Travel to Moorea: Our Practical Guides
Ferry, car, seasons, trails, budget: what we answer on the phone every day, written down once and for all. Written at the lodge, updated whenever the island changes its mind.
Walking ·
Magic Mountain in Moorea: Access, Fee and Trail
Magic Mountain (La Montagne Magique) is a viewpoint about 200 m above sea level in the north of Moorea, at the mouth of Opunohu Bay, on the Papetoai side. There, you...
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There is no bad season, there are different seasons.
On the mountain side, rain falls earlier and clears faster than on the lagoon side. A wet afternoon doesn't cancel a day.
Cooler air, comfortable nights without air conditioning, calm sea in the morning. It's also peak season, so book early.
Humpback whales pass offshore, peaking from mid-August to October. You can sometimes hear them from the trail before seeing them.
Humid, green, spectacular. Rain falls hard and briefly, often in the late afternoon.
Few crowds, lower rates, full waterfalls. Provided you're willing to change plans once a day.
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The rest is in the guides. This is what we repeat at every arrival, suitcase still in hand.