Discover Îles Du Vent

In the Îles Du Vent destination, landscapes, nature and cultural heritage can be experienced at specific places. Moorea is part of Îles Du Vent and is a volcanic island in the South Pacific, about 17 kilometres northwest of Tahiti and in the heart of the Society Islands archipelago in French Polynesia. These locations provide two points of reference: the distance places Moorea in relation to Tahiti, while the Society Islands and French Polynesia provide the broader geographical context. Experiences include a guided lagoon exploration on Moorea; a walking route featuring a marae and the Oporo council platform offers another connection to the area's culture. In Arue, the Belvédère du Tahara'a viewpoint is also located in the hills above the municipality.

Moorea: Lagoon and cultural heritage

A walking route leads from a marae to the Oporo council platform, formerly used as a meeting place, as well as to three other marae. The walk takes about an hour and a half. The platform's former function gives the route a historical connection; together with the other marae, several cultural heritage sites lie along the way. Its approximate duration makes the walk easy to plan as a distinct block of time during your trip.

On Moorea's lagoon, local guides take visitors off the usual routes to discover natural wonders. They share the lagoon's history and take care to respect the local flora and fauna. Visitors who want to experience nature and local heritage together can enjoy this guided activity, which covers both topics.

A viewpoint above Arue

The Belvédère du Tahara'a viewpoint is located in the hills above the municipality of Arue. Unlike the lagoon exploration and the marae walk, the focus here is on a single scenic spot. The hills above the municipality provide the specific location and give this part of the destination its own landscape perspective.

Tahiti in the broader French Polynesia destination

Tahiti has a diverse landscape within the broader French Polynesia destination. Lush green hills, distinctive landscapes, and black- and white-sand beaches are among its features. Coconut palms line the white-sand beaches on the west coast, which are suitable for swimming and sunbathing. The beaches on the east coast are black; they were formed by past volcanic activity and provide a setting for relaxing and taking photographs. The contrast between the coasts highlights different features: on the west coast, white beaches lined with coconut palms and opportunities for swimming and sunbathing take centre stage; on the east coast, black sand and past volcanic activity combine to create a setting for relaxing and taking photographs.

Fit experiences into your travel plans

When planning your day, consider the difference between the time required and the type of experience: the marae walk takes about an hour and a half. The lagoon tour focuses on nature, the lagoon's history, and respect for flora and fauna; check before your trip whether it is currently being offered. This lets you compare a walking route with an approximate duration against a guided lagoon activity with a different focus.

Discover more destinations: Te'avaro, Mahina, Leeward Islands, Tuamotus Islands, Îles Sous-Le-Vent, Windward Islands, Austral Islands, The Tuamotu And Gambier Islands.

Go to the overview of the broader destination: French Polynesia.