Banc de sable photo #9 © jean paul Beaudeau
Photo of Banc de sable with turquoise pure water surface © Fabien Perotto Google
Photo of Banc de sable with spacious shore © Fanny Delor Google
Photo of Banc de sable with very clean level of cleanliness © Fanny Delor Google
Photo of Banc de sable wild area © Thibaud Ed Google
Photo of Banc de sable located in natural area © jean paul Beaudeau Google
Banc de sable photo #9 © jean paul Beaudeau
Photo of Banc de sable with turquoise pure water surface © Fabien Perotto Google
Photo of Banc de sable with spacious shore © Fanny Delor Google
Photo of Banc de sable with very clean level of cleanliness © Fanny Delor Google
Photo of Banc de sable wild area © Thibaud Ed Google
Photo of Banc de sable located in natural area © jean paul Beaudeau Google
Photo of Banc de sable - popular place among relax connoisseurs © Jean Pierre Chaffardon Google
Banc de sable photo #7 © Marcin Szymański Google
Banc de sable photo #8 © jean paul Beaudeau Google
7.1
Good
7.1
Good
Located outside the settlement
Bourrail 13.4 km
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About

Banc de sable is located on the Coral Sea (part of Pacific ocean) and it is in the 19th place out of 24 beaches in the South Province region 133 km away from its center, the city of Noumea. It is one of the beaches of Bourrail settlement, just 13.4 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and pure bright fine sand, so you don't need special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Banc de sable coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. There is also possible to take different water activities such as catamarans or jet skis.

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

1 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Poe Beach, which has a rating of 7.8.

Banc de sable (South Province) is located outside the Bourrail settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Grand Terre island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Banc de sable with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Bourrail 13.4 km
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Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.4 (Good)

Banc de sable (South Province) is located outside the Bourrail settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the coast of the Grand Terre island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Banc de sable with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

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Nearest Beaches

Poe Beach
1.9km 24 min walk
Poe Beach Poe Beach
7.8 Very good
Baie des amoureux
7.9km
Baie des amoureux Baie des amoureux
7.2 Good
Baie des tortues
8.4km
Baie des tortues Baie des tortues
8.4 Very good
Roche Percee Beach
9.5km
Roche Percee Beach Roche Percee Beach
7.9 Very good
Plage de Temrock
12.6km
Plage de Temrock Plage de Temrock
6.7 Good
Plage de la baie des sapins
50.9km
Plage de la baie des sapins Plage de la baie des sapins
6.7 Good
Plage de Pindai
51.4km
Plage de Pindai Plage de Pindai
7.4 Good
Ouano Beach
52.5km
Ouano Beach Ouano Beach
6.8 Good

Localities

Bourrail  •  13.4km
Noumea  •  133km

Transport

HLU  •  46.2km
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LF
Landon Franklin
10 Exceptional

Camping is allowed free of charge with no amenities provided. There is ample grassy area available for pitching tents.

October 2023
LD
Lila Dash
10 Exceptional

Camping is free and although the journey is quite long, it is definitely worth it! If you want to reach there quicker, you have the option to rent a kayak.

October 2023
FD
Fiona Delance
10 Exceptional

This amazing place stands out because it's one of the few areas along Poé beach where you won't find any seaweed. Being a sandbar, swimming is not possible during low tide, but it becomes a delightful spot for a swim, especially for children, when the tide is high. Additionally, the surroundings offer plenty of shade and camping is permitted. Moreover, it's the perfect location to enjoy a beautiful sunset and capture some stunning photographs.

October 2023
EL
Ezra Lane
10 Exceptional

The beach is located near a river, making it the perfect spot for people who want to admire the beautiful coral view at Plage de Poé, without having to deal with any seaweed.

October 2023
FP
Fabian Perrin
10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely fantastic, with a lovely shoreline and a small creek that seamlessly merges with the lagoon's saltwater. Additionally, there is a stunning wooded and shaded area right next to the beach where free camping is allowed (following the Mutual of Civil Servants). This spot is definitely a must-visit if you find yourself at Poé beach...

October 2023