Moorea can be easily visited from Tahiti, either by boat (35
mn) or by plane (10 mn). Because of the short distance that separates Tahiti
and Moorea (10 miles / 17 km), it often carries the nickname of Sister island
(of Tahiti).
Moorea is covered by trees, carefully maintained gardens, beautiful fares with
pandanus roofs, cool rivers and waterfalls. Many beautiful white sand beaches
can be found around Temae (near the airport) and Haapiti – the northern coast
between Papetoai and Haapiti gathers the most tourists with many hotels and two
gorgeous motus (islets) facing Hauru’s point.
Many dolphins can be seen near Moorea’s passes and every year,
the whales attracted by their natural curiosity come to swim with their babies
near the reef (they can be observed from July to October).
Moorea lagoon is perfect to practise all kind of nautical activities
(snorkelling, diving, jet-ski …).
To discover the inner-island, tourists will be able to choose between an island
circle tour or a ride over mount Rotui (899 meters). Don’t forget to have a
look at the waterfalls of Afareaitu. A visit to Opunohu
and Cook Bay is obviously recommended – both bays can be admired
from the Belvedere viewpoint.
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