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Moorea
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Overview

Take a trip to Moorea on your French Polynesia vacation.

What’s so special about Moorea? The island has been described as a “geographical marvel” which is praise indeed. The natural beauty of this island is nothing less than breathtaking with its pristine secluded beaches and lush mountains and valleys as well as a kaleidoscope of contrasting colours be it the turquoise sea, the white sand beaches or the dark green of the stunningly scenic interior. The wide shallow lagoon that surrounds the island makes it a perfect destination not only for swimming but for snorkeling and scuba diving, all available on a Tahiti vacation.

Located only 16 kilometres/10 miles away from Papeete, it is easily accessible by high-speed ferry in 30 minutes or by air in a small plane in 15 minutes. Moorea still maintains a small island feel and is known for its tranquility. This heart-shaped island inspired James Michener’s mythical Bali Hai in his Tales from the South Pacific. The name Moorea literally means yellow lizard in Tahitian. 

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LanguagesFrench, Tahitian, English
CurrencySouth Pacific Franc (XPF)

About the Island

The interior is made up of 8 volcanic craggy peaks which rise up from the lagoon surrounding Moorea. The highest peak is Mount Tohi’e’a at 1230 metres/4000 feet which dominates the skyline. Inland, one can see waterfalls tumbling down the sides of the vertical mountains. There is only one road encircling the island which is 64 kilometres/40 miles around. There are no major towns, simply small villages with pastel-painted houses surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise which are spread throughout the island. The air here is heavily scented with tropical flowers which cover the valleys.

There are two almost identical bays, both in the north of the island and around 3 kilometres/2 miles in length, which are not only exotically beautiful but also where a number of good hotels are located Opunohu Bay in the west is the lesser populated and the more isolated. The village of Papeto’a provides some shopping and a few restaurants. Cooks Bay in the east is spectacularly beautiful and the village of Pao Pao is the largest on the island albeit a sleepy one. 

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