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A holiday on Isle of Pines is possibly the epitome of ‘eco-tourism’. Choose the rhythm that suits you during the day - taking it easy or lots of physical activity. In the evening it’s relax - there’s in fact little else to do, other than have a quiet drink and dinner, then, if you’re lucky enough to find yourself on the island at full moon, take a walk along the beach at low tide - it’s an unforgettable holiday experience. There are delightful bays all around the island, each with its own special charm. They are accessible either on foot, or by car, or only by boat. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| • Swimming in the bays | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kuto
Bay | The Kuto area abounds in bays of white sand and turquoise waters, each more spectacular than the other ! Kuto Bay itself is a gentle curve of more than a kilometre long; | ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
the bay beyond is la Baie des Rouleaux (Roller Bay) because of the waves rolling in over the reef - it’s almost as long as Kuto Bay. Across the isthmus from Kuto is extraordinary Kanumera Bay, dominated by a huge, coral rock. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Natural
pool Oro | ![]() | North
of Upi is another magic bay - Oro - winding, tidal channels and a natural pool bordered by coral cliffs, which form protection from the open sea. Note: 200 cfp p/pers. entry fee. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Drift on an outrigger, as the wind takes you | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Island tour in a minibus or hire a car or a bike | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Island tour minibus | Cars,
bikes and a few scooters are available to hire, for those visitors who like to do ‘their own thing’. Others may prefer to take an island tour by minibus. The tour takes 2-3 hours and costs vary, approx. 1.700 – 1.800 cfp per person. Each driver runs his own business and has sometimes only a smattering of English. Contact : • Raphaëla Garçon - "Kunié Island »: tel. (+687) 81 37 78 • Samuel Vama, speaks English : tel. (+687) 97 89 52 * Charles Kouathé, speaks some English: tel. (+687) 84 18 47 * Jean-Noël Cagnewa: tel. (+687) 98 12 30 * Tranex Taxi service: tel. (687) 76 84 50 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Car
rental | Car
rental : Cars can be hired from Kodjeue, Kou-Bugny, Nataiwatch, Ouré and the Meridien. also from Edmond Locations : tel : (+687)
76 69 96 Tranex is another TAXI service. Tel : (+687) 76 84 50 Bikes rentals > click here | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Go hiking to better admire the island's beauty | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hikers can find plenty of diversity on Isle of Pines, including the island’s only peak to climb - Peak Nga (262m) - from the top you can see the whole island and surrounding islets. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Sea-trips ... outrigger or motor boat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sea-trips include yesteryear sailing on an outrigger, with a deft Melanesian sailor to look after you, or a day trip by motor boat to a nearby island for a fish and lobster barbecue. Several boats organise day-trips in the Isle of Pines' lagoon : Note
: Prices may vary. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
BRUSH
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• Yves Kouathé, Ouré Hotel, organises a picnic on Brush Island. Minimum : 4 persons. Or Yves offers a tour of the bays and islets in the area, followed by a picnic at Brush Island. Minimum : 4 persons. Or simply a two and a half hour tour of the bays and islets. Or
a 2 hour early evening fishing tour ; again, minimum 4 persons. Brush Island | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
![]() | | • Kou-Bugny Excursions : Brush and Moro Islands Set off from Kuto Bay by boat to Brush Island and the surrounding waters. Time for a stroll and a swim (45min to an hour), then another boat ride to Moro Island where lunch will include bbq fish and lobster. The reef surrounding Moro is a haven for snorkeling. Depart: 9.30am, return 3 - 3.30pm Bookings
directly at Kou-Bugny Hotel. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| • MANA NAUTIC A different excursion that takes in Upi Bay and gives visitors the chance to see and possibly swim with a turtle, as well as other marine life - perhaps manta rays or dolphins. Depart from St. Joseph Bay at 9am (a short safety briefing to begin with), return at 3.30pm. Price: According to the option of with or without lunch, and the possibility of paying a pick-up from Kuto or the Meridien. For more details : https://www.mananautique.nc/en/home/ Bookings
from 7.30am - 6pm Email: resa@mananautique.nc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
• Scuba-diving ... professional guides | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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• Modern sailing... catamaran | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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