On the Plum Wind Turbine Trail

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A short walk around Plum, easily accessible and offering stunning views of the sea and Mont Dore almost immediately. The route is short but follows a very stony path, so do make sure you wear sturdy footwear.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 2.42 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 594 ft
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    Descent: - 584 ft
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    Highest point: 591 ft
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    Lowest point: 7 ft
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View from the path
The pylons that mark the route
View southwards towards Plum
Mont Dore and the sea

Description of the walk

Park at Plum Harbour.

(S/E) Walk down the Route du Sud to the junction with Rue Negandi, then walk all the way back up to reach the start of the wind turbine trail on the left.

(1) The path continues from Rue Négandi, opposite amongst the trees. The path isn’t wide but it’s clearly marked. It turns left before heading uphill to the right and then continuing to a junction with a trail.

(2) Do not follow the path you’ve just crossed, but carry on straight ahead along the small path directly opposite. You’ll cross this wide path several times; each time, carry on straight ahead.

(3) At the next junction, carry on straight ahead until you reach a small path on the right.

(4) Follow this path, continuing uphill alongside the power lines and their pylons. Enjoy the view throughout the climb. The path continues until you reach a sign reading ‘Military zone, no entry, live-fire exercises’.

(5) Turn back, taking care on the descent – the loose stones mean there’s a risk of slipping – and head back to the car park at Plum harbour (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 7 ft - Plum Harbour car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.3 - alt. 52 ft - Start of the path
  3. 2 : mi 0.37 - alt. 92 ft - Junction: opposite
  4. 3 : mi 0.46 - alt. 184 ft - Junction: opposite
  5. 4 : mi 0.62 - alt. 341 ft - Short path on the right
  6. 5 : mi 1.21 - alt. 591 ft - Sign: “Military zone”
  7. S/E : mi 2.42 - alt. 7 ft - Plum Harbour car park

Notes

The path is not very wide but is fairly well maintained, and is accessible by car, 30 minutes from Nouméa.

Make sure you wear suitable footwear.

Worth a visit

Panoramic views of Mont Dore, the village of Plum and the sea.

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