GOHAPIN

A tribal area, Chief Jacob Win-Nemou

As you leave the village travelling north, the road first goes through “Basse-Poya” (Lower Poya) which has a few inhabitants.
Before reaching this part of the village, there is a road to the right which goes towards the Adio caves and Gohapin tribe.
( The Adio caves are currently closed to public for health reasons)

The road leading to the tribe offers an absolutely beautiful spectacle of immense limestone cliffs offering nice walks’.
For more information call the guide Mr Edouard Porin-Hibou : 95 42 72

The second biggest tribe in New Caledonia (700 inhabitants)

This tribe which is well-organised and welcoming, contains several houses stretching along the Poya river.
Its inhabitants make a living from market gardening, cattle farming and bee-keeping.
This tribe is making a big effort as far as tourism is concerned.
Accomodation is provided in furnished bungalows. Meals are available in a traditional faré.

There are demonstrations of the traditional culture, tribal life arts and craft and kanak stories and legends are told.
The public school, the old disused Chapel which features on the heritage listing, a house for the olders, as well as a beautiful traditional hut make up the centre of the tribe.

There are many possibilities for people who like walking either in families or in groups of good walkers with well-trained guides and interesting itineraries to discover the Flora and  Fauna.

The Aouipinié track is accessible to fit peolple who are more sporty as it is a 9-10 hours tramp.
Waterbottles, picnic,hat and walking shoes are indispensable.
The guides for different walks are Edouard, Victorin, Denis, Martin, Francis and Blandine.

• Niaouli forests
• Rainforest
• Viewpoints