King’s birthday Monday has us driving out again, this time to the east coast. I am now well used to the left hand manual rental car and driving on the right side of the road. The road is wide, sealed and good until after the Blue River Park. Beyond this it rapidly deteriorates and is heavily rutted, potholed and has rough speed humps.
Beyond the village of Yate we reach the pretty Wandiana Falls before turning back to Noumea.
Our final stop for the day is Ouen Toro lookout, a former military installation overlooking Noumea.