Moorea's white beach, looking across to Tahiti
Swimming in the lagoon
At a glance
- Category
- Beaches and swimming
- Area
- Moorea
- Swimming
- Swimming in the lagoon
- Lifeguards
- No
- Snorkelling
- Yes
- With children
- Yes
- Shade
- Trees
- Parking
- Yes
- Places to stay nearby
- 11 places to stay within 3 km
The public beach by Moorea's airport, with white sand and a lagoon for snorkelling. A view of Tahiti across the channel.
Risks. Boats near the reef.
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: Temae beach
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: Sofitel Moorea Ia ora Beach resort — 310 m; Pension Fare Maeva — 1.0 km; Moorea Island Homes — 1.1 km; O Motu — 1.1 km.
Tours nearby
All tours on the island →
Whales, dolphins, turtles
Humpback whales of Moorea and TahitiOne of the few places where you may be in the water with whales
3–4 hAugust — October≈ 7.8 km
Canyons and thrills
Moorea safari: the Belvedere and pineapplesViewpoints over two bays, plantations and a juice tasting
Half a dayAll year≈ 7.8 km
Sea and lagoon
Moorea lagoon: rays and reef sharksA swim with stingrays on a sandbank and a picnic on a motu
Half a day to a full dayAll year≈ 15 kmMore to see nearby
Hike
The Belvedere and Three Coconuts Pass
The lookout over Moorea's two bays and the forest of the Opunohu valley≈ 8.2 km
Beach
Tiahura lagoon
A coral garden and motu in the north-west of Moorea≈ 15 km
History
The roulottes of Place Vaiete
Dinner at the food trucks — the cheapest way to eat on Tahiti≈ 21 km
History
Papeete market
A covered market of flowers, fruit and black pearls≈ 21 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.