North Province district, New Caledonia

Places to visit near Canala

Canala is a town in North Province district, New Caledonia, home to about 3,538 people. Within 50 km by road there are 188 places to visit — 111 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage and 11 waterfalls. The must-see places are Fort Téremba (41 km), Plage de La Baie des Tortues (65 km) and Mont Humboldt (78 km).

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Canala, New Caledonia
Canala, North Province district, New Caledonia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Canala at a glance

Location
North Province district, New Caledonia
Population
about 3,538
Coordinates
21.5333° S, 165.9500° E
Places within 50 km
188 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Canala

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Canala: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Canala

118 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Pic des Morts (5 km); the best-known is Pic Vincent (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Canala

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Baie de Kwi (21 km); the best-known is Plage de La Baie des Tortues (65 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Canala

21 forts & heritage within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Ancien Fort (2 km); the best-known is Fort Téremba (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Canala

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Cascade d’Aminminrinbû (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Canala

10 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Bancs de Tiha (33 km); the best-known is Île Lebris (46 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Île Lebris · river spot · South Province · ~46 km
  • Mara · river spot · South Province · ~47 km
  • Îles Testard · river spot · South Province · ~56 km
  • Bancs de Tiha · river spot · South Province · ~33 km
  • Île Nemou · river spot · South Province · ~59 km
  • Île Tupéti · river spot · South Province · ~66 km

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Churches near Canala

9 churches within 100 km of Canala. The closest is Église de Canala (2 km); the best-known is Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Canala

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Canala
  2. 12 km Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul · church, North Province
  3. 7 km Cascade d’Aminminrinbû · waterfall, North Province
  4. 1 km Soü Waterfalls · waterfall, North Province
  5. 21 km Point de Vue Cascade Toere · waterfall, North Province
  6. 1 km Cascade Bameciara · waterfall, North Province
  7. 17 km Back to Canala

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From travellers near Canala

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How to reach Canala

    All places near Canala by distance

    Within 15 km of Canala

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Canala by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints111118Pic des Morts (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1628Baie de Kwi (21 km)
    Forts & heritage1521Ancien Fort (2 km)
    Waterfalls1118Cascade d’Aminminrinbû (5 km)
    Other attractions1010Source Eau Chaude Thermale de la Crouen (8 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves310Bancs de Tiha (33 km)
    Churches89Église de Canala (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Réserve d'Amieu (26 km)
    Parks66Aire de Jeux (23 km)
    Temples11Temple de Kouaoua (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs11Étang Saint-Nicolas (32 km)
    Museums01Musée de Bourail (59 km)
    Caves01Bangou (81 km)

    Canala: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Canala?

    Cascade d’Aminminrinbû (waterfall, about 5 km), Soü Waterfalls (waterfall, about 6 km), Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul (church, about 12 km), Point de Vue Cascade Toere (waterfall, about 17 km), Cascade Bameciara (waterfall, about 17 km), Trou Feuillet (waterfall, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Canala?

    188 places on Spotwander: 111 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 beaches & coast, 15 forts & heritage, 11 waterfalls, 10 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Canala?

    Pic des Morts, about 5 km by road; Néhoué (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Canala?

    Baie de Kwi, about 21 km by road; Baie Laugier (Baie de Kwaré) (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Canala?

    Ancien Fort, about 2 km by road; Maison Coloniale (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Canala?

    Start in Canala, visit Église Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul, then Cascade d’Aminminrinbû, then Soü Waterfalls, then Point de Vue Cascade Toere, then Cascade Bameciara, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Canala?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Canala

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Canala’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Canala on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.