La Crouen Hot Springs
Thermal pools near Canala on the east coast, one of very few in the territory.
Updated 14 October 2026
La Crouen is a group of thermal springs near Canala where water rises at around forty degrees and has been channelled into concrete pools under trees, one of only a handful of hot springs in New Caledonia. The site is simple: pools, changing sheds and a picnic area beside a stream. It is used mainly by people from the surrounding villages, and the road in crosses the Col d'Amieu or comes round the coast. The water is faintly sulphurous and the springs have been used by people from the surrounding valleys for far longer than the concrete basins have existed.
Highlights
- The thermal pools - water at around forty degrees channelled into basins.
- The shaded setting - trees over the pools beside a stream.
- The rarity - one of very few hot springs anywhere in the territory.
- The local use - a bathing place for the surrounding villages.
When to go
April to November is the cooler dry season, which suits the hot water. Weekends bring local visitors. The roads in are winding.
Before you go
Facilities are basic concrete pools and changing sheds. The site is a long drive from anywhere. Maintenance is uneven.
Nearby
Canala is nearby, and Thio is south along the coast.
What to pack for La Crouen Hot Springs
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- Swimwear - Needed at most public thermal pools; some traditional baths are nude and single-sex. Find on Amazon
- Quick-dry towel + flip-flops - For wet changing areas and hot poolside stone. Find on Amazon
- A dry bag or waterproof pouch - Somewhere safe for phone and valuables while you soak. Find on Amazon
- Water to drink - Hot soaking is dehydrating; sip between dips. Find on Amazon
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