Chilling out in a hammock on Moorea is a great way to spend half the day! |
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Let's
face it. The Tahitian islands are all about relaxation. The Polynesian lifestyle
assures that.
With the exception of just a few sports activities, people in Tahiti
Polynesia just aren't in a hurry, no matter what they're doing!
Moorea Island definately suit this classic, laid-back
attitude.
Sun drenched tropical beaches
and their accompanying heat cry out for sun worshippers by day, and recuperation
from that heat and sun in the evenings.
A great place to get away from the
stresses of life, Moorea is your personal relaxation oasis. Breathe
in deeply the South Pacific air as you gently sway in your hammock. Read
a book. Sample the polynesian cuisine choices of the island's restaurants.
Perhaps you'll want to take a tour of some of the local sights? In the evening,
if you still have energy, have a Maitai at the Kaveka Restaurant and Lounge, or just take a moonlight walk.
This page is here to help plant the seeds
of RELAXATION in your vacation and perhaps assist you in choosing or pre-planning
a specific activity on Moorea island.
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MOTU
HANGOUTS/ PICNICS
Relaxing
on a motu is one of the most wonderful things you can do in
French Polynesia. The island of Moorea has 2 motus that you can enjoy. The larger one is called Motu Fareone and the smaller one Motu Tiahura. They are both beautiful little islets with white sandy beaches and are located on the Northwestern part of the island, within the lagoon, near the Club Med and Le Petit shopping center.
One of the favorite things to do on these
Motus is have a picnic. A few companies specialize in arranging these. A typical
motu picnic will consist of local fruits and juices, bread, and polynesian lunch
style foods such as fish, rice, chicken, or other gourmet items. The menu will
depend on your host.
Usually, these motu picnics are combined on
a lagoon excursion or circle island tour of some kind, and will last anywhere
from 1-4 hours, but 1/2 day or even full day motu hangouts are available on your
request.
Here is a list of qualified tour operators
that can arrange a motu picnic for you:
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MOANA LAGOON SAFARI
Based at the Bali Hai Club
PO. Box 77- 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.13.53, Fax- (689) 56.40.58
Contact: Mr. Albert HARING
Cook and Opunohu bay tours by way of motorized canoes.
Shark and ray feeding, snorkeling, motu picnics- Tahitian style. |
WHAT TO DO ON MOOREA TOURS
Based at the Bali Hai hotel, PO. Box 26- 98 728 Temae- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.57.64, Fax- (689)56.19.22
Contact: Mr. Hiro KELLEY
Half and full day Lagoon excursions with 2 locally built catamarans and outrigger canoes. Snorkeling, motu picnics, shark and ray feeding exhibitions, sunset cruises, and more. |
MOOREA MAHANA TOURS
Based at the Beachcomber Parkroyal Hotel
PO. Box 111- 98 729 Haapiti- MOOREA
Contact: Mr and Mrs. Moise and Felicie RUTA
Telephone- (689) 55.19.19, Ext. 1938, or 56.20.44, Fax- (689) 56.38.66
Half and full day lagoon tours by means of catamarans and outrigger canoes. Snorkeling, cruising, sunset cruises, line fishing,culture demonstrations and delicious Tahitian style motu picnics. |
BEN TOURS
Working out of the Bali Hai Club
PO. Box 28-98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689)55.03.55 / 56.26.50, Fax- (689)56.36.05 / 56.28.96
Half and full day lagoon tours and cruises onboard our locally built canoes w/ awnings. Visit Cooks and Opunohu bays, feed sharks and rays, snorkel, taste local fruits, cultural demonstrations and motu picnics. |
CIRCLE
ISLAND TOURS
One
relaxing and interesting way to see and learn about the island of Moorea is
to take one of several roadside tours. Options include various bus and mini
vans, and also "Le Petit Train", (actually a truck that looks like
a train- see photo).
Most of these tours will circle the island at
a leisurely pace (both 1/2 and full days), stopping at all the most popular
sightseeing spots. There is always a knowledgeable guide describing the details
and history of what you are seeing: ancient maraes and other cultural sights,
vanilla and pearl farms, etc.
