Ladies and gentlemen — start your appetites! Moorea has plenty of sumptuous food to match its exciting tropical surroundings. Whether your tastes lean towards Polynesian cuisine and exotic seafood, or to traditional western staples like burgers and pizza, Moorea’s chefs are anxious to serve you.

Les Roulottes

These colorful food-vans are legendary around Moorea for good reason - Les Roulottes provide delectable, fast food at reasonable prices. It’s a Moorean custom for the locals to mingle with visitors at the various Les Roulottes around the island.
Among the items featured on the Les Roulottes menu: Barbeque steaks, chicken, pizza and shish-kabob, as well as tempting desserts and crèpes.

Restaurants

If you’re fed-up with the steak-and-potatoes routine, break the habit at Moorea’s diverse and exciting restaurants and grocers.

Continental is the keyword here, with plenty of patisseries, brasseries and seafood eateries to serve you. You’ve never tasted French, Italian or Chinese cuisine like they serve on Moorea. The island’s chefs cook with a decidedly Polynesian passion and flair.

Groceries

Moorea’s grocers stock a host of exotic fish, meats, produce and spices, so feel free to cook up your Polynesian-style dishes. The open-air public market in Paopao Village offers a fine variety of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Outdoor Cafes

Surf, fine food and convivial atmosphere make for an unbeatable combination, and Moorea serves up all three on a daily basis. The island has several beachfront cafes where you can relax and enjoy the fine cuisine of Moorea.

If you want to take home some fine indigenous crafts, then you should plan a visit to the boutiques, shops and art galleries of Moorea.

In keeping with the island’s proud heritage, merchandise on Moorea has a decidedly Polynesian feel. Visitors can select from an array of goods, including black pearl jewelry, paintings, pottery, sculpture, wood carvings and woven artifacts. Moorea’s laid-back lifestyle is chronicled in the work of many of the island’s local artists.

Places to visit

For centuries, Moorea has been a source of ancient artifacts. On this unique island, the historic and the contemporary blend in rapturous harmony.

Chez Pauline

Old Polynesian charm blends with quaint European style at this curious guesthouse. Chez Pauline is a great place to purchase souvenirs and relics, including grinding stones, prehistoric stone tikis and wooden artifacts culled from around Moorea’s Afareaitu Village.

Haapiti Village

Seemingly oblivious to the ravages of modernization, this rural community is notable for its wooden homes, hibiscus bushes and modest churches. A leisurely village that affords visitors a glimpse of the old Moorea.

Kellum Garden Stop

This historic homestead was built in 1925 by an American family, and has since become a curious piece of Moorean history. Located at the base of Mount Rotui, the farmhouse-style Kellum Stop is notable for its variety of plants and flowers, not to mention its largely unspoiled, “old world” charm.

Le Belvedere Lookout Point

Perhaps Moorea’s most spectacular scenic overlook, Belvedere Lookout Point provided the setting for the film saga, “Return of the Bounty,” featuring Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins. As the locals will tell you, the Point offers an awe-inspiring panoramic view of the Opunohu Valley. From your perch on the crater’s ridge, you will enjoy a superlative vista of the Cook and Opunohu bays.

Marae Nuurau

Situated in rural Varari, the Polynesian temple known as Marae Nuurau features gorgeous walls made of coral.

Opuhi Plantation

Plant enthusiasts will surely want to visit this botantical garden/plantation. Owner Alex Du Prel grows a vast assortment of exotic crops, including breadfruit, ginger, mango and vanilla. Trivia fans, take note: Du Prel formerly managed Marlon Brando’s property on Tetiaroa.

Paopao & Opunohu Valleys

No visit to Moorea would be complete without stops at these adjoined sites. The Opunohu Valley has yielded many ancient remnants over the years, most notably the stone “marae” temples and archery platforms, which were used by Polynesian royalty in pre-Christian days (archery was a sacred sport in ancient Tahiti). Start your excursion by hiking through the Paopao Valley, and conclude your journey in Opunohu Bay.

