Office du Tourisme Hienghène - Hienghène, New Caledonia
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S 20° 41.528 E 164° 56.563
58K E 494034 N 7711923
Located in Hienghène in the heart of Northern Province, this Information Centre has a lot of information on the surrounding area, one of the most spectacular in New Caledonia.
Waymark Code: WMP85V
Location: New Caledonia
Date Posted: 07/18/2015
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With an area of 1,069 km², Hienghène is one of new Caledonia's largest communes. Established in 1887, Hienghène is located 400km north of the capital, Noumèa. It is a territory of the Hootwaidan Ma Wathabeen customary region and has a population of over 2,2000, most of whom live in tribal areas. More than half the population lives off subsistence farming, fishing and hunting.
With its rockface formations, such as the Brooding Hen and the Lindèralique Rocks, its tropical vegetation, valleys and rivers, including the Tiouandè, Hienghène, Tanghène and OuiaHème, mountains such as Mt Paniè, a botanical reserve rising to 1,069m, beaches and islands, Hienghène has one of New Caledonia's most varied landscapes.
There is a look-out is about 1km north of Hienghène township and offers amazing views in each direction of this incredibly beautiful coastline, as well as fantastic views of "La Poule", quite possibly one of the most photographed locations in New Caledonia outside of Noumèa.
Hours of Operation: Not listed
Public Washrooms: Not listed
Snacks/Drinks at the facility: Not listed
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