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

 

Crafts & small businesses

"To help make your stay on Isle of Pines more enjoyable, here are several useful addresses ..."
 
   
   
"Au P'tit Café"
 
   
Southern end of Kuto Beach
 

And in Kuto, you’ll find a snack bar for coffee or a snack, along the beach just before the ‘gendarmerie’ (police station)The Snack Bar-Petit Café, now managed by professional chef, Christophe Cagnewa, offers lunches, sandwiches and good coffee.

Open every day except Monday, from 9am-5pm.

With this sign, one rents also bikes...

 

 

 

 
 
SNACK KOHU
 
   
Vao North
Oro Road
 

Looking for somewhere welcoming and reasonably-priced to eat during the day ? Jean-Marc and Elie run a delightful snack bar on the edge of Vao village as the road heads north to Oro. Milk-shakes, toasted sandwiches/croque monsieur, coffee and ‘dish of the day’/plat du jour are available at covered tables in a charming setting.

Open from 6am to 6pm every day except Tuesday.

 
     

 

Internet Café • Snack Tadey/Olo
 
   
North
Kuto
  Snack bar equipped with a computer and internet connection available to the public. Snack Tadey/Olo is just north of Kuto beach.
Open all day. Price: 250 francs for 15 minutes.
 
     

 

THE BAKERY
 
   
1 km north of Kuto Bay
 

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 – 10am.

Tel / Fax : (687) 46 11 66

 
 

 

 

 

Take-away bougna
 
 
Point I
VAO
  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
 
   
North of Kuto beach
 

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 16 colours and several 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, Kunie Mag, 200 m. north of Kuto beach.

 
     
 
LAUNDRY LEILA
 
   

North
Kuto

  Laundry : if you’re staying for a while, or are on a yacht or camping, you could be interested in washing your clothes and linen. Monique can cope with big or small loads in new washing machines. She also has a dryer. Laverie Leila is situated close to Snack Olo/Tadey, north Kuto.

Tel. (687) 76 10 06.

 
   

 

 

BIKES TO HIRE
 
   
Southern end of Kuto Beach
 

Bikes with a comfortable saddle are for hire at the Snack Bar-Petit Café at the southern end of Kuto Beach, just before the gendarmerie (police station).

Price : 1,000 cfp half-day ; 1,500 cfp full day plus a deposit and some identification – driver’s licence or passport.

 

 

 
         
           
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07/10