MOOREA
"The Magical Island"
S O U T H PAC I F I C O C E A N
Motu
Fareone
Passe
Teavaroa
Motu
Tiahura Passe
Tareu
Aroa Pt.
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1
2
Moorea, soaring out of the ocean in an explosion of green
velvet pinnacles, has long been the choice of painters and
writers. A wide, shallow lagoon surrounds the mountains,
where threads of waterfalls tumble down fern-softened cliffs.
The island is encircled with simple pastel-painted villages
surrounded by hibiscus gardens and exotic birds. ATV tours
are a popular way to take in natural wonders such as these
or other pursuits, like whale watching and hiking the
legendary Opunohu and Cook Bays. For those less
adventurous, Moorea's white sand beaches are relaxing,
laid-back alternatives.
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Moorea
Hauru
Point
Opunohu
Bay
Cook's
Bay
Papetoai
Mt.
Rotui
Paopao
Maharepa
Toatea Lookout
Mt.
Tearai
Vaiare
Mt.
Tautuapae
Mt.
Mouaroa
Haapiti
Afareaitu
Waterfall
Belvedere
Mt.
Tohiea
Passe
Vaiare
Mt.
Mouaputa
Marae
Titiroa
Marae
Nuura
3
Afareaitu
Passe
Tupapaurau
Haumi
Passe
Matauvau
Maatea
Passe
Teruaupou
Nuupere Pt.
Passe
Avarapa
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miles
km
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