

Tahiti’s sister island is just a short flight or high-speed catamaran ride away. Dramatic, jagged peaks that inspired the fictional “Bali Hai” soar high in the sky over scenic Cooks Bay. Beautiful beaches, sparkling waterfalls and ancient legends add to this island’s charm.
Ideally located between historic Cook’s Bay and Opunohu Bay, the property offers a white-sand beach, a blue lagoon and tropical gardens.
This resort is situated on 21 landscaped acres with 90 rooms, including overwater bungalows, beach bungalows and garden-pool bungalows on a turquoise lagoon and a white-sand beach.
This resort is situated on the edge of a magnificent lagoon and a long white-sand beach, and offers stunning views toward the island of Tahiti.
Said to be the inspiration for the mythical Bali Hai, the tiny island of Moorea has managed to hold onto its laid-back charm. About an eighth of the size of nearby Tahiti, Moorea has everything you're hoping for in a South Seas getaway: thick jungles, beautiful beaches, and an azure sea. Two fantastic bays—Opunohu Bay and Cook's Bay—cut into the triangular island's northern side. At 2,929 feet, Mount Rotul stands majestically between the two bays. Several steep, jagged mountain ridges run across the island. Your eyes will be drawn to the thumb-shaped Mount Tohiea, which reaches 3,960 feet into the clouds. Moorea is ringed by a coral reef enclosing a beautiful lagoon, making the island a favorite destination of snorkelers and divers.
There are essentially two seasons in Moorea. The wet, summer season runs from November to April, when temperatures peak at 85ºF. The drier, cooler season from May to October sees temperatures peak at 82ºF during the day. All through the year nighttime temperatures drop to around 70ºF. Volcanic islands such as Moorea also have their own microclimates, with the east coast being a bit wetter than the west.
Moorea's festivals include the Tahiti-Moorea Rendezvous sailing competition in June, the month-long Heiva Festival of traditional culture in July, the Opunohu Valley mountain race in late September, the Rotui marathon in October, and the Rotui triathlon in December.
Head Inland : Moorea has retained an authentic island feel, with many traditional villages to be discovered on a circle-the-island tour. Pineapple plantations dot the hillsides and wild rain forest dominates the inland peaks.
Explore Temples : Don't miss Opunohu Valley, where you'll find a number of ancient marae, or temples. The most impressive are Marae Titiroa and Marae Ahu o Mahine, which have been restored.
Get Wet : The most popular activity in Moorea is snorkeling in the calm, clear water. There's abundant marine life, including sea turtles, moray eels, numerous rays, dolphins, and several species of sharks. Shark feeding was pretty much pioneered in Moorea and is very popular. From August to October, the waters are also visited by humpback whales.
Feel Artsy : Moorea is home to more artists than any other island in French Polynesia. There are painters, woodcarvers, sculptors, and jewelers working with pearls and shells. There are enough art galleries to keep the most ardent art admirer totally engrossed.
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