Isle of Pines
As soon as you arrive at the Isle of Pines, you realise why the famous explorer James Cook, having discovered the island, gave it such a name.
The Betico follows the same route and takes you to the island’s most famous bay on arrival: Kuto Bay.
The beach is just 10 minutes away from the dock by foot. Its white sand is said to be finer than flour. The sea has shades of turquoise blue and is completely transparent.
Nearby you can discover Kanumera Bay
10-minute walk from the dock. Most of the accommodation (hotels, gites, camp sites) is located in this area, spread over these two bays. Just a five-minute shuttle ride to check in to your accommodation!
On a day trip, you will stay up to 8 hours and you will fully enjoy your day. Family picnic, bike ride, swimming or walk, so many activities which the whole family will adore!
Infos pratiques
Based on the New Caledonian calendar, BETICO’s schedule varies and adapts according to the time of year: school holidays, long weekends linked to public holidays, the low season and the warm season starting in November.
Practical information
Based on the New Caledonian calendar, BETICO’s schedule varies and adapts according to the time of year: school holidays, long weekends linked to public holidays, the low season and the warm season starting in November.
Outside the school holidays
Trips to Isle of Pines are only at weekends and the ship remains docked at the Ile des Pins on Saturday evenings:
Saturdays:
- Departure from Noumea at 7.00am
- Arrival at Isle of Pines, Kuto Bay at 9.30am
Sundays:
- Departure from Isle of Pines, Baie de Kuto at 5pm
- Arrival in Nouméa at 7.30pm
In May, August, October and September, additional trips have been added on Tuesdays, with departures and returns during the day, at the same times.
This offers you the possibility of organising day trips or multi-day trips, including Saturday departures and Tuesday returns.
During school holidays and from November onwards
Additional return trips during the day are scheduled every Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday.
From November onwards, the ship’s departure from Isle of Pines is postponed to 6pm, allowing you to save an hour and watch the sunset from the ship’s terrace on your return. It’s the warm season!
Several options are available:
- day trips, staying 8 hours on site. Note that the “Daytrip” price is the same in high and low season.
- or for a minimum of 2 days, during the week and/or at the weekend.
Saturdays:
- Departure from Noumea at 7.00am
- Arrival at Isle of Pines, Kuto Bay at 9.30am
Sundays:
- Departure from Isle of Pines, Baie de Kuto at 6pm
- Arrival in Nouméa at 8.30pm
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