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Explore Arama in New Caledonia
Arama in the region of New Caledonia (general) is a town in New Caledonia - some 201 mi or ( 323 km ) North-West of Noumea , the country's capital city .
Current time in Arama is now 04:27 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Noumea " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: We, Tiari, Pouedjane Maladj, Pam, and Pabou. Since you are here already, make sure to check out We . Where to go and what to see in Arama ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Nehoue Bay
Nehoue Bay or Baie de Nehoue is a bay in northwestern New Caledonia. It lies just northwest of Ohland Bay and just southeast of Tanle Bay. The village of Malabou lies on the bay which contains the Malabou Beach Hotel. This resort lies 45 kilometres northwest of Koumac and is noted for its white sands. The bay contains numerous islands, the largest of which is Boh Island. Tanle Island lies just to the west in front of the channel of Tanle Bay.
Located at -20.34 164.14 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tanle Bay
Tanle Bay or Baie de Tanle is a bay in northwestern New Caledonia. It lies just northwest of Nehoue Bay, separated only by Tanle Island and Boh Island. Banare Bay lies to the northwest. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:20|16|26|S|164|4|41|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}
Located at -20.27 164.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Diahot River
Diahot is the longest river of New Caledonia, flowing for some 60 miles (100 kilometres). It has a catchment area of 620 square kilometres and opens north-westward into the Baie d'Harcourt, flowing towards the northern point of the island along the western escarpment of the Mont Panié. The village of Ouégoa lies on the river, not far from the mouth. The Diahot flows into the sea between the villages of Bwalayet and Pam, just south of Ile de Pam.
Located at -20.32 164.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tiebaghi
Tiebaghi is a mine and former village in Kaala-Gomen, New Caledonia. Located on an ultramafic massif, it was the largest chromium mine in the world in 1941, producing about 54,000 tons per year. During World War II it produced about 4400 tons of nickel per year. The mine is currently extensively mined by the French firm Eramet.
Located at -20.44 164.22 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Banare Bay
Banare Bay or Baie de Banare is a bay in far northwestern New Caledonia. It lies northwest of Tanle Bay. Poum lies on the southern part of the bay and Tiabet lies on the northern part. The bay contains severla islands. Mouac Island lies just north of Poum,; others include Pionne Island and Yava Island and further out is the larger Neba Island. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:20|9|23|S|164|2|38|E|type:landmark |primary |name= }}
Located at -20.16 164.04 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
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