Moorea

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Why Moorea
in Polynesia
is special

Moorea is one of the world's most picturesque tropical islands - and the sheer beauty of its Cook's Bay (see photo) and Opunohu Bay moves one's spirit.

Moorea
tips and insights

Moorea is
mesmerizingly scenic

You view jagged mountain peaks, lush tropical foliage, and white-sand beaches bordering turquoise lagoons surrounded by coral reefs. Two majestic bays reach far inland, including Cook's Bay.

Top 4
Moorea highlights

Belvedere Lookout

Enjoy a stunning view of the peaks, bays and lagoons from a vantage high up a mountain.

Circle tour

Drive around Moorea along its photogenic shore-hugging road. Do it with an organized tour or on your own with a rented car or scooter. This 65-kilometer (40 mile) drive takes an average of 4 hours.

Luxury resorts

Unwind in your over-the-water bungalow at one of Moorea's lagoon-fronting resorts.

Water sports

You have a wide choice including snorkeling, diving, fishing and sailing.