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Researched Updated Oct 22, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Transportation

Public Transport Passes
No monthly pass. The commune bus, run by J.RUTA, has four lines between Tiahura and Vaiare. A ride is 300 XPF from age 13 to 59, and 150 XPF for ages 3 to 12 and from 60. No Sunday service. The bus does not serve Opunohu or the Belvedere. 6 21
Best Taxi/Ride App
No ride-hail app. Moorea airport (MOZ), on the east of the island, has taxis and no shuttle; ask the pension if it can collect you. Agree the fare before you ride. No 2026 taxi tariff was published. 10
Bike/Scooter Rental
Moorea Scooter: 5,000 XPF a day for a 50 cc and 6,000 XPF for a 125 cc, two helmets, insurance and a lock, with a lower rate from four days. Coco Green Car, 50 metres from the Vaiare ferry, hires cars from 7,500 XPF a day. Aremiti charges 270 XPF to carry a bicycle one way. 5 27 28
Best Beach Nearby
Plage de Temae, a public white-sand beach by the airport, with the free To'atea viewpoint directly above it, 3.5 km from the ferry quay, looking at Tahiti and the Vaiare lagoon. 23 35 39
Top Regional Airline
Air Tahiti. Papeete to Moorea is 15 minutes and 19 km, airport code MOZ, from 16,573 XPF return including 6,373 XPF of taxes. The airport is on the east coast and has an Air Tahiti desk and taxis, not a shuttle. 10
Top International Airline
Long-haul flights land at Faa'a on Tahiti, then the ferry or Air Tahiti. Air Tahiti Nui flies to Tahiti from Paris, Los Angeles, Auckland, Sydney and Tokyo. French bee flies A350s from Paris Orly, New York, San Francisco, San Diego and Los Angeles. 10 19 20
Highway Access
One paved ring road, about 62 km, with speed limits of 30 to 60 km/h. Kilometre markers start at the airport road. There is no motorway and no road off the island. 14 26
Main Train/Transit Hub
No railway. Quai de Vaiare is the ferry terminal. Aremiti 5 and 6 sail to Papeete; a resident adult ticket is 1,650 XPF one way and a tourist adult ticket is 2,350 XPF, valid 360 days (fares dated 19 July 2026). DPAM also lists Terevau on the same quay. 5 38
Regional Travel
Aremiti ferry from Vaiare to Papeete, 1,650 XPF resident or 2,350 XPF tourist one way, or Air Tahiti in 15 minutes from 16,573 XPF return. On the island, the ring-road bus is 300 XPF a ride, or a scooter at 5,000 XPF a day. 5 6 10 27

Essentials

City
Moorea, commune of Moorea-Maiao, Îles du Vent, French Polynesia. The 2022 census splits the commune into Paopao, Haapiti, Afareaitu, Teavaro, Papetoai and the islet of Maiao. 1 10
Population
18,201 municipal residents in Moorea-Maiao in the 2022 census (INSEE, decree of 20 December 2022), plus 131 counted apart. Paopao 4,895, Haapiti 4,109, Afareaitu 4,055, Teavaro 2,585, Papetoai 2,214, Maiao 343. 1
Internet Speed
Vini fibre, where the address is eligible: Vinibox POP up to 30 Mb/s for 6,100 XPF a month, UP up to 200 Mb/s for 9,000 XPF, or JET up to 300 Mb/s for 12,900 XPF. ADSL Start is up to 6 Mb/s at 6,100 XPF if fibre is not available. Check eligibility before booking a long stay. 7
Currency & Banking
CFP franc (XPF), pegged at 119.3317 per euro. On 19 October 2026 the ECB rate was 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollars, about 106.31 XPF per US dollar. Maharepa has the banks, ATMs and the post office. 15 26 36
Tap Water
Treat tap water as unsafe unless the host says otherwise. Bottled water is the safe default across the territory. The January 2026 maritime brief lists a drinking-water point at the Paopao fishing quay and another behind Bayside Moorea Market at Vaiare. 15 26
Power
Type A, B and E sockets, 110 V and 220 V at 60 Hz or 50 Hz depending on the building. Check the lodging. Opunohu marina berths are listed at 220 V. 16 26
SIM Card
Vini is the retail mobile network. The boutique in Centre Commercial Maharepa (40 56 57 57) is open weekdays 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00, Saturday 08:00 to 12:00. Identify a prepaid line within 30 days with a passport. A 3,000 XPF recharge is unlimited local calls and SMS plus 15 Go or 25 Go for 30 days. Vini Nui 20 Go is 2,700 XPF a month, with eSIM by QR code. 2 3 11 12 13
Banking for Expats
Maharepa has the banks and ATMs, and the January 2026 brief also lists an ATM at Champion in the Vaiare shopping centre. Supermarkets and Te Fare Natura take cards. Roadside fruit stands and many snacks still want cash. Banks are closed on Sundays. 14 21 26
Accommodation
Lodging is pensions and resorts along the coast, especially the north shore between Cook's Bay and Opunohu, plus Temae. Air Tahiti lists the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort. A 2026 agent guide puts unfurnished Moorea apartments of 50 to 75 square metres at about 90,000 to 220,000 XPF a month. 10 14 30
Cashless Friendly
Mixed. Te Fare Natura takes cards, cash and cheques, and the supermarkets are set up for everyday card spend. The bus is pay-on-board in cash francs, and roadside stands are cash. 6 21 26
Short Term Rentals
Short stays are pensions, resorts and private lets, not a hotel district. Unfurnished apartments of 50 to 75 square metres are about 90,000 to 220,000 XPF a month in a 2026 agent guide; furnished monthly stays sit above that band. No current Airbnb tariff was published on the pages opened. 14 30
Budget Accommodation
Family pensions on the north coast, between Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay, are the cheaper beds. Wikivoyage still lists a Temae dorm at 3,500 XPF and a garden bungalow at 9,000 XPF from October 2022; no 2026 pension tariff was on the pages opened. 14
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Temae and Teavaro for the public beach and the To'atea view of Tahiti. Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay for the mountains, the Belvedere and the resorts. The ferry dock is at Vaiare, a few minutes from Temae. 10 23 39
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Maharepa. It is the commercial village, with the Vini boutique, banks, ATMs, post office, supermarket and bakery. Fibre is by address, not island-wide, so confirm Vinibox eligibility before a long booking. There is no coworking desk. 7 13 26

