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Moorea
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This stunning mountainous island with numerous waterfalls is accessible by ferry from Tahiti. Visitors come for landscapes just as they imagine in Polynesia, hiking, beaches, surfing, diving, and canoe trips in the lagoon. Moorea is home to several all-inclusive resorts and is the second most visited destination in French Polynesia after Tahiti.
Overview of Moorea
This stunning mountainous island with numerous waterfalls is accessible by ferry from Tahiti. Visitors come for landscapes just as they imagine in Polynesia, hiking, beaches, surfing, diving, and canoe trips in the lagoon. Moorea is home to several all-inclusive resorts and is the second most visited destination in French Polynesia after Tahiti.
Key Facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (must-see or highly recommended).
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- Population: 16,208 inhabitants (2012).
- Area: 134 km².
- Density: 121 inhabitants / km².
- Highest point: Mount Tohiea (1,207 m).
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- Website: https://www.airtahiti.fr/moorea