Falaises de Lekiny, Coastal cliffs in Ouvea, New Caledonia.
The Lekiny Cliffs extend for three kilometers along the eastern coast of Ouvea, reaching a height of twenty meters above the Pacific Ocean.
The rock formations served as shelter for the sick during a plague epidemic on Ouvea Island, with their caves being considered sacred places.
Local guides from the Lekiny tribe share their knowledge about the geological formations and island traditions during guided tours.
Visitors can access the cliffs either by glass-bottom boat during high tide or on foot during low tide with a local guide.
The natural caves within the cliffs house a chapel built in 1963 to commemorate the inhabitants who sought refuge during the 1953 cyclone.
Location: Province des îles Loyauté
Address: 7FVJ+QV7, Ouvéa, New Caledonia Ouvéa
GPS coordinates: -20.70229,166.49281
Latest update: March 21, 2025 20:38
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