Yaté
at the heart of the Great South

Combining the scenery of the rainforest and the wild beauty of the mining regions covered by red soil (due to the laterites present in the ground), the commune offers an almost unique natural diversity. In addition to this, and despite its apparent aridity, Yaté is characterised by an abundance of creeks (sorts of runlets), rivers and water reserves which form a dense and complex hydrographic network.

From the Plain of Lakes to the Blue River Park

Yaté is also home to New Caledonia’s largest lake, with a surface area of 40 km2, which serves as a ‘reservoir’ for the dam and hydro-electric plant situated at the southern tip.

It is also in this region that the magnificent Blue River Park is situated. At its heart, visitors can admire the sepulchral submerged forest, the most significant cagou population of the territory, and ancient giant trees (kaori, houp…).  And that is without mentioning the scores of places to bathe in the deliciously refreshing waters of the river.

Madeleine, Netcha : spoilt for choice

The provision of natural sites is not, however, limited to the Blue River Park. In the surrounding area, the Madeleine watterfalls and the beautiful botanic trail which leads to it, the loops of Netcha and their eight VTT courses, all like the Southern Woods area offer a great variety of places accessible to everyone.