Notable river spot · New Caledonia
Matthew Island
Île Matthew
Matthew Island is a river spot in New Caledonia.
Matthew Island: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.
Best time to visit Matthew Island
Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Matthew Island — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: -22.34320, 171.35669. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Matthew Island
- Soufrière Ouest · viewpoint · ~0 km
- Piton Est · viewpoint · ~0 km
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Frequently asked
Are boats running today?
No visitor has reported the boating status for Matthew Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Matthew Island?
September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Matthew Island?
Nearby: Soufrière Ouest (viewpoint, 0 km), Piton Est (viewpoint, 0 km).
Is Matthew Island worth visiting?
Matthew Island is listed as a notable river spot in New Caledonia on Spotwander.