Tourist attractions on Moorea

The Magical island
Moorea, soaring magically out of the ocean in an explosion of green velvet, is what you would imagine a South Seas island to be. A wide, shallow lagoon surrounds the island's vertical mountains where poetic threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs. Peaceful meadows flanked by pinnacles of green will fill your senses and renew your belief in the majesty of nature.
Pastel-painted houses surrounded by gardens of hibiscus and birds of paradise, circle the island in a fantasy of happy, yet simple villages.
At 12 miles from Tahiti, Moorea, the verdant mysticism of the « yellow lizard » flows forth from a shredded landscape that resembles a vast star-shaped garden branching out into eight valleys. Captain Cook’s island has one of the most beautiful lagoons. Its turquoise waters reflect the sumptuous harmony of the underwater world where divers might meet turtles, leppard rays or even some scorpion fish amidst coral roses hosting many other species. Moorea appears to the visitor as a tropical garden filled with silver pineapple fields, main agricultural income of the island. In the middle of this fairy landscape, the sky can be seen through the Mou’a Puta (the «pierced mountain»),natural eccentricity, or, according to the legend, made by the arrow of demigod Pai.
All of these, along with Afareaitu’s waterfalls or the famous Cook and Opunohu bays make this a magic place to stay.
Ancient hide out of the royal family, Tahiti’s sister island became the home of Protestantism upon the Europeans’ arrival.
Everyone can go to the Sunday morning mass, where people gather dressed in their best outfits, women wearing beautiful hats or flower crowns and sing rhythmic psalms. Despite of the many pensions and hotels of all sorts as well as snack and restaurants, Moorea has not lost any of its authenticity.
It remained a savage and enchanting place where many myths came to life.

Musiker auf Moorea

Tourist attractions

Moorea Dolphin Centre. All the programmes include interaction with the dolphins in the water, as well as an instructive presentation about marine mammals and the protection of their environment.

Tiki Village. The Polynesia of yesteryear is kept alive by the artists and craftsmen of the village who plait and braid baskets using palm trees, make garlands of flowers and ferns, sculpt wood or hand paint the pareos. Local arts and crafts produce is on sale, and you can enjoy lunch with a show of dancers and fire dancers, or take a canoe trip on the lagoon and visit a demonstration pearl farm.

Maison de la Nature, Mou'a Roa. To reach the maison de la Nature, you can set off on foot for a superb walk through the Vaianae Valley, nestling in its lush green setting. You will definitely enjoy the taste of natural home made jams from the farms, or honey and dried fruit.

The Moorea train. You can take a group outing or book in advance. Can be hired by the hour half day or day. This event includes Meals on request (lunch, grill, ma'a Tahiti etc...)

Shopping. You can also visit the Pao Pao Market and perhaps purchase the Unique perfume of Tahitian vanilla, Vanilla Tahitenis sun dried according to the traditional methods, and related products (pods, powder, sugar). In addition, there are many skilled craftsmen in Moorea, and their produce can be bought from the boutiques inside the hotels and all over the islands. You can find Pareos, bathing suits, dresses and clothes for town wear, the evening or the beach, Tahiti cultured pearl and various souvenirs. The market is situated at Pao Pao.