Canonical page: /p/new-caledonia/lifou/
Collected: 2026-10-18
JSON: /p/new-caledonia/lifou/index.json

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# Lifou Island

[About the port](/p/new-caledonia/lifou/)[Timetable](/p/new-caledonia/lifou/timetable/2026-10/)

Getting ashore Tender or pier, depending on the ship

Into town Taxi or ship shuttle

Best starting point Wé village and the coast

Currency [CFP franc - XPF](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=XPF)

## Getting ashore

Ships call at Lifou, one of the Loyalty Islands, and passengers land by tender or at a pier, depending on the ship. Check your ship's notice for the landing point. Taxis and shuttles run from the landing.

## Watch-outs

Lifou is a Kanak island with strong customs. Dress modestly in villages, ask before taking photographs, and respect the local rules. Shops are few and close early.

## Wé and the island

Wé is the main village, with a market and small shops. The island is limestone, with caves and cliffs along the coast.

## Jokin Cathedral

The [Jokin Cathedral](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Jokin+Cathedral+Lifou) is a Catholic church on the island, with a striking design. Its interior and the view from the surrounding area are worth a visit.

## Easo beach and the coast

Easo beach is a long sandy bay with clear water and a reef. The Mu Orö caves and the coastal cliffs are popular stops on the island tour.

## Food & shopping

Kanak food includes taro, fish and coconut. Local craft stalls sell carvings and woven goods, and buying from them supports the community.

## Money & connectivity

The currency is the CFP franc. Cash is needed on the island. Mobile signal is limited.

## Accessibility & mobility

The landing and the village are flat, but the caves and the cliffs involve steps and uneven paths. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.

Plan your call

## Who's in port?

20 calls in the collected schedule.

[View timetable](/p/new-caledonia/lifou/timetable/2026-10/)

## Maps & transport

- [Lifou on Google MapsIsland and landing ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Lifou+New+Caledonia)

- [Lifou mapMap and directions (Wikivoyage) ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lifou)

## Useful links

- [Lifou on WikivoyageIsland and transport ↗](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lifou)

- [Convert US dollars to CFP francsDaily reference rates ↗](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=XPF)