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Most Viewed Things to Do in Moorea

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Island activity

Island activity, Moorea

 24 Reviews  The Tiki Village on Moorea Island was one of the high lights of our trip. It is a recreation of a village that is very well done. It gives you a chance to see how the natives lived before the whiteman... 

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Belvedere

Belvedere, Moorea

 14 Reviews  One of the best places to enjoy the views of Moorea is from the Belvedere, which I believe is Italian for "Great View". It is all of that and more. From here you can see a view of Cook's bay, all the... 

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Water activity

Water activity, Moorea

 25 Reviews  Ia Ora Dive Center is located at the Sofitel Ia Ora Moorea Beach Resort. Since they don't do transfers, this dive center is mainly for guests at the Sofitel. We did our first real dive since becoming... 

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Cook's Bay / Opunohu Bay

Cook's Bay / Opunohu Bay, Moorea

 8 Reviews  If you are a movie fan or a history buff, you will definitely want to go to Opunohu Bay, which carries significant history. It is where the HMS Bounty landed to search for breadfruit causing what is... 

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Beach

Beach, Moorea

 5 Reviews  Beaches are of course one of the features you would expect from a tropical island... We did the major part of our "beach time" at Hotel Hibiscus, the spot really had its own enchantment and... 

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Marae

Marae, Moorea

 8 Reviews  Those interested in Polynesian archaeology will have a field day in the Opunohu Valley, which stretches from the head of Cook's Bay up towards Belvédère. A number of marae are scattered about this... 

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Hiking the Caldeira

Hiking the Caldeira, Moorea

 jmpncsu Says:  I wanted a chance to hike while in Moorea, so we booked a tour with Mer & Montagne Excursions; it was through our travel agent, so I don't have all the details.... 

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Atiraa Waterfall

Atiraa Waterfall, Moorea

 malianrob Says:  We rented a car specifically to go in search of waterfalls and other exciting sights. It took a while to see this waterfall because the road isnt exatcly a... 

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Autour du Monde

Autour du Monde, Moorea

 malianrob Says:  This was a dinner buffet and Tahitian Show at the Moorea Pearl Resort. The buffet consisted of tons of sea food, pork, and chicken. There was different types of... 

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Marae of Titiroa

Marae of Titiroa, Moorea

 Muya Says:  A bit further down the road, you’ll see another carpark along the Marae of Titiroa. Not really much to see, apart from a wall of stones. But if you get deeper... 

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Snorkeling... of course !

Snorkeling... of course !, Moorea

 Muya Says:  Various spots on Moorea are appropriate for snorkeling. Those places are usually indicated on the various maps of the island you will receive everywhere. Apart... 

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The waterfall of Afareaitu

The waterfall of Afareaitu, Moorea

 Muya Says:  We had some trouble finding the way to get there, but finally we took the road that turns right to the school when you drive the island clockwise, just after... 

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Lagoonarium

Lagoonarium, Moorea

 Muya Says:  Another favourite moment in my travel life….The visit starts at the little « fare », Terani Curios, standing on the roadside next to the sign indicating «... 

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Toatea view point

Toatea view point, Moorea

 Muya Says:  This view point overlooks the Sofitel's overwater bungalows with, in the distance, the shape of Tahiti, the coral reef and the ocean. A parking space has been... 

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The Lycee agricole

The Lycee agricole, Moorea

 Muya Says:  When you arrive, stop at the little shopping stall at the entrance and ask for a map. Although the place is undergoing some reorganisation and the map doesn't... 

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Opunohu Bay

Opunohu Bay, Moorea

 Muya Says:  Opunohu Bay is the largest stretch of water on the island, dominated by Mount Tohiea, the highest peak of Moorea. And this is the very place that saw the... 

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The archery platform

The archery platform, Moorea

 Muya Says:  When you drive down the road from the Belvedere, you will see a big information sign to your right. The remains of an ancient archery platform lie a bit below,... 

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The Belvedere Lookout

The Belvedere Lookout, Moorea

 Muya Says:  At Opunohu Bay, a sinuous road leads you inside the island and winds up to the Belvedere Lookout. As soon as you arrive, hens and roosters (them again!) give... 

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Cook's Bay

Cook's Bay, Moorea

 Muya Says:  Cook's Bay is definitely one of the most beautiful places I've seen. Those magestic mountains towering above the bay are simply fantastic... A magical place... 

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The sunsets

The sunsets, Moorea

 colin_bramso Says:  The sunsets are just out of this world. Unbelievable. Each evening the colours are different, from orange to purple to red to yellow...just stunning.Make sure... 

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Tiki Theatre Village

Tiki Theatre Village, Moorea

 MLW20 Says:  If you are looking for a Polynesian cultural show and dinner then check out this village. The place is set up like a pre-European Tahitian village. There is a... 

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Scuba

Scuba, Moorea

 TemperatureWuss Says:  The reefs on Moorea are some of the most beautiful in the islands. They are not over-used, like those in Bora Bora. There are reef and lemon sharks, tons of... 

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Rent a Scooter

Rent a Scooter, Moorea

 TemperatureWuss Says:  You can rent scooters at the ferry dock, but be sure to either make a reservation, or get there early. It is best to get one scooter per person, if you can,... 

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Polynesian Show at Tiki Village

Polynesian Show at Tiki Village, Moorea

 ATXtraveler Says:  One of the highlights of our trip to French Polynesia had to be the Tiki Village Polynesian Show. Truly a unique experience to be entertained for over 3 hours... 

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River eels

River eels, Moorea

 Helga67 Says:  During our 4x4 safari tour, our guide stopped at a narrow river. There are several narrow rivers on the island. This is water coming from the waterfalls in the... 

Top 3 Hotels in Moorea

Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa

 9 Reviews and 477 Opinions  My wife and I went there for a 4 night getaway and we were impressed with everything from the start.... 

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Sofitel Moorea la Ora Beach Resort

 8 Reviews and 341 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 326 Opinions  We stayed at the Intercontinental Moorea for 2 nights of a 6 night tour of French Polynesia. They... 

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 We passed several churches on Moorea, but this one made me stop to take a picture.I really liked the contrast between its dazzling white façade, the blue of the... 

 

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Moorea, Tahiti's beautiful smaller sister

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 If you have stumbled cross this page accidentally, then there is a good chance that you won't even now where Moorea is or indeed what it really is. Moorea is a smaller, less developed (by this read... 

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Moorea ... The Perfect South Sea Island

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 Moorea is one of the most visited islands of French Polynesia. The island has spectacular bays, impressive basaltic mountain ridges and peaks, white sand beaches and pristine lagoons. A perfect... 

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 Moorea is just one of the many islands in what is known as French Polynesia. Perhaps the most popular (and the most expensive) is Bora Bora. I wish we had the opportunity to go to Bora Bora while we... 

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Moorea: My favorite Tahitian Island

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 So after one evening in Tahiti, Sarah and I ventured off to Moorea to really start our honeymoon. We began the trek on the ferry over to Moorea, then enjoyed 7 nights in the Sheraton Moorea. During...... 

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Moorea - Tahisian island paradise!!!

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  I fell in love with Tahiti, especially Moorea with it's white sandy beaches, friendly locals and crystal clear water with the most pretty colourful fish. If someone was to offer for us to live there,... 

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