The lookout over Moorea's two bays and the forest of the Opunohu valley
At a glance
- Category
- Hikes
- Area
- Moorea
- Distance
- 7 km
- Elevation gain
- 250 m
- Time
- 2.5–3 h
- Difficulty
- 2 out of 5
- Water on the route
- No
- With children
- Yes
- Best time
- Morning, dry season
- Places to stay nearby
- 3 places to stay within 3 km
A walk through the forest of the Opunohu valley to the marae (ancient sanctuaries) and the Belvedere lookout above Cook's and Opunohu bays, continuing to Three Coconuts Pass.
Route. Start at the agricultural school or the Titiroa marae; the path runs through mape forest, past the stone platforms of the marae, to the lookout. The pass is about another hour's climb.
- You can drive to the lookout, but walking is more rewarding
- Mosquito repellent
On the map
Orange dots: places to stay nearby. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coordinates are approximate.
Where to stay nearby: The Belvedere and Three Coconuts Pass
All places to stay in the area →
Distance from the sight as the crow flies: La Maison de la nature du Moua Roa — 2.4 km; La Maison de la nature du Moua Roa — 2.5 km; Village Te Manoha — 2.9 km; Vaihau Village — 4.4 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≈ 1.5 km
Canyons and thrills
Moorea safari: the Belvedere and pineapplesViewpoints over two bays, plantations and a juice tasting
Half a dayAll year≈ 1.5 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≈ 11 kmMore to see nearby
Beach
Temae beach
Moorea's white beach, looking across to Tahiti≈ 8.2 km
Beach
Tiahura lagoon
A coral garden and motu in the north-west of Moorea≈ 11 km
History
The roulottes of Place Vaiete
Dinner at the food trucks — the cheapest way to eat on Tahiti≈ 27 km
History
Papeete market
A covered market of flowers, fruit and black pearls≈ 27 kmOpening hours, prices and rules are a rough guide: check official websites before you go.