Bone Hole

  • Natural wonder
Lio, 98878 Maré
The Bone hole is an impressive coral sinkhole some 40 m deep and 30 m in diameter, and which is just a few metres from the road.
The Loyalty islands are devoid of rivers. Rainwater penetrates the coral reef until it meets the seawater where, due to its lower density, it forms a deep layer of fresh water, this underground circulation of rainwater is at the origin of the vast network of caves and avens. In Lio, halfway between Tenane and La Roche, a safety barrier appears at the side of the road signalling the location of the Bone hole. A short narrow path quickly leads to a circular chasm 30 m in diameter and 40 m...

Openings

All year 2024 - Open everyday

Location

Bone Hole
Lio, 98878 Maré

Spoken languages

  • French
Updated on 20 November 2023 at 12:02
by Iles Loyauté Explorer
(Offer identifier : 6191538)
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