Isle of Pines, the "Jewel of the Pacific" in New Caledonia

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This gem of southern New Caledonia quite rightly claims the title of “the closest island to paradise,” a description often attributed to its northern counterpart, Ouvéa. Bathed in crystalline waters, l'Île des Pins is also an ocean of light with floating outrigger canoes that are the pride of its inhabitants, the Kuniés. A stay at the Isle of Pines is always a highlight and an unforgettable experience when you come to New Caledonia.
James Cook set down his anchor on its coasts in 1774. It was the English admiral who gave the island its name, due to its abundant New Caledonia pines with their characteristic slender silhouettes. The Island reminded him of its native Scotland (formely called Caledonia).

Accessible by boat or plane (and what a flight over the southern lagoon – a must!), the island has long been one of New Caledonia’s most touristic locations, without losing anything of its soul or authenticity!
"The centre of the island is occupied by a slightly raised plateau whose highest point is N’ga Peak (262 m), which offers breathtaking views. The hike up to Pic N'Ga only takes one hour. As you walk, catch glimpses of native bird life and soak in the perfume of tropical flora. At the summit, your hard work is rewarded with panoramic views of the entire island and the never-ending blue ocean.
But l'Île des Pins owes its fame to its bays above all else."
The latter boast large beaches of incredibly pure white sand, like Kuto bay, as well as extraordinarily clear turquoise water where you can admire the remarkable marine flora and fauna, in Kanumera bay.
The Isle of Pines is also rich with animal life and is home to the world's largest gecko species.

The natural swimming pool of Oro bay: a legendary place
A stone’s throw from Oro bay is one of the island’s legendary locations: the natural sea water swimming pool. Separated from the bay by a simple barrier of rocks, this “swimming pool” is a gem of natural extravagance much loved by snorkeling fans. Nearby and allowing you to reach Oro bay, we recommend you take a walk along the slender river of sand at low-tide. Simply beautiful…
Framed by pine trees, this is a postcard-perfect sheltered turquoise bay full of coral and an astonishing amount of fearless tropical fish.