Oumagne Grotto / Cave of Queen Hortense
Cave
· New Caledonia
· 19 m
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Grotte d'Oumagne / Reine HortensePhoto: Elena Bianco / Lumix GH5 / NCT
Explore the favourite spot of High Chief Kaoua's daughter, whose name lives on in this unique cave hidden in the rainforest!
Oumagne Cave (Grotte d’Oumagne), better known as Queen Hortense’s Cave, is situated in the north of the Isle of Pines, in the heart of lush, tropical vegetation traversed by a stream. At the entrance, you will see a little temple in memory of the queen. Although her Kanak name was Kanedjo, she was later named Hortense in tribute to the mother of Napoléon III. This place became her refuge at a time when inter-tribal conflicts were at their height. She was and still is an important figure for the Kunié people.
As soon as you enter the cave, you’ll be impressed by the giant stalactites, vines and banyan roots. If you want to explore the tunnel as far as its air shaft, don't forget to bring a torch.
Bring cash to pay the entry fee (500 XPF).
As soon as you enter the cave, you’ll be impressed by the giant stalactites, vines and banyan roots. If you want to explore the tunnel as far as its air shaft, don't forget to bring a torch.
Bring cash to pay the entry fee (500 XPF).
Opens
All year round between 9 am and 12 pm.Subject to favorable weather.
Price:
Adult: 500 XPFChild: 150 XPF.
Free entry for children < 5 years.
Coordinates
DD
-22.586232, 167.472823
DMS
22°35'10.4"S 167°28'22.2"E
UTM
58K 754240 7500174
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Oumagne Grotto / Cave of Queen Hortense
Grotte de la Reine Hortense, ile des pins
98832 Ile des Pins
98832 Ile des Pins
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