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Mountainous Mo’orea is part of the Society Islands in French Polynesia, just 17km northwest of Tahiti.
The island is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
It has a variety of accommodation, including the over-water bungalows popular with holidaymakers.
But there are other excellent beachside stays. See them here.
Ferries go to Vai’are wharf in Mo’orea daily from the Tahitian capital Pape’ete.
Mo’orea’s Tema’e Airport has regular flights to Pape’ete International Airport and other Society Islands such as Bora Bora. Air Tahiti is the service used locally.
Mo’orea airport is located north of Vai’are Bay.
There is one road around the island marked in kilometres from one to 35. The first marker is near the airport and the 35th one is in Ha’apiti.
The island was formed by a volcano up to 2.5 million years ago, the result of a geologic hotspot that formed the Society Archipelago.
There are two small bays on the north shore, one to the west called ‘Ōpūnohu Bay and one to the east called Cook’s Bay.
Vai’are Bay is a small inlet on the east shore and a busy area, as the main village is near the bay.
The highest point on the island is Mount Tohi’e’a, near the island’s centre. It can be seen from Tahiti.
There are hiking trails in the mountains.
Because of its stunning scenery, Mo’orea is a popular destination for special occasions.
The widely travelled late naturalist Charles Darwin looked at the reef surrounding the island from one of the peaks and described it as a “picture in a frame”.
Visitors who enjoy watersports are well catered for.
Explore Moorea with our Google map, zoom in to find the resorts. Don’t forget to bookmark this page.
Check out the island’s accommodation at booking.com