Tahiti & French Polynesia - Mo'orea (PDF Chapter)

This is the Mo’orea chapter from Lonely Planet’s Tahiti & French Polynesia guidebook.

Mo’orea’s holiday-brochure turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, vertical peaks and lush landscapes make it a real gem of an island. Hovering less than 20km from its big sister, Tahiti, Mo’orea absorbs its many visitors so gracefully that its feels surprisingly nontouristy.

• get lost in Opunohu Valley, with its ancient marae (traditional temples), breathtaking vistas and hidden walking paths
• maps
• paddle to Motu Tiahura from Hauru Point for lunch at Coco Beach
• transport
• take an unforgettable hike to Mt Mouaputa
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Cook’s Bay, Hauru Point, Haapiti, Vaiare, Temae, Maharepa and Motu Tiahura.