Pléiades du Sud
A chain of uninhabited islets southwest of Ouvéa's lagoon, ringed by white sandbars and coral reefs. Snorkeling trips here can reveal sharks, sea turtles and manta rays.
The Pléiades du Sud (South Pleiades) are a chain of low coral islets along the southwestern edge of Ouvéa's lagoon. Together with the North Pleiades, they form the outer barrier of the lagoon. In 2008 they were included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for the lagoons of New Caledonia. The islets have only white sand, scrub and seabirds. The surrounding reef flats are clear, and snorkeling reveals blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, manta rays and many tropical fish. You need to charter a boat through your accommodation or a local boatman (half a day to a full day, including snorkeling and a picnic). The trip takes about 30 to 45 minutes from Mouli or Fayaoué. The islets belong to a tribe, so you must go ashore with your boatman, and you must take all your rubbish with you.
Opening hours
Charter boat, weather permitting
Nearby sights
- Ouvéa
- Pont de Mouli
- Lékiny Cliffs
- Fayaoué Beach
- Memorial of the Nineteen, Wadrilla
- Trou Bleu d'Anawa
- Beautemps-Beaupré Atoll
- Saint-Joseph Church, Ouvéa