L'Aire de famille: A Family Retreat in New Caledonia

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the center of Bourail, start at the Bourail Tourist Information Center located on Rue de la République. From there, head east on Rue de la République for about 300 meters until you reach the intersection with Route de la Baie des Tortues. Turn left onto Route de la Baie des Tortues and walk for approximately 1 kilometer, enjoying the coastal views. When you reach the fork in the road, keep left to stay on Route de la Baie des Tortues. Continue for another 2.5 kilometers until you see signs for Gouaro. Turn right onto the road leading to Gouaro and follow it for about 1 kilometer. L'Aire de famille is located on your left as you approach Gouaro, just past the small local shops. Look for the sign that says 'L'Aire de famille' to locate the entrance.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer biking, rent a bicycle from one of the local shops in Bourail. Start at the Bourail Tourist Information Center and follow the same route as pedestrians: head east on Rue de la République, then take a left onto Route de la Baie des Tortues. Biking on this coastal road is pleasant, and you'll cover the distance faster. Once you reach the fork in the road, keep left and continue on Route de la Baie des Tortues. When you arrive at Gouaro, look for the sign for L'Aire de famille on your left. The bike ride will take approximately 15-20 minutes depending on your speed.

• Public Transport

  Currently, there are limited public transport options directly to Gouaro. However, you can take a bus from Bourail to the nearest stop towards Gouaro. Head to the main bus stop in Bourail, located near the market. Check the bus schedule and board the bus that heads towards Gouaro. Once you arrive at the nearest stop, you will need to walk approximately 1 kilometer towards L'Aire de famille. Follow the road signs towards Gouaro, and you’ll find L'Aire de famille on your left.