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There may be no better places than the Loyalty Islands for combining quintessential tropical island activities (or no activity at all!) with encounters with the hospitable, friendly Kanak locals and their unique culture.

The three islands that cater for visitors, Ouvéa, Lifou and Maré, are all distinctly different and each offers special experiences including village stays, fishing trips, the chance to see sculptors and weavers at work and visits to vanilla plantations. Don’t miss trying bougna, a local dish that can include sweet potato and taro along with lobster, crab or chicken, wrapped in banana leaves and cooked underground.

Lifou is the largest island with cliffs sheltering secluded beaches. Whales visit Lifou’s waters every winter. Maré has mysterious sunken pools in its rugged interior and Ouvéa’s 25-km long beach, superb lagoon and rare parakeets give it special charm. 

 

Loyalty Islands Fast FactsLoyalty Islands resident

• There is at least one flight a day from Noumea to the Loyalty Islands, however there are no direct flights between each Loyalty Island
• Pétanque, a game inherited from the French, is played mainly by men
• Some of Maré’s geographical features have inspired local legends
• There is no public transport on Maré, the easiest way to get around is by car
• The lagoon of Ouvéa is surrounded by a chain of tiny islets known as ‘Pléiades’
• Hitchhiking is quite common on Ouvéa. Drivers will usually offer you a lift even if you are not hitchhiking, although it can take quite a while for a car to come along

 

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