Baie des Tortues, Public beach in Bourail, New Caledonia.
The beach sits within Gouaro Bay facing Popinée Pass, featuring numerous columnar pines and small water pools along the shoreline.
Local residents established the BWÄRA association in 2006 after discovering hundreds of crushed baby turtles, initiating protection measures for marine life.
The beach carries the name Nêpêcîrî in the Kanak language, reflecting the deep connection between local indigenous people and this coastal area.
Access to the beach requires following the main road to Gouaro Pass, with parking available near the shoreline entrance.
Sea turtles regularly select this protected beach as their nesting ground, making it the second most important nesting location in the South Pacific.
Location: Bourail
GPS coordinates: -21.60643,165.45446
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:07
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