Lifou Travel Guide
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Known as 'Drehu' in the local language, the ancient atoll of Lifou is the largest and most heavily populated in the
Loyalty Islands group. Geographically diverse, Lifou is known for its limestone caves, white sands and rich coral reefs. We is the capital and commercial centre of the province, and there are three main tribal districts - Wetr, Lossi and Gaitcha.
Inland, Lifou is covered in dense tropic forest, while the east and west coast are banked by steep cliffs, studded with limestone caves and fine sandy beaches. Visitors can also see caves on the south coast of Lifou, as well as a marine turtle park at the Bay of Wanda. In the north, the cliffs of Joking are a popular attraction. Good swimming beaches include Chateaubriand, Santal and Sandalwood, and there is excellent diving and game fishing in the waters around Lifou.