UVE → LIF

Ouvéa Lagoon

Spectacular aerial views of the UNESCO World Heritage lagoon with its shifting shades of azure and teal.

Mouli Bridge

The famous bridge connecting Ouvéa to Mouli Island, appearing as a tiny thread over vibrant turquoise water.

The Southern Pleiades

A chain of pristine, uninhabited coral islets stretching south from the main island of Ouvéa.

Baie du Santal

Dramatic views of Lifou's western cliffs and the deep turquoise waters of Sandalwood Bay during descent.

Luengoni Beach

One of the Pacific's most beautiful beaches, identifiable by its blindingly white sand and offshore coral 'rocks'.

Loyalty Basin

The deep blue expanse of the Coral Sea between Ouvéa and Lifou, showcasing the isolation of the archipelago.

East Ouvéa Coastline

Views of the windward side of the island with its rugged limestone formations and crashing waves.

Chateaubriand Bay

A wide view of the large bay on the eastern side of Lifou as the plane turns for its final approach.

Lifou Interior

Lush tropical forests and traditional Kanak village structures scattered across the raised coral plateau.