Mé Atiateu

Mé Atiateu is a summit located in New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific. The peak stands among other elevated points that shape the archipelago's varied topography and coastal landscape.

New Caledonia was originally inhabited by Melanesian peoples before European contact in the 17th century. French annexation in 1853 began a long period of colonial administration that shaped all aspects of territorial geography.

The region near Mé Atiateu maintains connections to indigenous Kanak heritage while integrating French territorial administration and environmental preservation practices.

Access to this location requires advance planning due to limited transport connections on remote island sites. Visitors should research local conditions and any permits needed before attempting to reach the peak.

The summit forms part of New Caledonia's extensive collection of geographical features, where numerous endemic plant species grow in isolation.

Location: New Caledonia

Elevation above the sea: 61 m

GPS coordinates: -21.76667,165.85000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:25