The Baie d'Upi bay - a tropical dream in the Coral Sea. On the Île des Pins in the lagoon of New Caledonia, there is no shortage of marvellous bays, but that of Upi is undoubtedly the most beautiful! Large coral rocks seem to float as if by magic. Then again, the sea is as smooth as glass and seems to merge with the horizon.
The best way to discover the bay is on a sailing trip aboard an outrigger canoe. The rippling water, the tropical warmth and the turquoise and green colour of the
green on the horizon are truly relaxing. Rays, turtles and dolphins can often be seen along the way.
The Baie d'Upi is located north of the small island of Koutomo, south-east of the Île des Pines. The airline
Calédonie operates a daily flight from Nouméa-Magenta airport. The flight time is one
thirty minutes. The Betico boats also sail to the island once or twice a day in less than three hours. The excursion itself usually starts in the bay of Saint-Joseph at around eight o'clock in the morning.
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