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Isle Of Pines Travel Guide

Isle Of Pines accommodation, Isle Of Pines activities and attractions, Isle Of Pines maps, transportation to and around Isle Of Pines - the ALL NEW Jasons Isle Of Pines Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Isle Of Pines.

Xanthostenon AurantiacumThe unspoilt beauty of The Isle of Pines has earned it a reputation as the Jewel of the Pacific, although the local people call it Kunié. About 18km long and 14km wide, the Isle of Pines was discovered and named by Captain Cook in 1774. With its beautiful beaches and bays, the Isle of Pines is an ideal place to stay and experience the hospitable Melanesian culture, but from 1872 to 1912, the Isle of Pines had a less welcoming role as a French penal colony.

As well as its famous pine trees, the Isle of Pines has sandalwood and rosewood trees, and other plants such as wild tropical orchids, ferns and palms. Ancient rock drawings, Lapita pottery and huge bird bones discovered on the Isle of Pines date back 2000 years. Tours and excursions take visitors to the Isle of Pines main attractions or you can hire a rental car and go exploring under your own steam.

Geographic Location

70km south-east of Noumea. The main village is Vao.

Population

1670

Climate

Pleasant year round with an average temperature of 24°C.
December to March: Cyclone season. Cyclones are few but it is wetter and more humid in these months. 

Time Zone

Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) plus 11 hours 

Major Attractions

Oro Bay, The Bay of Upi and St Joseph, Church of the Assumption, Queen Hortense Cave, Kanumera and Kuto Bays, Rouleaux Bay, N’ga Peak, Gadji Beach, Penal Colony Ruins, Kanak Feasts, Boat Tours, outrigger canoe tours, scubadiving

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