Saméra

Saméra rises 414 meters above sea level on Grande Terre island with gradual slopes and exposed rock outcrops running along its ridgeline. The terrain offers several walking paths and provides views across the central mountain chain of New Caledonia.

During French colonization in the 1850s, surveyors mapped the central mountain ranges and established geographic references for island administration. This peak was integrated into those early mapping processes as a key orientation point for New Caledonia's development.

Kanak communities view this summit as part of their traditional stories about land ties and territorial markers across the island. It serves as a reference point in local narratives about the connection between people and their landscape.

Access is via several walking paths connected to the main road network, reachable year-round but with better conditions from April to November. The driest season offers the easiest and safest hiking experience on these trails.

On clear days, you can see both the eastern and western coastlines of the island at the same time from the summit. This rare double view across the landscape makes the climb especially worthwhile for photographers and observers of the natural world.

Location: New Caledonia

Elevation above the sea: 414 m

GPS coordinates: -21.65920,166.29080

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:22