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Okay, it's not that easy to find but well worth it. We hitched a ride to the town that it's near (I can't remember the town's name now but ask at your hotel). There is a small market on the left side of the road and a dirt road the runs behind it, past a school. It's not marked, or wasn't when we were there. Also, it definitely helped that I spoke French and could ask the locals directions! However, again, it was incredibly worth it.
It wasn't the most beautiful waterfall that I've seen. It's just a thread. But the hike to get there! Wow. It started to rain and the path up was poorly marked, so we just kept sort of aiming toward the Falls. We got pretty close to the base although hard to say how close you can get. This is not for the faint of heart. I was, at times, waist deep in water and holding on to tree limbs to climb back up. Few photos since my camera was in a plastic bag where I was praying it wouldn't get ruined. The hike took about an hour from wherever we parked, which was finally, roughly marked with a small handwritten sign that said "Cascade" (I think).
I can't describe how beautiful the hike is in words. You aren't likely to see many others at all. And you just feel like you're in the thickest jungle you can imagine. Fortunately, there aren't snakes, although I did see some giant centipedes. Huge mushrooms like shelves. Black volcanic rocks. All manner of gorgeous flowers and fruits. I ate a wild passion fruit that tasted like Heaven.
This photo does not do this experience justice!
Updated Jun 14, 2011
Really fun! You can rent a horse and a guide for a few hours -- at the hotels and perhaps other spots too -- and ride up to Belvedere lookout and then through the plantations, through the jungle, and so on for a few hours. This was something that we did on our last day in Moorea and was just awesome because we got to see the interior which isn't all that accessible otherwise.
Bring bug spray. The mosquitos are intense. And the view is twice as intense. On the plantations, we were given more gorgeous tropical fruit than we could eat... papaya, mango, pineapple...
Highly recommended.
Written Jun 14, 2011
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A child’s play… I guess that’s what every fishing fan will say, but we were quite impressed to see that little girl fishing at Cook’s Bay, with only a thread and a few baits !
We observed her while waiting for our meals at a table of the Blue Pineapple. I bet she caught a few dozens by the time we had finished eating !
Written Sep 5, 2007
Every morning while we were having our breakfast, we noticed that man giving the beach a good sweep and removing every single fallen leaf from the sand.
Well honestly speaking, I’d rather sweep that beach than my house :-)
Written Sep 5, 2007
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Get to the beachcomber hotel walk straight in through reception no security past the pool and look for AQUA BLUE , the owner is VINCE he takes you helmet diving no need for Scuba experience . the helmet sits on your shoulders and you walk along the sea floor sting rays are prolific and you hand feed them quite safely we saw many types of fish and moray eels
the cost was reasonable.
http://www.thetahititraveler.com/islandguide/mooreaactivities.asp?iles_id=2
A must do fun experience the water is warm :)
Written Dec 24, 2005
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One of the nice things when you are driving around the island is to come across a local fruit seller on the side of the road. The produce is very very fresh, and is pretty cheap by Polynesian standards.
We bought some small bananas, which tasted so much better than anything you can buy in the shops back in the UK. They had probably only ben picked a few hours before!
If we had had our cooking facilities, we would probably have bought a bit more besides! The bananas do make handy snacks for when you are on the move too.
Updated Apr 21, 2005
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If you are in Moorea for longer than just a cruise ship's daytime stop, I would highly recommend finding some of the beautiful hiking trails. The pictures will be amazing. Such beautiful foilage and flora, you can not go wrong enjoying this paradise! The hotels you will stay at will most likely give you some options on where to head off to!
Enjoy it!
Written Apr 21, 2005
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For an amazing view of Moorea's mountains, be sure to drive around the south side of the island. The lush peaks rise abruptly and will probably be capped by low-lying clouds. It's quite a sight, and will certainly give you an opportunity to take some photos that will awe your friends back home.
Updated Feb 6, 2005
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This marae is a bit out of the way, and as a result, doesn't seem to get many visitors. It's composed of some small rocks piled up in a low wall or altar formation.
To reach this site, head south of Hauru and pass the Tiki Theatre Village. The marae is just a short distance beyond this on the right-hand, beach side of the road. Look for the football field--it's just on the other side.
Written Feb 6, 2005
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There isn't too much that can be said about this, but it is very nice to be strolling along the waters edge, and to see an old coconut sprouting up.
I have no idea how old this was, I would guess about a year or so. Coconuts palms grow all over Moorea, so this is a fairly common thing to see. The baby coconut just sprouts where the old coconut landed when it fell off the tree.
Updated Dec 29, 2004
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