Papetoai Village

History buffs will want to make a stop at the historic octagonal church located in the northern coastal village of Papetoai. Established by the London Missionary Society in 1822, the church is the oldest European building in use in the South Pacific.

Tiki Theatre Village

Unlike many of Moorea’s authentic historical sites, Tiki Village is actually a recreation of a pre-colonial Tahitian village. A massive tiki-like sculpture greets visitors at the entrance. The Tiki Theatre Village dance troupe performs four times weekly, and their kinetic shows must be seen to be believed.

Land Activities

With its densely-vegetated peaks, deep valleys, transculent lagoons and historic sites, Moorea is an especially good place to enjoy land activities such as hiking and horseback riding. Most activities can be arranged by hotels.

Hiking Tours

Lace up your walking shoes and explore Moorea’s tropical, mountainous terrain. Guided hikes provide visitors with an aerobically-sound way of discovering the island. Tour the rainforest at Le Col des Trois Cocotiers (Pass of the Three Coconut Trees), Vaiare, Paopao, Afareaitu Waterfall and majestic Mount Rotui.

Horseback Excursion

Many of Moorea’s natural wonders can be enjoyed on horseback. Ride through the magnificent Teavaro Valley, or take a guided excursion along the island’s white sand beaches. Visitors can even snap pictures of Moorea’s incredible vistas.

Water Activities

Enveloped by a lagoon and rimmed by the expansive blue sea, Moorea is an aquatic paradise. All the more reason for you to explore the many water activities available on the island.

Paddle an outrigger canoe, charter a sailboat or embark on a deep-sea fishing expedition. If you’ve got the time, we’ve got the activity. Most activities can be arranged by hotels.

Deep Sea Fishing

Witness the undersea wonders of Moorea with a deep-sea fishing expedition. Half- and full-day excursions are available, as well as trolling off-shore Moorea. Picnic and drinks are often included in expedition deals.

Dolphin Quest

Get ready for a quest of discovery that spotlights Polynesian culture and some of Moorea’s fabulous natural treasures. Meet stingrays and exotic tropical fish. Learn dolphin training techniques, and participate in the daily care of these amazing animals.

Lagoon Excursions

The opalescent lagoons surrounding Moorea are perfect for jet-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling, swimming, water skiing and windsurfing. Visitors can hand-feed fish from a glass-bottom boat, or ride an outrigger canoe or catamaran.

Moorea Lagoon Beach, Temae Beach & Village Faimano

These three beaches offer exquisite vistas, plenty of swaying palms, gentle surf and prime swimming and snorkeling. Need we say more?

Parasailing

Moorea has always provided visitors with a natural high, but parasailing lets you soar to literal new heights. Pulled by a 28 ft. boat, you can ascend as high as 300 feet over Moorea’s glistening lagoon.

Sailboat

Charter a boat and sail the translucent bays and lagoons around Moorea. Visitors can swim or snorkel in the island’s protected waters. Outer island charters and sunset cruises are also available.

Scuba Diving

Some of the finest diving in the world can be found at Moorea–year round. The abundant flora and fauna include reef sharks, moray eels, huge Napoleon wrasses and triggerfish. And with more than 20 dive sites from which to choose, divers of any experience level can find a perfect spot.

Snorkeling

Because of the lack of strong currents, the waters off Moorea are superb for both experienced and beginning snorkelers. The most popular underwater activities here are fish and shark feeding.

Submarine Excursions

Indulge your inner explorer and take in a Moorean submarine excursion. Plunge as low as 200 feet deep and marvel at the island’s undersea flora and fauna.

Tropical Aquarium Center

This highly-rated aquarium features a rainbow-assortment of tropical fish. Guests can also visit a pearl farm along the lagoon.

Non -stop, direct or connecting flights are available to Faa’a Airport in Papeete on the island of Tahiti from most of the major and regional airports in North America. Non-stop flights from Los Angeles are approximately 7 ½ hours.

Flight transportation between the many islands offered by Pleasant Tahitian Holidays can take from 10 minutes for a quick hop between Tahiti and Moorea, to 2 ½ hours from Tahiti to the Marquesas. A ferry that makes the journey between Tahiti and Moorea takes approximately 45 minutes and is also available.

