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With its jagged mountain peaks clothed in lush jungle dropping sheer to the blue waters of the South Pacific, Moorea rivals its nearby sister-island, Tahiti, for sheer beauty.

A leading attraction here are the beaches, with some dazzling white and others with deep black, volcanic sand.

Exploring the island

Cook's Bay, Moorea, French PolynesiaIts mountainous interior is dramatically beautiful and many visitors climb to the saddle between shark-toothed Mount Rotui and towering Mount Tohivea for views of Cook’s Bay on one side of the island and Opunohu Bay on the other, reaching out their sheltering arms to the vast ocean.

Others just relax at sea level, with the island’s infectiously laid-back atmosphere, glorious beaches, and coral seas rich with underwater life.

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Suggested itineraries featuring Moorea

Our itineraries will give you suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Moorea, and they showcase routes we know work particularly well. Treat them as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.

Map of Moorea

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    Places near Moorea

    Our expert guides to exploring Moorea

    Written by our specialists from their own experiences of visiting Moorea, these guides will help you make the most of your time there. We share both our practical recommendations and the best ways to appreciate Moorea at its best.

    • Cruises in French Polynesia
      Aranui V, Tahiti

      Cruises in French Polynesia

      Cruises in French Polynesia

      South Pacific specialist Joshua reviews the Aranui, which, for him, is the best cruise vessel around French Polynesia. He explains what to expect from life on board, and why the out-of-the-way Marquesas and Tuamotu Islands are such intriguing places to explore.

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    • French Polynesia honeymoons
      Overwater villas, Bora Bora, French Polynesia

      French Polynesia honeymoons

      French Polynesia honeymoons

      Country specialist, Lisa, offers her expertise on getting the most out of your honeymoon in French Polynesia. Swim in clear lagoons with manta rays, stay in an overwater bungalow and take a guided walk in a rainforest.

      6 min read

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    • Luxury holidays in French Polynesia
      Marquesas Islands lagoon

      Luxury holidays in French Polynesia

      Luxury holidays in French Polynesia

      If you're planning a luxury holiday to French Polynesia we have a wide range of luxury holiday resorts and luxury hotels we can recommend.

      1 min read

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    Accommodation choices for Moorea

    We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Moorea. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.

    Ideas for experiencing Moorea

    Our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know the places that could feature in your trip. These activities reflect some of the experiences they've most enjoyed while visiting Moorea, and which use the best local guides.

    • Moorea 4WD Tour
      Safari Adventure, Moorea

      Moorea 4WD Tour

      Moorea 4WD Tour

      Take an exciting four wheel drive tour of Moorea's lush, mountainous interior. The tracks and paths which wind their way up the peaks can only be traversed in appropriate vehicles with experienced drivers, as they are amazingly steep and very narrow.

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