New Caledonia · Prony Bay
Aiguille de Prony
Also known as: Prony Needle
Best time to dive
April to November; December
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - limited - the needle's tip near 2m could allow snorkel access in calm conditions, but it is primarily dived
Safety notes
friable white stalactite structures trapping warm water (localized burn risk in micro-holes), abandoned heavy-gauge fishing line entanglement, sediment-reduced visibility from fin contact
Permits & fees
protected marine reserve since 1993 (250m radius around the pinnacle) - no diver-specific fee documented, VERIFY
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Mont-Dore/Noumea
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.