Holidays in Temae

From the air it looks like a heart sketched onto the Pacific Ocean. Mountainous rocks puncture the sky. Lush green trees teeter on crimped ridges and plunge into bumpy valleys. Magical waterfalls weave their way through, slipping past pristine white beaches and running gratefully into a fluorescent blue lagoon. This is the image of paradise. This, home to a small Polynesian and expatriate population, hardly ten miles north of Tahiti, is where Nature got close to a perfect 10/10. This is the idyllic island of Moorea.

Planning Moorea Holidays and Getting Around

Despite appearing isolated in its own magical world, thanks to its history of French influence, Moorea has a surprisingly good infrastrucutre, including a safe single road running around it. Travelling around the road by taxi, car, scooter, bicycle or local 'Truck' public transport is a great way to observe the landscape and natural wonders available on Moorea holidays, or to hop from village to village. Moorea holidays can be booked through all-inclusive package tours well in advance from travel agencies, or arranged last minute in Tahiti, since frequent ferries or flights from Papeete to Moorea take less than an hour and there is a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets.

Moorea Highlights and Recommendations

Moorea's pristine lagoons, vast coral reefs and rich volcanic minerals attract spectacular marine wildlife, and make Moorea a breathtaking destination for exploring beneath tropical waters, either up-close diving or snorkelling, or from the comfort of glass-bottomed boats. For those wanting to stay dry, Moorea's inland peaks and forests offer a wealth of hiking trails, from dawdle to adventure, the highlight of which is the awe-inspiring Belvedere Lookout. If you are not so desperate for action, simply relax and enjoy some of the world's most pristine island beaches, or stroll village streets, stopping at leisure for a local snack or a black pearl keepsake to remind you of your time in paradise.