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If you've always wanted to see the South Pacific in its purest form, Ouvéa is your place. This super slender coral atoll is a member of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands. And because it was declared a native preserve by the French in 1895, its people were able to hold dear their customs and traditions. The bungalows are still thatched. The villages still have chiefs. Life hasn't changed much for centuries. And if sinking your toes into the world's silkiest sand is on your agenda - lucky you. Ouvéa is home to some of the most heavenly beaches in the world.
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The One Thing You Don't Want to Miss
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The Anawa Blue Hole is actually a collection of salt and fresh waterholes where turtles and those in need of a fun and leisurely dip come to chill out. Oh, and another thing not to be missed is the endangered Ouvéa parakeet. Keep you're eyes peeled while touring the island for this colorful winged creature.
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Sporting Adventures
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As to be expected, you'll find lots of ocean adventures at this underwater playground. Pleasure boating, swimming, snorkeling and deep-sea diving and fishing are all popular here. On a good day, you may even be greeted by a sea turtle or two.
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Shopping for Bargains
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If you're looking to take home an authentic Ouvéa memento, genuine Kanak sculptures carved from native wood and soap made from the island's coconuts are a couple of nice options.
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Get a Taste of Local Flavor
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Whether you're hungry for a light lunch or a four-course meal, you'll find a smattering of choices dotted throughout the island. Fish is almost always on the menu. And some eateries serve the traditional bougna, a banana leaf wrap stuffed with coconut milk yams, root veggies and fish or meat, cooked in an earth oven.
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Local Currency
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The currency in Ouvéa is the French Pacific Franc (XPF). Visitors to the Loyalty Islands are advised to bring cash as most small shops and facilities do not accept credit cards.
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| Weather in Ouvea (Wadrilla), Loyalty Island |
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Average High |
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84.4° |
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29.11° |
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Average Low |
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72° |
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22.22° |
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Mean Temperature |
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78° |
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25.56° |
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N/A |
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Average Precip. |
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7.8 in |
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19.81 cm |
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