Moorea

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Mo’orea boasts soaring peaks, verdant hillsides and aqua waters, and is considered by  many  to  be  the  most  beautiful  isle  in  the  Society  Islands.

About 20 kilometres from Tahiti is the island of Moorea, another pearl of the Polynesian archipelago. Reachable by plane from the capital, in about 15 minutes by flight from Papeete, or by ferry in 1 hour by boat, this island represents a real tropical garden, with numerous pineapple plantations and lush vegetation. Moorea is the perfect destination both for mountain excursions, through the 8 peaks of the island that can be reached on foot, on horseback or by off-road vehicle, as well as for diving and snorkelling in the middle of a coral reef where you can admire coloured fish and plants.

Moorea rises magically out of the ocean like a cathedral. High, sharp, inspiring green spires, crowned by clouds. Poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful meadows flanked by pinnacles of emerald green will renew your belief in the majesty of nature, and Moorea’s bright blue lagoon will bring to life the South Seas idyll of your dreams. Pastel-painted houses, surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a necklace of happy, simple villages that will elevate your senses and remind you that this is what life is all about. La vie heureuse, as they say in Tahiti, a happy life. One of the most memorable locations in The Islands of Tahiti, Moorea’s beauty is unforgettable.

The quiet waters of the lagoon and the annual trade winds from April to October allow for a variety of activities, from outrigger canoeing to paddle boarding, kite boarding, water skiing and even surfing around of some of the passes. One of The Islands of Tahiti, Moorea is a haven for divers who instantly fall in love with the varied coral reef ecosystem and the colorful mix of marine life. While scuba diving or snorkeling, you might encounter stingrays, sharks and marine turtles in a clear lagoon sparkling with different shades of blue. On the mountainside, the sharp landscape is watched over by eight summits featuring a magnificent ancient volcanic crater which has now become a lush valley. It is the perfect area for hiking, horseback riding, quad biking or exploring on a four-wheeler.

Many artists live on the island of Moorea. Painters, carvers, jewelers and tattoo artists have settled down on this island and take their time to capture the island’s beauty and serenity and find the inspiration to create their art.

We know Tahiti from personal experience and have done ourselves most of the activities we recommend here. If you’d like more information, tips and advice, and help planning and booking your holiday in French Polynesia, feel free to get in touch by chat, phone, videoconference, or email. We are always here to help.

Abe.
Travel Designer and Founder at Travelisto