Prony Needle

Prony Needle is a lovely bay that is located in New Caledonia's south mainland. From Prony Bay, you may observe the remains of Prony Village, a former penal town, along with one of the inlets, as well as surrounding waterfalls, banyan woods, and hot springs. The hot springs have formed a lofty pinnacle, the Prony Needle, which rises 40 meters from the ocean floor to just two meters below the surface. Expect to see plenty of corals, scorpionfish, macro life, and a variety of reef fish. At night, you can see Spanish dancers and, if you are lucky, a nautilus.

The average dive depth is 25 meters, and those with time for a second dive might consider drift diving the Canal Woodin, where whales and sharks can occasionally be seen.

Location: south main island, New Caledonia