Pindai Caves

Pindai Caves is a network of six limestone chambers situated along the northwestern coast of Grande Terre in New Caledonia. The system includes multiple underground rooms and sinkholes that visitors can explore on foot.

People settled in these caves about 2,800 years ago, including early Lapita cultures from Oceania. Archaeological work during the 20th century uncovered this long history of human occupation.

The caves contain pottery and shell remains that show how ancient people lived and used the sea around them. These objects tell the story of early inhabitants and their relationship with their surroundings.

Two of the six caves are open for visitors to walk through without difficulty. Guided tours depart from Noumea, which makes planning your visit straightforward.

The caves contain fossils of 45 extinct animal species, including an extinct land crocodile and a horned turtle. These unusual finds make the site important for understanding ancient ecosystems.

Location: New Caledonia

GPS coordinates: -21.33333,164.95000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:25