What is the water and sand quality of the Vao Beach?

The beach has a sandy and rocky covering of gold color. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.

What are the key activities at Vao Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Vao Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Vao Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is comfortable.Vao Beach is fully protected from waves.There are some boats in the bay.

Is the Vao Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with mixture of sand and stones and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Vao Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Vao Beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Vao Beach.

How far is the Vao Beach from parking?

The Vao Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Vao Beach?

There are 2 attractions near Vao Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Saint Maurice located in 0.9 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Vao Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Vao Beach is February. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in February, the average value is 27°C. The coldest month is August with air temperature 22°C and water 23°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Photo of Vao Beach with bright sand & rocks surface

Photo of Vao Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Vao Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Vao Beach located in natural area

Photo of Vao Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Vao Beach

7.5

#16 out of 24 in South Province 1

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Fully waves protected Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located outside the settlement

Vao • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Park Grotte de la Reine Hortense

8.9km

Restaurant Gite Nataiwatch

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Le Kanuméra

7.6 - Very good 4.8km

Restaurant Restaurant Les trois nautiles

7.4 - Good 5.4km

Restaurant Relais Le Kuberka

8 - Very good 5.6km

Meal Takeaway Le Snack Tadey

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Saint Maurice

70m

Tourist Attraction Point de vue Îlot Brosse

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Baie d’Upi Chemin Baie d’Oro

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Natural pool

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Rivière de sable d'Oro

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Grotte de la troisième

8.9km

Historical Landmark Upi bay

3.6km

Historical Landmark Vestiges du Bagne (Convict Prison Ruins)

6.2km

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About

Vao Beach is located on the Coral Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 16th place out of 24 beaches in the South Province region 117.6 km away from its center, the city of Noumea. It is one of the beaches of Vao settlement, just 0.9 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

Weather

history

+24 ^o C +22 ^o C

Air temperature

6.5 M/S

Wind

+24 ^o C

Water temperature

1.7 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

Vao • 0.9 km

Map of beach

Park Grotte de la Reine Hortense

8.9km

Restaurant Gite Nataiwatch

9 - Excellent 4.7km

Restaurant Le Kanuméra

7.6 - Very good 4.8km

Restaurant Restaurant Les trois nautiles

7.4 - Good 5.4km

Restaurant Relais Le Kuberka

8 - Very good 5.6km

Meal Takeaway Le Snack Tadey

7.4 - Good 5.8km

Tourist Attraction Saint Maurice

70m

Tourist Attraction Point de vue Îlot Brosse

2.3km

Tourist Attraction Baie d’Upi Chemin Baie d’Oro

6.3km

Tourist Attraction Natural pool

8.3km

Tourist Attraction Rivière de sable d'Oro

8.7km

Tourist Attraction Grotte de la troisième

8.9km

Historical Landmark Upi bay

3.6km

Historical Landmark Vestiges du Bagne (Convict Prison Ruins)

6.2km

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

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Nearest Beaches

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7.8 Very good

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8.3 Very good

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7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Vao • 970m

Main locality of province

Noumea • 117.6km

Transport

Airport

ILP • 10.3km

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7.5 Very good

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Vao Beach

Park Grotte de la Reine Hortense

Restaurant Gite Nataiwatch

Restaurant Le Kanuméra

Restaurant Restaurant Les trois nautiles

Restaurant Relais Le Kuberka

Meal Takeaway Le Snack Tadey

Tourist Attraction Saint Maurice

Tourist Attraction Point de vue Îlot Brosse

Tourist Attraction Baie d’Upi Chemin Baie d’Oro

Tourist Attraction Natural pool

Tourist Attraction Rivière de sable d'Oro

Tourist Attraction Grotte de la troisième

Historical Landmark Upi bay

Historical Landmark Vestiges du Bagne (Convict Prison Ruins)

About

Weather

Vao, South Province,

Park Grotte de la Reine Hortense

Restaurant Gite Nataiwatch

Restaurant Le Kanuméra

Restaurant Restaurant Les trois nautiles

Restaurant Relais Le Kuberka

Meal Takeaway Le Snack Tadey

Tourist Attraction Saint Maurice

Tourist Attraction Point de vue Îlot Brosse

Tourist Attraction Baie d’Upi Chemin Baie d’Oro

Tourist Attraction Natural pool

Tourist Attraction Rivière de sable d'Oro

Tourist Attraction Grotte de la troisième

Historical Landmark Upi bay

Historical Landmark Vestiges du Bagne (Convict Prison Ruins)

Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 8.2 (Very good)

Nearest Beaches

Localities

Vao • 970m

Noumea • 117.6km

Transport

ILP • 10.3km

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

South Province, check other popular beaches

Kiki Beach

Ouvea Beach

Poe Beach

Luecila Beach

Peng Beach

Kuendu Beach

Yejele Beach

Roche Percee Beach

Plage De Pede

Plage de Gatope

Luengoni Beach

Easo Beach