For those visiting the island of Bora Bora, upon your flight’s arrival, a speedboat or catamaran transfer of approximately 20 minutes is necessary to reach your resort. The over-water transfer provides a dramatic introduction to what is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful islands in the world.

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As befits its laid-back atmosphere, night life on Huhaine is easy and relaxed. Visitors can rub shoulders with the locals during happy hour at the beachfront hotels, while the Huahine Village resort features a string band performing Polynesian kaina music.

Receive your degree in higher gastronomic learning at any of Huahine’s fine eateries or markets. Huahine boasts some of the best restaurants in the South Pacific, with prices and selections to suit every conceivable budget. Bon appetit!

Les Roulottes

These colorful food-vans are legendary around the Tahitian Islands for good reason - Les Roulottes provide delectable, fast food at reasonable prices.

The island of Huahine is served by two roulouttes that operate in the village of Fare. Chow on delicious burgers and fish sandwiches, snack on homemade ice cream and sip aromatic coffee. Other roulouttes serve sweet treats such as crepes and waffles.

Restaurants

For the frugal diner, Huahine is a wonderland. There is an abundance of affordable eateries here serving first-rate food. The hotels are also known for great dining.

Huahine doesn’t skimp on variety. The island’s restaurants serve a mouth-watering array of American, Chinese, European, French and Tahitian dishes.

Groceries

Huahine has a number of small roadside grocery stores where visitors can buy meats, fish, freshly baked breads, drinks and snacks.

Ready , set - shop! Huahine boasts some of the finest indigenous art galleries in French Polynesia, to say nothing of its quality shops and boutiques. For the discrim- inating shopper, Huahine is a dream fulfilled.

Art Galleries

Visit one of Hauhine’s highly-regarded art galleries and view the work of the local masters. Shops like Galerie Te Mana and Gallery Puva’ Iva’ I feature the art of such local artisans and musicians as Bobby Holcomb, Peter Owens and Joe and Frederique Perrone.

Boutiques

Running the gamut from traditional souvenirs to fine Polynesian apparel and crafts, Huahine’s boutiques will surely appeal to discerning shoppers. Boutique Roti features a wonderful assortment of pottery and locally-produced crafts, while Aux Trois Bonhuer has a wide selection of clothing and textiles. And there are a myriad of other boutiques and roadside stands to visit.

Places to visit

The citizens of Huahaine take pride in their Polynesian ancestry and heritage, and their self-esteem is reflected in the island’s landmarks. Huahine has an abundance of well-preserved historical structures.

The island is especially known for its many “marae” - imposing lithic stones sculpted long ago by the island natives in honor of the gods.

Fare Pote’E

Currently under restoration, this vintage meetinghouse located along a coastal road in Maeva is being transformed into a small museum and cultural center. The area is home to several 16th-century lakeside “marae” - ancient stone structures. Walk further along the coastal road and you’ll witness a group of stones in a “V” formation inside the lagoon. These rocks are actually old fish traps.

Marae Anini

This 19th-century archeological site on Huahine Iti was once a place of worship of the dieties Oro and Hiro. It is rumored to have been a sacrificial shrine.

Marae Manunu

Home to one of Huahine’s most renowned “marae” monoliths, Marae Manunu is one of the island’s most magnificent sites. The sacred stone, which was reconditioned by American archeologist Kenneth Emory in 1933, posesses a curious rectangular shape and is approximately 100 feet long.

Matairea-Rahi

One of the most sacred and important structures in Huahine, Matairea-Rahi features the foundations priest’s homes, as well as a massive fortification wall built to protects the hilltop sanctuary against sea raiders.

Maeva

Formerly the royal headquarters of Huahaine, Maeva is now best known for its many marae stones and archeological artifacts, which can be observed all about the area (within a five kilometer stretch, visitors can see 16 restored marae stones). These lithic stones rise from the ground like some Polynesian version of England’s Stonehenge.