The region's emblem and one we never tire of seeing and photographing from the beach at La Roche Percée or Turtle Bay.
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Shaped by the waves over the years, the “Bonhomme de Bourail” is an imposing rock formation named after its resemblance to a man (“bonhomme”). It is such an integral part of the local landscape that it is the symbol for both the Bourail region and the whole of New Caledonia. Its importance also stems from the fact that the site is historically significant to the Kanak population. There used to be an arch next to the “bonhomme” that La Roche Percée beach was named after, but it collapsed a...
Services
Services
Free car park
Car park
Pets welcome
During the loggerhead turtles’ egg-laying period (November to February), dogs are not allowed on the beach at La Roche Percée or Turtle Bay, so as not to disturb the turtles or destroy their nests.Openings
Openings
All year 2025 - Open everyday
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Sea view
- Beach within 300 m
- Waterside
- Sea within 300 m
Access
Access
- The “bonhomme” is located near the entrance to La Roche Percée beach and can be accessed directly from the Three Bays car park or from the beach. To get there from Nouméa, take the first turn on the left after Néra Bridge and then drive for about 10 minutes before turning left.
