Goro
From CruisersWiki
Peter McHugh (Talk | contribs) m |
Peter McHugh (Talk | contribs) m |
||
| Line 48: | Line 48: | ||
'''Passe de Tomeo''' is the recommended entrance and is the first entrance you reach if coming from the west. It is well marked and there is a clear channel to the anchorage. | '''Passe de Tomeo''' is the recommended entrance and is the first entrance you reach if coming from the west. It is well marked and there is a clear channel to the anchorage. | ||
| - | '''Passe de Goro''' has the Goro light on the eastern side. This light also marks the northern side of Havannah Pass. Passe de Goro is well marked, but after passing through, you need to exercise caution in crossing Port de Goro to the anchorage as there are coral heads in the lagoon. | + | '''Passe de Goro''' has the Goro light on the eastern side. This light also marks the northern side of Havannah Pass. Passe de Goro is well marked, but after passing through, you need to exercise caution in crossing Port de Goro to the anchorage as there are coral heads and shoal areas in the lagoon. |
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
| Line 64: | Line 64: | ||
[[Image:Port_Goro_Dinghy_Landing.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Port Goro dinghy landing below the Waterfall'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Port_Goro_Dinghy_Landing.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Port Goro dinghy landing below the Waterfall'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
| - | * Anchor immediately off the obvious waterfall. Be cautious not to go too far as this area is surrounded by coral and you quickly run out of navigable water. If you go ashore directly in front of the waterfall, there is a dinghy entrance to a tiny inlet where you can leave your dinghy. This is next to the road and waterfall is on the other side of the road. | + | * Anchor immediately off the obvious waterfall. Be cautious not to go too far north or east as this area is surrounded by coral and you quickly run out of navigable water. If you go ashore directly in front of the waterfall, there is a dinghy entrance to a tiny inlet where you can leave your dinghy. This is next to the road and the waterfall is on the other side of the road. |
[[Image:Goro_Ruins.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Mining ruins at Port Goro'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | [[Image:Goro_Ruins.jpg|350px|thumb|right|'''Mining ruins at Port Goro'''<br/>''Click for larger view'']] | ||
==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
| Line 103: | Line 103: | ||
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
| - | + | * No | |
====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
Transportation (local and/or international) | Transportation (local and/or international) | ||
| - | * | + | * Unknown. |
==Routes/Passages To/From== | ==Routes/Passages To/From== | ||
Revision as of 09:04, 20 July 2011
Goro, New Caledonia
Click for larger view
 (Click links for more information)
| |
 | 22°17.8′S, 167°00.8′E |
|---|---|
 | Photo gallery |
 | Local chartlet |
Overview
Port de Goro is a reef enclosed bay at the SE corner of Grande Terre on the north side of the Havannah Pass. The area is relatively exposed to the prevailing SE winds and so is best as an anchorage in westerly winds. There is a small settlement in the area, but no shops or other facilities. The prime reasons for visiting this bay are the large waterfall, the mining ruins and the diving on the outer reef.
Cruising the region
Port Goro is the first anchorage inside Havannah Pass. You must clear Customs in Noumea before stopping anywhere in New Caledonia, so, unfortunately, stopping here when inbound is not an option.
The Cruising Guide to New Caledonia mentions Chief Attiti as a contact. Sadly Charles Attiti passed away in 2004. His grave can be found a short walk from the anchorage at Port Boise.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source
- Chart No
- Chart No
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
There are two entrances to Port de Goro, Passe de Toemo and Passe de Goro.
Passe de Tomeo is the recommended entrance and is the first entrance you reach if coming from the west. It is well marked and there is a clear channel to the anchorage.
Passe de Goro has the Goro light on the eastern side. This light also marks the northern side of Havannah Pass. Passe de Goro is well marked, but after passing through, you need to exercise caution in crossing Port de Goro to the anchorage as there are coral heads and shoal areas in the lagoon.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Not applicable - you must check in in Noumea.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- None
Anchorages
Click for larger view
Click for larger view
- Anchor immediately off the obvious waterfall. Be cautious not to go too far north or east as this area is surrounded by coral and you quickly run out of navigable water. If you go ashore directly in front of the waterfall, there is a dinghy entrance to a tiny inlet where you can leave your dinghy. This is next to the road and the waterfall is on the other side of the road.
Click for larger view
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
- None
Repairs/Yards
- None
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Not available
- Water
- Maybe if you are willing to haul water from the waterfall.
- Electricity
- None
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
- Visit the waterfall and the mining ruins.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- None
Eateries
- None
Internet/WiFi
No
Laundry
- None
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- No
Garbage Disposal
- No
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
- Unknown.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2010 - Pedro
|
|---|
|
Names: Pedro |
| |
|---|
| | HOMEPAGE | Wiki Contents | South Pacific | New Caledonia | Goro | |
