Blue River Provincial Park, Nature reserve in Yaté, New Caledonia
The Blue River Provincial Park encompasses 22,000 hectares of mining scrubland and rainforest, with elevations ranging from 160 to 1,250 meters.
Mining and forestry operations in the early 20th century left traces in the park, including remnants of railway tracks and a wooden bridge.
Ancient petroglyphs in the Blue River Valley demonstrate early human presence in this region of New Caledonia.
Visitors can access the park Tuesday through Sunday from 7 AM to 5 PM, with facilities including hiking trails and bicycle rentals.
The park contains the largest population of wild kagu birds, with approximately 700 specimens of this New Caledonian endemic species.
Location: Yaté
Inception: 1980
Address: 1 Rte du Pont Pérignon, Yaté 98832, New Caledonia 98832 Yaté
Opening Hours: Saturday-Sunday 08:00-16:00
Phone: +68743.61.24
Website: https://province-sud.nc/aires-protegees/PPRB
GPS coordinates: -22.10900,166.66000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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