69 Direction of Sustainable Development of the South Province Territories I Strolling along the waterways 68 Strolling along the waterways Delicate crossing, even dangerous in case of heavy rain Pernod Creek In immersion, a place full of poetry “Following the trail of the pack animals who tirelessly travelled the Great South to supply prospectors, miners or foresters, you will cross the strange Pernod Creek Valley, crisscrossed by capricious trickles of water that meander discreetly under the rushes. After wandering on the dark armour spotted with shiny puddles, you will climb the Hanger Peak for a panoramic overview over the region.” GR®NC1 Guide, From Prony to Dumbea, Jean-Francis Clair A colourful name for latent distress This creek takes its name from the colour of its water, associated with the Pernod brand, a well-known alcoholic drink. Located hydraulically upstream of classified wetlands, its integration into a mining area represents a significant risk for the integrity of these ecosystems already weakened by a fire in 2013 which burned more than 800 hectares of vegetation in 12 days. Waterlogged plain Tributaries meander Anise colour ! The Camille Cascade At the heart of a setting Nestled upstream of a large meander, this waterfall is located on the lower part of the Kwé Biny (Kuebeni) River. Access is via a track then a path which descends quite steeply through the mining shrub leading to this magnificent turquoise-coloured water hole with a beautiful majestic waterfall suitable for swimming.
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