Services in the Isle of Pines

Information Office Point I : Just 50m. in front of the church, in the village square, Vao, is Point I. It is staffed by a well-travelled Kunie, Marie-Jeanne, who, in addition to her own native language, speaks English, French, Italian, Czech and Polish.
Office hours are from 8-11.30am and 2-4pm, Monday to Friday and Saturday am.

Tel. (687) 46 10 27
E-mail : pointidp@canl.nc

Small businesses

• THE BAKERY & GENERAL STORE

Under new management, the bakery has enlarged its production to include croissants and other pastry goods. Opening hours have also been extended.
Monday – Saturday : 5.30 – 11.30am : 3.30 – 6.30pm
Sunday morning : 6 – 9am.

Tel / Fax : (687) 46 11 66

• Take-away bougna

Take-away bougna : If you’re a group or family (i.e. 4 – 8 people), if your budget is limited and you’d like to taste the Melanesian festive meal, the bougna, you can have one of the island women prepare it for you. Order at least a day or two before (it’s a lot of work), collect it at mid-day and relish eating it with your fingers in the shade along the beach or other picnic spot. For more details contact Point I,
tel. (687) 46 10 27 or e-mail : info@isle-of-pines.com

• FOOT CARE

The original, revolutionary “Crocs” shoes now have an outlet on Isle of Pines. The resin material sandals, first designed for boat-wear, are available in an amazing array of colours and designs for men, women and children.

The Crocs Shop, open every day except Sunday, from 9-11am and 2-6pm, is next to the convenience store, Kuto Mag, 200 m. north of Kuto beach.

• GENERAL STORES

Chez Martin, Vao : open 6.30am – 12.30, 4pm-7.30pm Mon-Sat ., 6.30am – 8, 10am – 12, 5pm-7.30pm Sun.

Kuto Mag, North Kuto : open 8-11.30am, 3-6pm Mon-Sat. Closed on Sun.

St. Matthieu Service, Vao : open 6.30am – 12, 3.30 – 8pm Mon-Sat., 6am-8, 10am-12, 4pm-7 Sun.

• BIKES TO HIRE

Rent bikes at several of the island’s resorts : Kodjeue, Nataiwatch & Kou-Bugny.
Price : approx. 1,000 cfp half-day ; 1,500 cfp full day plus a deposit and some identification – driver’s licence or passport.
Kodjeue also hires out tandems and electric bikes.

• CARS TO HIRE

Inquire at your accommodation or contact :
JS Locations, Tel. : 43 07 14 or
Edmond Location, Tel. 76 69 96h.

• SERVICE STATION, Kuto

Petrol, hardware and fishing gear …
Open :
01 Oct. – 30 June : 7-11.30am, 2-6pm
01 July – 30 Sept : 7.30-11.30am, 1.30-5.30pm
Closed on Sunday.

• TAXIS

Mulumulu Transport : Tel. 75 00 88
Tranex Taxis : Tel. 76 84 50