Chute de La Madeleine, Waterfall in Yate, New Caledonia.
The waterfall spans across a wide rocky formation, creating a five-meter cascade surrounded by dense vegetation and reddish volcanic mountains.
The Reserve Speciale Botanique de la Chute de la Madeleine was established to protect the natural heritage of southern New Caledonia's Grande Terre island.
The falls hold importance within the indigenous Kanak communities, who maintained traditional connections to this natural water source through generations.
Visitors access the falls through a 1.2-kilometer marked trail from the parking area, with signs directing to multiple observation points.
The mineral maquis vegetation around the waterfall grows in red soil conditions similar to those found in the Australian outback.
Location: Yate
Address: QV96+576, Yate, New Caledonia Yate Yate
GPS coordinates: -22.23206,166.86061
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:57
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