This is a great, relaxing way to spend a few hours and
get an appreciation and overview of the island.
TAHITI SUN
TRAVEL RECOMMENDS:
Moorea Island, French Polynesia
Telephone-(689) 77.13.69, Contact: Mr.Carl EMERY
Accept most credit cards,
E-MAIL
& Reservations
Because of his extensive knowledge of the islands and sense of humour and
larger than life personality, Carl's Circle Island Tour of Moorea should be
on everyone's shortlist of things to do.
Living and working in Tahiti and Moorea for over 20 years, Carl has become
somewhat of a local legend due to these fantasticly entertaining circle island
tours. Carl also gives great
circle
island tours on the island of Tahiti!
Need a place to stay on Moorea? Carl's Place offers
2 of the best bungalow values on the island.
See
CARL'S PLACE website for all the details.
Package special offer: Get a FREE TOUR of Moorea to
any customers who rent the bungalows for a week at a time.
(not a hard thing to do, considering how awesome Moorea is!)
SEE OUR
DIRECT LINKING WEBSITE
FOR ALL THE DETAILS!
AND THE
REST OF THE LISTINGS:
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LE PETIT TRAIN DE MOOREA
Cooks Bay, PO. Box 75, 98 728 Temae- MOOREA, Contact: Mr. Gille LOUBEYRE/ Mr. Hubert COIC
Telephone- (689) 56.45.45/ or 77.19.39, Fax- (689) 56.26.36,
Guided tours of Moorea island onboard our famous custom roadside cruiser. 70 person max capacity, top speed 30 kmph., Half and full day tours available: Options include visiting the twin bays, discovering the Belvedere, stopping for lunches, swimming, and lots more... |
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MOOREA EXPLORER
PO. Box 104, 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.12.86, Fax- (689) 56.25.52
Contact: Mrs. Marie PALLUD
Guided bus tours of Moorea island. 4- 45 seat buses, 5-25 seat buses and 3-8 seat mini vans. |
ALBERT TRANSPORTS
PO. Box 77- 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.13.53, Fax- (689) 56.40.58
Contact: Mr. Albert HARING
Guided bus tours of Moorea island. 1- 44 seat bus, 1-33 seat bus, 2-24 seat buses, 3-9 seat minivans and 3- 4-6 person jeeps. |
TOREA NUI TRANSPORTS (MATE & LOULOU)
PO. Box 245- 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 56.12.48, Fax- (689) 56.15.05
Contact: Mr. Teharuru RAPARII
Guided bus tours of Moorea island. 1- 29 seat bus, 4- 8 seat minibuses, 2- 8 seat landrovers. |
BENJAMIN TRANSPORTS
PO. Box 21- 98 728 Tamae- MOOREA
Telephone- (689)56.26.50 , Fax- (689)56.28.96
Guided bus tours of Moorea island. 1- 36 seat bus, 1-33 seat bus, 1-24 seat bus, 1- 15 seat minivan and 8-6 seater jeeps.
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GLASS
BOTTOM BOAT TOURS
As far as our knowledge goes, there are two glass bottom boats touring the Moorea lagoon. What
a great way to relax and see the underwater beauty of the lagoon! You'll marvel
at the diversity of marine life only inches away from you as you relax from
above...
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MOOREA MAHANA TOURS
Based at the Beachcomber Parkroyal Hotel,
PO. Box 111- 98 729 Haapiti- MOOREA
Contact: Mr and Mrs. Moise and Felicie RUTA,
Telephone- (689) 55.19.19, Ext. 1938, or 56.20.44, Fax- (689) 56.38.66
Lagoon tours of Moorea on board our specialized glass bottom boat, "Te Moana". |
WHAT TO DO ON MOOREA TOURS
Based at the Bali Hai hotel, PO. Box 26- 98 728 Temae- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.57.64, Fax- (689)56.19.22
Contact: Mr. Hiro KELLEY
Lagoon excursions onboard our glass bottom boat to feed the barracudas and rays. |
Similiar experiences to the glass bottom boats are the semi-submersibles! See the details in our Island Fun page.
