| Moorea | |
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| State | France |
|---|---|
| Region | Society Islands |
| Surface | 134 km² |
| Inhabitants | 16 191 (2007) |
| [link not working]Tourism site | |
Moorea is one of the Society Islands.
To know
Just 21km northwest of Tahiti, Moorea offers white sands that are non-existent in Tahiti plus a rugged coastline covered with lush vegetation. However, Moorea remains a very expensive tourist destination.
Tourists gather in the towns of Pao-Pao and Tiahura, on the northern side where luxurious hotels are concentrated.
The island is entirely surrounded by a coral reef with a dozen navigable passages.
The maximum altitude is 1,207 m a.s.l. (Mount Tohiea)
Territories and tourist destinations
Moorea: full screen map.Urban centers
- Opunohu
- Paopao - The capital of Moorea, Paopao lies at the bottom of the deep Cook Bay on the north side.
- Tiahura
- Go - The docking point for hydrofoils and boats coming from Papeete.
How to get
Cook Bay
Moorea is linked to Papeete by fast hydrofoil services and ferries. The ferry crossing is slower and takes about an hour. The companies that make the connection are:
- Aremiti ferries
- Moorea Ferry[link not working]
How to get around
What see
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Where stay
Teavaro, a typical moorea bungalow-stilt center for tourists.
Moderate prices
- Camping Nelson, Tiahura.
