The Madeleine Falls and the Netcha site

Park in the Madeleine Falls Park car park. There is an entrance fee for the park.

(S/E) Head east, following the yellow markings to the Madeleine Falls observation platform.

(1) You can get closer via a path that descends to the right along the river. Cross a small wooden bridge, continue straight ahead up a small pile of black rocks, then turn immediately left to reach a sign near the falls.

(2) Turn around and return to the observation platform.

(1) Continue straight ahead on the path overlooking the river, which leads to another viewpoint.

(3) Continue straight ahead, then stay on the right-hand path at the fork about 150 m further on. You will reach a second viewpoint overlooking the river.

(4) Continue following the yellow markings until you reach a fork.

(5) Continue straight ahead and follow the path that runs alongside Route du Carénage for a few hundred metres, then veers off to the right.

(6) Turn left, following the yellow markings until you reach Netcha, where swimming and camping are permitted. This is also the starting point for many mountain bike trails.

(7) Turn around.

(6) Turn left to continue following the outward route in the opposite direction.

(5) Take the path on the right that climbs up into a shaded area.

(8) Continue straight ahead on the marked path and return to the car park where you started (S/E).

(S/E) Access to the park is subject to a fee of 400 CFP per person; the same applies if you wish to start the hike from the Netcha site, which is also subject to a fee, but you only pay once for access to both sites.

Bring water and sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sun cream, etc.

(7) There is a water source at the Netcha site, but it is not drinkable without treatment tablets. So be sure to plan ahead.
Swimming is possible but prohibited in the Madeleine Falls Park: bring a swimsuit accordingly.

(5) Alternative: for a shorter walk, you can turn left to return to (S/E).

Link to the official route of the Sentier des Agathis, which crosses the road twice:

https://www.sudtourisme.nc/offres/sentier-des-agathis-yate-fr-2783774/

Botanical trail: many endemic species.

Madeleine Falls, views of the Rivière des Lacs.

Swimming possible at the Netcha site.