Things to see and do Moorea

The Belvedere undoubtedly offers one of Moorea's most beautiful views. At a glance, you can see the whole island: Mount Rotui, in front of you, the two bays on either side, and all around the volcano basin, with the Tohiea, the Mouaputa, the Matatea. After the tourist crowds during the day, the young people come to spend a few hours there (time to empty a case of beer) while admiring the landscape. A little further down, you can learn by visiting the marae Tefaarahi, Afareaito and Titiroa, buried under the vegetation.

Discover the local flora, sacred eels, and nearly 30 kinds of homemade jams... You can also enjoy fresh fruit juices, dried fruit, sorbets, or even a lunch of Polynesian specialities, all in front of the beautiful Opunohu Bay. Don't expect opulence: the garden remains modest, but the vanilla plantation in the greenhouse remains an interesting stopover. At the end of the visit, you can continue on foot along an unmarked but passable path to reach a pretty waterfall.

The visit of Papetoai begins mainly with its famous octagonal church built in the th century on the site of a royal marae. It was built by the missionaries. Further afield, Hauru's tip is rich in a magnificent lagoon and beautiful beaches, two large motus, and the largest hotel concentration in Polynesia (excluding the west coast of Papeete): the road is lined with hotels and pensions up to Hauru point.

Paradise is to be earned, they say... Well, here we are! Not that the hike is so complicated (we meet families with children), but the ascent to reach the top is steep, so we might as well be prepared for it. Lined with fruit trees, mango trees, papaya trees, banana trees, lemon trees and orange trees, the path is nevertheless very pleasant. At the end of 45 minutes of effort (less of course if you climb in quad or 4x4 with a provider), finally arrives the comfort: a grandiose panorama at 360 °C on the two bays... See for yourself!