine
non delivered fuel, gas bottle
Jules Yeiwéné ph.: 45 41 15
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Point I / Information
sinengone@gmail.com
ph.: 45 41 07

FOREST WALK IN NÉCÉ
Tour under La Asicen cliffs with caves and ferns. Easy walk of 2.5 to 3 hours. Joné Peu ph. : 73 21 40
HIKING TO SHABADRAN
2.5 hours path leading to a beautiful beach, unreachable by road.
Damas Barune ph.: 45 05 96

Lifou

Medical Centre ph.: 15
Wé ph.: 45 12 12
Xepenehe ph.: 45 12 79
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Gendarmerie ph.: 17
Hnassé ph.: 44 87 95
Xepenehe ph.: 44 88 00
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Bank
BCI Wé ph.: 25 53 24
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Post Office
Wé ph.: 45 11 00
Xepenehe ph.: 45 12 00
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Inter-islands transports
Air Calédonie ph.: 25 21 77
Betico (maritime) ph.: 45 06 66
www.betico.nc
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Rent-a-car
Alizée locations Luecilla ph.: 78 92 98
Lilo rêve location Xepenehe ph.: 75 71 46
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Gas
Korail Super bazar Qanono ph.: 45 18 45
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Petrol station
Société des services pétroliers
Wé ph.: 45 18 44
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Point I / Information
sicemaid@canl.nc
ph.: 45 00 32

BUTTERFLY OBSERVATION unique in the world.
Botanical walk in Jozip with Jean-Noël Haocas et Georgy Haeweng ph. : 45 01 30
VANILLA HOUSE in HNATHALO
Wander around the vanilla plantation and drink vanilla coffee. Open week days 7:30 to11:30 am and 1 to 5 pm.

Ouvéa

Medical Centre Ouloup ph.: 45 71 10
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Gendarmerie Fayaoué ph.: 45 53 10
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Bank BCI Banoutr ph.: 28 05 84
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Post Office Fayaoué ph.: 45 71 00
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Inter-islands transports
Air Calédonie
Hwadrilla ph.: 25 21 77
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Rent-a-car
Ingor Taxi Hnyimaha ph. : 79 72 02
LO K Ouvéa Banout ph. : 79 55 58
Mouret Location Mouli ph. : 85 74 53
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Petrol station SSP
Raymond Hnyimaha ph.: 45 72 61
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Point I / Information
si.iaai@canl.nc
ph.: 45 10 84

THE PACIFIC BOA

Visible in the Loyalty Islands, very discreet, shows no aggressiveness towards man. It measures 1.50 metres long and lives mostly on land. It is the emblem of one of Lifou’s tribe and therefore respected.

LOYALTY ISLANDS DESTINATION
27, rue de Sébastopol, Nouméa
ph.: 27 66 27
www.iles-loyaute.com

OUVEA PARAKEETS OBSERVATION SITE
Protected native species living in the Northern forests.
Jean-Baptiste Dao ph.: 90 54 85 ; Benoît Tangopi ph.: 80 05 49
THE SOAP FACTORY
Free visit to the “Savonnerie d’Ouvéa”in Wadrilla which makes soap with coconut oil and niaouli.
Open Tuesdays and Thursdays on reservation ph. : 45 10 60