North Province district, New Caledonia

Places to visit near Poya

Poya is a town in North Province district, New Caledonia, home to about 2,617 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 3 waterfalls and 9 churches. The must-see places are Plage de La Baie des Tortues (53 km), Île de Gatope (83 km) and Fort Téremba (90 km).

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

Poya at a glance

Location
North Province district, New Caledonia
Population
about 2,617
Coordinates
21.3500° S, 165.1500° E
Places within 50 km
125
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Poya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Poya: 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 Poya

113 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Empoët (7 km); the best-known is Pic Adjio (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Pic Adjio · viewpoint · North Province · ~15 km
  • Mont Aoupinié · viewpoint · North Province · ~29 km
  • Empoët · viewpoint · South Province · ~7 km
  • Comadaro · viewpoint · South Province · ~7 km
  • Pic Poya · viewpoint · North Province · ~11 km
  • Mouataoua · viewpoint · North Province · ~12 km

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Beaches & coast near Poya

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Baie de Muéo (18 km); the best-known is Plage de Pindai (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Poya

18 waterfalls within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Cascade de Dépéï (31 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Poya

17 churches within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Église de Poya (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Poya

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Col du Poya (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Poya

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Poya. The closest is Réserve de Faune Et de Flore de Nodéla (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Poya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Poya
  2. 15 km Pic Adjio · viewpoint, North Province
  3. 16 km Cascade de Dépéï · waterfall, North Province
  4. 23 km Mont Aoupinié · viewpoint, North Province
  5. 47 km Plage de Pindai · beach, North Province
  6. 5 km Île Grimault · river spot, North Province
  7. 20 km Back to Poya

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How to reach Poya

    All places near Poya by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Poya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints74113Empoët (7 km)
    Beaches & coast729Baie de Muéo (18 km)
    Other attractions1726Crevettes Philippe (13 km)
    Waterfalls318Cascade de Dépéï (31 km)
    Churches917Église de Poya (1 km)
    Forts & heritage613Col du Poya (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Réserve de Faune Et de Flore de Nodéla (28 km)
    Parks27Col de Poya (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves36Île Grimault (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Retenue de la Ouen Sieu (53 km)
    Museums02Musée de Bourail (55 km)
    Caves01Grotte de Lindéralique (96 km)

    Poya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Poya?

    Pic Adjio (viewpoint, about 15 km), Île Grimault (river spot, about 20 km), Plage de Pindai (beach, about 25 km), Église de Poya (church, about 1 km), Col du Poya (heritage site, about 3 km), Col de Poya (park, about 3 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 74 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 beaches & coast, 17 other attractions, 3 waterfalls, 9 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Poya?

    Empoët, about 7 km by road; Comadaro (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Poya?

    Baie de Muéo, about 18 km by road; Passe de la Poya (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Poya?

    Cascade de Dépéï, about 31 km by road; Cascade Perlou (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Poya?

    Start in Poya, visit Pic Adjio, then Cascade de Dépéï, then Mont Aoupinié, then Plage de Pindai, then Île Grimault, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Poya?

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

    Towns near Poya

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