The Rivière Bleue Park, starting from Nouméa

Description

Key Information

• Destination : Parc Provincial de la Rivière Bleue – Vallée de la Rivière Bleue -Site Ramsar
• Idéal pour : pour couples, familles et voyageurs individuels
• Public : accessible à tous
• Language: French, English
• Véhicule : Prado land Cruiser 6 places et/ou minibus 8 places
• Excursion tout inclus : Transport, guide, droits d’entrée, accès réglementé, pique-nique, prise en charge à Nouméa
• Prestataire agréé : avec accès exclusif, même les jours de fermeture au public du Parc Provincial de de la Rivière Bleue

Highlights of the tour

• • Access a protected area that is inaccessible to the public by car.
  • Take in the spectacular and varied landscapes, featuring ochre-colored earth, rainforest, scrubland, lakes, and rivers.
  • Explore Ramsar-designated wetlands, an international designation that ensures the protection of an exceptional natural ecosystem.
  • Come and see the cagou, New Caledonia’s iconic and endemic bird, in its natural habitat.
  • Enjoy a special moment of relaxation with a picnic and a swim along the banks of one of New Caledonia’s most beautiful rivers.
  • Immerse yourself in a rainforest unlike any other in the world, home to giant prehistoric conifers, carnivorous plants, rare birds, and a land of metal.
  • Discover the area in a whole new way with the help of a passionate guide.

Your day begins with pickup from your hotel, followed by a drive to the Deep South of New Caledonia, a wild region with spectacular and varied landscapes.

Following the old laterite forest trails, you’ll pass through the mining scrubland and enjoy breathtaking views of Lake Yaté, the Rivière Blanche Valley, and the legendary Rivière Bleue.

The adventure continues with a walk across the historic Pérignon Bridge, before switching to another mode of transportation to reach an exceptional and unspoiled location: the Rivière Bleue Valley. Here, no motorized traffic is permitted for visitors. Only hikers and cyclists are allowed to enter, making this stop a truly unique experience.

From the famous viewpoint at Forêt Noyée, you then enter a dense, humid forest— unique in the world—that serves as a true sanctuary of biodiversity.

A short, easy walk takes you on a journey to spot the cagou, New Caledonia’s iconic and endemic bird, in its natural habitat.

You then follow the right bank of the Blue River, surrounded by lush, primeval vegetation, offering ample opportunityto observe exceptionalplant, animal, and geologicalfeatures.

Enjoy a picnic right by the water in one of the park’s most beautiful swimming spots. Relax completely and take a dip in the crystal-clear water.

After lunch, head to the Grand Kaori, an impressive, thousand-year-old prehistoric conifer accessible via a short, easy trail, for one last chance to immerse yourself in the heart of a timeless natural landscape.

At the end of the day, after an unforgettable outing in nature within a wetland designated as a site of international importance, we headed back to Nouméa along the same route, our minds filled with memories.

Takeout

• • Comfortable shoes
  • Clothing that can withstand red soil
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Water bottle
  • Swimsuit and towel

Prohibited on the premises

• • Drone
  • Pets

FAQ:

• • Cette excursion est-elle accessible aux enfants ?
    Oui, l’excursion est adaptée aux familles (à partir de 3 ans)

• • Peut-on se baigner toute l’année ?
    Oui, selon les conditions météo et le niveau de l’eau.

• • Pourquoi l’accès est-il exclusif ?
    Certaines zones du parc sont protégées et uniquement accessibles avec autorisation afin de préserver la biodiversité