Moorea, French Polynesia

Aerial view of Moorea
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Author: Remi Jouan


Moorea is an island of volcanic origin within the Society Islands, in French Polynesia. It is the main island to the immediate west of Tahiti. Moorea covers 137 sq km (51.7 sq mi) and has a population of 16,000 (2011 estimate).

NASA satellite view of Moorea
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Author: NASA


Moorea is roughly triangular in shape, and indented on the northern coast by two bays, namely Opunohu Bay and Cook's Bay. The largest commune on Moorea is Paopao. It is at the southern end of Cook's Bay (which as a result, is also often called Paopao Bay). The highest mount on the island is the 1,207-meter (3,960-ft) Mount Tohivea.

Visiting Moorea

There are frequent ferry boats traveling between Papeete in Tahiti and Moorea, arriving at the wharf at Vaiare.

Alternatively you can also take a flight from Faaa International Airport in Papeete to Temae Airport in Moorea. The two airports are almost facing each other across the ocean.

Moorea, French Polynesia, as seen from the sea
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Author: Cecil, Samoano

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