Moorea Off The Beaten Path

 
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Moorea

1.

Cook Bay

Cook Bay, Moorea

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2.

Afareaitu Waterfall

Afareaitu Waterfall, Moorea

 iolanthe108 Says:  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).... 

3.

Take a horseback ride to Belvedere Lookout

Take a horseback ride to Belvedere Lookout, Moorea

 iolanthe108 Says:  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... 

4.

Fishing with a simple thread

Fishing with a simple thread, Moorea

 Muya Says:  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... 

5.

The perfect job !

The perfect job !, Moorea

 Muya Says:  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... 

6.

Sea Walking

Sea Walking, Moorea

 DAVENEWTON11 Says:  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... 

7.

Fruit sellers on the side of the road

Fruit sellers on the side of the road, Moorea

 easyoar Says:  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,... 

8.

Hike some trails!

Hike some trails!, Moorea

 ATXtraveler Says:  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... 

9.

Great view of the mountains!

Great view of the mountains!, Moorea

 minstrel74 Says:  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... 

10.

Marae Nuurua

Marae Nuurua, Moorea

 minstrel74 Says:  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... 

11.

Coconut growing on the beach

Coconut growing on the beach, Moorea

 easyoar Says:  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... 

12.

Polynesian Hangover

Polynesian Hangover, Moorea

 easyoar Says:  Whilst I was wandering around the Ebenezer Church, I heard a scurrying sound, and looked about and saw a huge crab disappearing down a hole in the ground. I... 

13.

Don't forget the simple things

Don't forget the simple things, Moorea

 Canadian_Traveler Says:  Though you'll likely do a lot of relaxing on a trip to Moorea you'll also find lots to keep you busy, both in and out of the water. One thing I highly... 

14.

Waterfall

Waterfall, Moorea

 CulturalCompetence Says:  There is a waterfall on the northern side of Moorea. If you travel into the "towny" area, ask the locals about the waterfall and they can direct you to a paved... 

15.

MOOREA : HIKE FROM VAIARE TO PAOPAO

MOOREA : HIKE FROM VAIARE TO PAOPAO, Moorea

 swesn Says:  This trek starts from the Vaiare Ferry Point and heads up a slope to a ridge between Mt Tearai (770m) and Mt Mouaputa (830m). The start of the trek is actually... 

16.

Get to know the local wildlife!

Get to know the local wildlife!, Moorea

 pizzicato66 Says:  You haven't been to Moorea till you've fed the chickens (they're wild and all over the island), petted the cats and dogs, fed a land crab or two, tossed... 

17.

Selling their catch

Selling their catch, Moorea

 aussirose Says:  Later we saw them later selling their catch in town :o) 

18.

Locals fishing

Locals fishing, Moorea

 aussirose Says:  We stopped to see some of the locals catching fish. It seemed to be a family affair. They made us very welcome. It was a lovely experience. 

Top 3 Hotels in Moorea

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

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Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort

 8 Reviews and 504 Opinions  My wife and I spent part of our honeymoon (3 nights) in Moorea at the Sofitel Ia Ora Resort, booked... 

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InterContinental Resort & Spa Moorea

 4 Reviews and 374 Opinions  We stayed at the Intercontinental Moorea for 2 nights of a 6 night tour of French Polynesia. They... 

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