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Yaté Lake

Lake · New Caledonia · 221 m
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This lake and the vegetation around the river—95% of it unique in the world—is more incredible than you can imagine and well worth a visit!
Yaté Lake is located in the commune of Yaté in the South Province of New Caledonia. It is a 4,000-hectare reservoir stretching 22 km long.

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-22.132547, 166.651219
DMS
22°07'57.2"S 166°39'04.4"E
UTM
58K 670298 7551577
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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Pedestrian path of the Great Kaori
  • Blue River Provincial Park
  • Arboretum Pathway
  • Trou d'eau du Pont Gauzère
  • Les Bois du Sud
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Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 4 km
Duration 1:30 h
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Hiking route · New Caledonia
Chrome Lode Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.4 km
Duration 0:50 h
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This short family trail winds through the dense rainforest. It progresses between the trees in the semi-darkness and reaches a clear viewpoint on ...

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Trail Running · New Caledonia
GRNC1 Stage n°5 : from the Muletiers refuge to the Tristaniopsis refuge
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy Stage 7
Distance 17.6 km
Duration 5:30 h
Ascent 590 m
Descent 337 m

The trail bypasses the White River Swamp from the west. The trail then enters the depths of the Forêt du Mois de Mai before dropping into the Blue ...

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Hiking route · New Caledonia
Meliphage Trail
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
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