Mé Borindou

Mé Borindou is a mountain summit rising to 405 meters in central New Caledonia. The peak serves as a geographical reference point in the region's varied terrain and is reachable via established hiking trails.

This summit served as a natural reference point during early explorations of New Caledonia and helped shape the mapping of French Pacific territories. Its role as a landmark has remained consistent from colonial times to the present.

Local Kanak communities have woven this summit into their oral traditions and spiritual geography for generations. The mountain remains part of how people understand and relate to their home landscape today.

The hike follows established trails that see regular use from visitors and locals alike. The dry season from September to December offers the most comfortable hiking conditions with less rain and better visibility.

From the summit, visitors can see across the surrounding landscape toward both the eastern and western coasts of the island. On clear days, this vantage point reveals the spatial scale of New Caledonia in a way ground-level views cannot match.

Location: New Caledonia

Elevation above the sea: 405 m

GPS coordinates: -21.53333,165.78333

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:22