Visit this historic monument and retrace New Caledonia’s history as a penal colony!
Téremba was built in 1871, at the top of a plateau overlooking the sea. It was destined to become the prison and administrative centre for the vast territory of Uarai, which covers La Foa, Farino and Moindou. The growing need for land for the most deserving convicts was the trigger for the Kanak...
Located about 15 km from the northern exit of the village of La Foa.
Coming from Nouméa, turn left after the signpost before the village of Moindou, the same entrance as Tanguy beach. Continue for 2.5 km to reach the fort.
Coming from the village of Moindou, 3 km after the southern exit of the village, turn right after the road sign. Continue for 2.5 km to reach the fort.