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Kuto Bay tender landing
Ships anchor in Kuto Bay and tender passengers to a landing pontoon beside the Kuto wharf, which the Betico ferry from Noumea also uses. Kuto beach is right at the landing.
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Isle of Pines, New Caledonia
The Isle of Pines (Ile des Pins, or Kunyie in the local language) lies about 110 km south-east of Noumea, at the southern tip of New Caledonia's lagoon. More about Isle of Pines →
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Where is the Isle of Pines cruise port?
Ships anchor in Kuto Bay on the island's south-west coast and tender passengers to the beach. Kanumera Bay is about 650 m, a 9-minute walk away across the narrow neck of land. Local drivers and tour operators wait at the landing for island tours and trips to Oro Bay.
Cruise port
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Getting to the Isle of Pines cruise port
Kanumera Bay → Kuto Bay tender landing
0.7 km · ~9 min by car
About 650 m, roughly 9 minutes on foot across the neck of land between the two bays.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Walk
Freeper person
Varies
About 9 minutes.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
There are no taxi ranks or meters; drivers and tour operators meet ships at the landing. Pirogue and Natural Pool trips are long, so book with timing that matches your tender schedule.
Isle of Pines Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Eating in Isle of Pines
- Breakfast per person
- XPF 1590
- per person
- Casual lunch per person
- XPF 850–2650
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- XPF 3000
- per person
Prices are approximate, in XPF. Dinner mains from about XPF 3,000. A draught beer is about XPF 850 and a glass of wine about XPF 950.
Where to eat
Kuto Bay
Les Nautiles at Hotel Kou-Bugny, on the beach by the tender landing, serves lunch and is a popular spot for a sunset drink.
Kanumera Bay
Oure Tera hotel restaurant and snack, by the beach.
Vao
Snack Kohu at the north end of Vao village serves coffee, milkshakes, croque-monsieur and daily specials.
Destination
About Isle of Pines
The Isle of Pines (Ile des Pins, or Kunyie in the local language) lies about 110 km south-east of Noumea, at the southern tip of New Caledonia's lagoon. It is known for powder-white bays such as Kuto and Kanumera, fringed by the tall columnar pines that gave the island its name, and for a clear turquoise lagoon that is good for swimming and snorkelling. Inland, the island's eight Kunie tribes keep strong Kanak customs.
Visitors see traditional outrigger pirogues on Upi Bay, carved totems at Saint-Maurice Bay, the village and church at Vao, and the ruins of the 19th-century penal colony near Kuto. The coral-sheltered Natural Pool at Oro Bay is one of the territory's best-known sights. Cruise ships anchor in Kuto Bay, so most passengers spend the day on the beaches or take a short island tour.
- Climate
- Semi-tropical. The hot, humid season runs roughly November to April, with highs often above 30°C from December to March; that is also the rainy and cyclone season, and most cyclones and depressions hit between February and April. The cool season, June to September, has daytime highs of about 20–25°C and sea temperatures around 22°C.
- Time zone
- New Caledonia Standard Time
- Currency
- XPF
Things to Do in Isle of Pines
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Kuto and Kanumera Bays
Two of the island's signature beaches, right next to the tender landing. Kuto is long and wide; Kanumera is smaller and calmer, with snorkelling around its rocks and paddleboard and clear-kayak hire at Oure Tera.
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Natural Pool of Oro Bay
A coral-sheltered natural aquarium ringed by columnar pines, full of tropical fish. Entry is XPF 2,000 per person, cash only; wear beach shoes for the wade across the inlet.
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Upi Bay pirogue
Sail across Upi Bay among limestone pinnacles in a traditional outrigger canoe, usually leaving Saint-Joseph Bay around 8 am, then walk about 45 minutes to the Natural Pool. Book ahead to fit tender times.
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Ilot Brosse
A small islet of columnar pines off Kuto Bay, visited on half- or full-day boat trips for swimming, snorkelling and a lobster lunch.