This trail is suitable for the whole family and has information boards to help you recognise the different bird songs!
This 3.1 km trail takes 1 hour 15 minutes to complete and is quite easy. It starts with a 170-metre-long wooden platform that is accessible to people with disabilities. The walk continues on a trail through part of the rainforest under the shade of the tree ferns. A short climb takes you up to the pine tree area (marker no. 2). A wide, gently sloping track takes you back to the start.
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Discover the native species living in this park in the “Green Station” of Farino!The must-see Parc des Grandes Fougères covers more than 4,500 hectares of tropical rainforest with a rich, biodiverse ecosystem. The aim of the park is to protect this exceptional natural environment, which is home to many typical native flora and fauna. Here, the tree fern reigns supreme. Many New Caledonian birds can also been heard and seen if you keep your ears and eyes open, including imperial pigeons, kagus, green pigeons and New Caledonian warblers. Regular events, guided tours of medicinal plants, bird watching, sylvotherapy, hiking and horse riding are just some of the activities you can enjoy here. The famous Heart of Farino is located in the park, at the bend of a river that crosses this unique site. Situated at the crossroads of Farino, Moindou and Sarraméa, it contains a wealth of nature typical of this exciting and welcoming region.
Visit this uniquely shaped water hole on a hike through one of the most beautiful nature parks in New Caledonia!The Parc des Grandes Fougères contains more than one natural treasure! Set among lush nature, the famous “Heart of Farino” is carved out of rock and filled with river water. You’ll have to keep your eyes open to find it! Make the most of your visit by taking a refreshing break with your feet in the water before continuing your hike between the rainforest and the river.
Vivez une nouvelle expérience à chaque pas en suivant le guide dans une réserve naturel !Marie Claude, guide de randonnée diplômée ASP, vous propose de découvrir les sentiers du Parc des Grandes fougères en y apportant ses précieuses connaissances en faune, flore et traditions. Deux circuits au choix : - Sentier des fougères : 2H/3 km - Sentier du Four à Pain 3H/5 km
Every day throughout the year between 7.30 am and 5.30 pm.
Closed on Monday.
Closed exceptionally on January 1st and December 25th.
Protected area where pets are not permitted.
Sud Tourisme Nouvelle-Calédonie - 24/06/2024
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Ground
Not suitable for strollers
Getting there
From Nouméa, take the R.T. 1 heading north-west. Pass the village of La Foa. Turn right towards Canala on the R.P.5. Follow it for about 1.25 km and then turn off towards the village of Farino. Pass the town hall heading north-west and then turn right after 220 m (V.U.2). Head down into the Farino River Valley. After 550m, turn right on the bridge (R.M.22) and return to the PGF entrance (good earth track).
No tricky passages. Sometimes a little slippery in wet weather.
Topo guides references :
Map pdf " the pedestrian paths of the Grandes Fougères park
Map references :
Map DITTT n°18 Canala & n°19 La Foa
FFrandonnée® grading
* Effort: IBP 21 (easy)
* Technical difficulty: 2 (quite easy)
* Risk: 2 (quite low)
* Overall grading: quite low (light blue)