Lékiny Cliffs
Falaises de Lékiny
Coral limestone cliffs and a bay on the east side of Mouli Bridge. At low tide you can wade to the caves at the foot of the cliffs, making this the island's most dramatic scenery.
Falaises de Lékiny lie in Lekiny Bay, east of Mouli Bridge at the southern tip of Ouvéa. These limestone cliffs formed from uplifted coral reef, and the sea has eroded their bases into mushroom shapes and natural caves. The bay around them is shallow and turquoise. At low tide, a local tribal guide can lead you on foot through the shallows to the base of the cliffs, where you can explore the caves and hear legends (a small fee applies, subject to what is charged on the day). You can also paddle a kayak in the bay. The cliffs belong to the Lekiny tribal lands, so you must obtain permission before entering. Ask at your accommodation about tide times, and never linger when the tide is coming in.
Opening hours
Daytime, depending on tides
Nearby sights
- Pont de Mouli
- Ouvéa
- Fayaoué Beach
- Memorial of the Nineteen, Wadrilla
- Trou Bleu d'Anawa
- Pléiades du Sud
- Saint-Joseph Church, Ouvéa
- Beautemps-Beaupré Atoll