SUNSET
CRUISES
Enjoying
a sunset cruise of Moorea's lagoon is definately a
relaxing and enjoyable activity in French Polynesia. This
is what Moorea is all about... enjoying the peace and tranquility
of the South Pacific from the water...
Typically, sunset cruises depart for the lagoon around 4:00 or so, in plenty of time to enjoy
the spectacular colors of the setting sun. You'll sail or cruise around as you
sip Tahitian cocktails and learn about the history and facts of the Tahitian islands, and in particular Moorea.
2 or 3 hours later, you'll be back in your hotel room with a wonderful
memory of Polynesia.
Here's a company that gives lovely sunset
cruises on Moorea:
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MOOREA MAHANA TOURS
Based at the Beachcomber Parkroyal Hotel,
PO. Box 111- 98 729 Haapiti- MOOREA
Contact: Mr and Mrs. Moise and Felicie RUTA,
Telephone- (689) 55.19.19, Ext. 1938, or 56.20.44, Fax- (689) 56.38.66
Sunset Lagoon tours onboard our boat "Te Moana". |
MASSAGE
SERVICES
After a long, hard day of relaxing on Moorea
island, there is nothing better to do at the end of the day than treat yourself
to a nice massage...
Here's a few great choices:
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MANDARA SPA
Working out of the Sheraton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa Hotel
P.O. Box 1005 - 98729
Papetoai, Moorea, Contact: Mr. Hippo LIPKIN
Telephone- (689) 55.10.40, Fax- (689) 55.11.55
Luxury spa treatments featuring Balinese, traditional, and indiginous techniques for easing body and spirit. |
HELENE SPA
Working out of the Moorea Beachcomber Resort Hotel
P.O. Box 1019 - 98 729
Papetoai, Moorea
Telephone/ Fax- (689) 55.19.70,
Contact: Miss Helene SILLINGER
Luxurious spa, massage, and natural beauty treatments. |
NIGHTLIFE
& ENTERTAINMENT
Like
all other islands in French Polynesia except Tahiti, (which has Papeete), nightlife
on Moorea isn't exactly earth shaking. In fact, it's pretty slow... With
the exception of the Tiki theatre,
(which is exceptional), and the Club Med, (who's entertainment style doesn't
always suit everybody's taste), there really aren't many places to dance, party,
or stay out late. In fact, evening entertainment pretty much consists of late
night dinners, having a few drinks after 9:00 pm, or the occasional local band
playing at Alfredos restaurant or one of the larger hotels.
As for dating, we recommend bringing your own
honey. Much to the dismay of many a traveler, there isn't much of a singles
scene on Moorea either. Daytime entertainment is also limited to only a
few restaurants participating in anything closely resembling a "happy hour".
Current
signs all point to a livelier nightscene and more active social life in Moorea's
future, but will probably take a few years to happen... Some
people complain about this while others realize it's just the way the island
is- proof of the undeniable fact that even though it's one of the more touristed
islands in all of French Polynesia, it's still fairly UNdeveloped. In the
meantime, they say, enjoy the laid back peace of the island for what it is now.
If you must explore the "entertainment
factor", here's a few interesting ideas:
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ALFREDOS
PK 8, 800 Pao Pao, PO. Box 256- 98 728 Maharepa- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.17.71, Fax- (689) 56.44.66
Nightly Italian restaurant. Dancing and live entertainment (local bands and musical artists) throughout the week. |
CLUB MED- MOOREA
Located across from Le Petit Village, MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 55.00.00, Fax- (689) 55.00.10
Nightly entertainment and/ or live music, dancing. Note: All non-members must check in at the security gate before entering. |
LES TIPANIERS
PO. Box 1002- Haapiti- MOOREA
Telephone- (689) 56.12.67, Fax- (689) 56.29.25
Bar/ restaurant offering sunset drinks/ cocktails, with spectacular views. Also, Tahitian dancing! |
LE BATEAU
Located at the Hotel Linareva, PK 27
PO. Box 1- 98729 Haapiti- MOOREA
Floating restaurant/ bar with daily happy hours and fantastic views of the Moorea lagoon. |
Note: The above restaurants are not the only ones on Moorea! See our restaurants section for more ideas and listings.
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