Ouen Toro
A 128-meter hill beside Anse Vata with WWII gun emplacements on its summit, offering 360-degree views over the lagoon, Duck Island and the distant Amédée Lighthouse.
Ouen Toro lies at the southern tip of Nouméa, right next to Anse Vata beach, and is one of the city’s highest viewpoints. You can drive straight to the summit car park, or hike up a forest trail in about 30 minutes. Two sea-defense guns from World War II survive on top, and the view is wide: on one side are Duck Island and the emerald lagoon of Anse Vata, and on the other are Baie des Citrons and the city. On clear days you can see the Amédée Lighthouse out at sea. The summit is also a paragliding takeoff site. Sunset is the most beautiful time, but don’t linger after dark. The mountain is a dry forest protected area, so do not light fires.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Anse Vata
- Aquarium des Lagons
- Baie des Citrons
- Îlot Canard (Duck Island)
- Museum of New Caledonia
- Port Moselle Market
- St Joseph's Cathedral
- Place des Cocotiers