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Moorea

General Information about Moorea

If your looking for the perfect getaway away from reality then visiting the island of Moorea is the perfect place to begin. Ideally located near Tahiti, the island of Moorea is known as a high island and is not as built up as other island resorts. Moorea which is one island of the Society Islands in French Polynesia is home to over 16,000 residents.

There is no official capital city or town on the island although the town of Paopao Maharepa is the islands largest town. There are plenty of outdoor activities that you can get involved in while you are visiting Moorea such as snorkelling, hiking around the island, and horse riding.

Found in the Pacific Ocean the official language of the island is French and Tahitan. Moorea is just 134 square kilometres and originated from a volcano over two million years ago. The islands most notable feature besides its beautiful coastline is Mount Tohivea which rises to a massive 3,960 feet in height. To get to Moorea you can either board a ferry or book a flight with both of these services departing from Papeete.

Attractions in Moorea

Below are a selection of Attractions located in Moorea, Tahiti. Alternatively, you can browse through all Moorea Attractions.


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