The hike to the Shabadran terraces is among the most spectacular in New Caledonia but is not intended for anybody. It is not recommended for children nor for people with a poor physical condition. The route between the coconut grove and the beach is difficult and little shady : it starts on a sharp and unstable coral rock, chiselled by the sea and the wind, has climbing passages and runs along impressive cliffs reaching 459ft (140m) high.