La Roche Percée & Baie des Tortues, Bourail
La Roche Percée & Baie des Tortues
Perforated rock, the Napoleon-hat rock formation and a turtle bay lined with columnar Araucaria pines along the Bourail coast, a classic stop on the west coast road trip.
La Roche Percée Beach is famous for a sea-carved rock with a hole through it and the Bonhomme rock, whose silhouette resembles Napoleon in profile. A trail leads up the headland for views over the coast. Just beyond the headland is Baie des Tortues, where columnar Araucaria pines grow along the sand. From November to March, sea turtles often come ashore to lay eggs, and surfers also love this stretch of coast. Entry is free. There are no lifeguards on the beach, so avoid swimming when the waves are big. The beach is about 90 km from Koné and 170 km from Nouméa, making it an easy half-day stop on the drive between the two, with time to visit Bourail town nearby.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pindaï Peninsula Dry Forest
- Pouembout Cattle Country & Horse Riding
- Plage de Foué
- Koné
- Blue Hole of Voh (Gatope Reef)
- Voh Village & Écomusée
- Mont Katépahié Heart of Voh Lookout
- Gatope Peninsula & Islet