The notebook of Tahiti et Moorea
Listen to the ressack before you go back.
Volcanic bays, reefs, valleys and Polynesian culture bring together two complementary islands close to Papeete.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Mountain · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Tahiti et Moorea
Volcanic bays, reefs, valleys and Polynesian culture bring together two complementary islands close to Papeete.
The discovery of Tahiti and Moorea is centred around Tahiti, Moorea and Mount Orohena. The stay thus alternates between island landscapes, the coastline, mountain reliefs and natural areas, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: transport and openings to be confirmed and weather likely to modify the program. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Tahiti
- Moorea
- Mount Orohena
Before you choose
- Transport and openings to be confirmed
- Weather likely to change the programme
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Moorea
Moorea hits with its two deep bays, Cook and Opunohu, surrounded by cut ridges and plantations. The lagoon, the rays, the gazebos and the coastal villages give a very legible island in a few days, while keeping enough relief to avoid the simple decoration of postcard.
Remarkable location
Tahiti
Tahiti is not just Papeete: the island combines markets, black sandy beaches, inland valleys, waterfalls and volcanic reliefs covered with vegetation. The coast allows for easy initial contact with Polynesia, while the interior attracts those looking for rivers, viewpoints and slower roads.
Remarkable location
Mont Orohena
Mount Orohena dominates the interior of Tahiti, in an area of wet ridges, steep valleys and frequent clouds. More than just an ordinary panoramic point, it evokes the mountainous part of the island; its approach takes on demanding routes, rarely comparable to coastal walks.
Remarkable location
Tetiaroa
Tetiaroa forms a low atoll north of Tahiti, composed of motu, pale beaches and lagoons frequented by seabirds. The very well-advised access, linked in particular to accommodation and environmental protection, makes it a separate place, more confidential than the neighbouring high islands.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