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
No coworking space on the island. The public bus does not serve Opunohu or the Belvedere, so a work day is the lodging wifi or a cafe in Maharepa or at Vaiare, not a day-pass desk. 14 21
Best Cafe for Work
No laptop cafe with a published day rate. Maharepa, the commercial village, has a bakery and pastry shop and several snack bars. Vaiare Pizza, across from the ferry, is open 11:00 to 14:00 and 17:00 to 22:00 and closed Monday and Tuesday. 14 26
Social Events for Expats
No expat club was listed. The July Heiva, locally Tuirai, puts up festival huts on the island. Heiva i Tahiti runs 2 to 18 July 2026 at the Maison de la Culture on Boulevard Pomare, Papeete, a ferry ride away. 26 41

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hôpital de Afareaitu, PK 8.5, 2.5 km south of the ferry quay on the mountain side of the ring road. Emergencies and the 13-bed ward are open 24 hours on 40 55 22 26. Clinics are Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 15:00 and Friday 07:00 to 14:00, switchboard 40 55 22 22. Serious cases go to the CHPF in Tahiti by plane, helicopter or scheduled boat. 4 33
Laundry Services
Opunohu marina charges 1,500 XPF a machine (January 2026 brief). Maharepa has a laundromat on WhatsApp +689 87 70 64 65; no per-load price was published. 26

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
No food-delivery app was found. Snacks and pizza places are pickup or a phone call. Vaiare has snack bars and food trucks by the ferry. 14 26
Best Local Dish to Try
Poisson cru, raw fish in lime and coconut milk. Tahiti Tourisme also points to fafa, taro leaves with chicken in coconut cream, and pineapple from the island plantations. 39
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
No dedicated vegan restaurant was confirmed for 2026. Roadside stands sell fruit, and Super U Are in Pao Pao has a produce section. A Chinese snack called Golden Lake was listed at Temae in a 2024 guide and was not rechecked. 14 26 29
Best Dessert Spots
Les Sorbets de Moorea, in Varari just past Tiki Village, for ice cream. Rotui juice factory and Manutea distillery, in the Opunohu plantations, offers tastings Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00 and the shop until 17:00, Saturday 09:00 to 16:00. 14 26
Affordable Shopping Spots
Super U Are in Pao Pao (40 56 10 28), Monday to Saturday 06:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00, Sunday 06:00 to 08:00. U Express Remy is at PK 4.5, mountain side, Maharepa. Champion is in the Toa centre at Vaiare, with an ATM. Utile Afareaitu is at PK 9, mountain side. 26 29 34
Bar/Nightlife Area
The villages are quiet. Tamahau, in Opunohu marina, is open seven days with a dance show and fire dance on Friday, and on Saturday as well from April. Vaiare Pizza hosts a Friday open mic. Hinano is sold in the supermarkets. 14 26
Local Brewery
No brewery on Moorea. Hinano is brewed by Brasserie de Tahiti, in the Punaruu industrial zone on Tahiti, a company dating from 1914. The same group bottles Eau Royale. 32
Wine Bars
No wine bar. Maharepa has a wine shop next to the bakery and the supermarket. Tamahau at Opunohu marina serves drinks with dinner. 26
Street Food Stalls
Snack bars and food trucks at Vaiare, by the ferry, and Snack Autea at Vaianae for fish. Roadside stands around Vaiare bay sell fruit and flower crowns. A baguette was 100 XPF in a 2019 note; that price was not rechecked. 14 26
Popular International Cuisine
Air Tahiti describes the island restaurants as French, Chinese, Italian and Tahitian. Vaiare Pizza is across from the ferry. Tamahau, in Opunohu marina, serves a full menu seven days. 10 14 26

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Belvédère d'Opunohu, at 240 m, looks over Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay with Mount Rotui between them. It is free, open every day in 2026, with a car park and signposted trails you can walk or ride. 24
Museums & Art Venues
Te Fare Natura, Papetoai PK 18, Baie d'Opunohu. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 16:00, last entry 15:00, closed Monday and on 1 January and 25 December 2026. International adult 2,100 XPF, resident or metropolitan adult 1,600 XPF, under 10 free. Cards and cash. 21
Historical Sites
Marae Ti'i-rua in the Opunohu estate, a basalt court about 40 by 17 metres, on a marked path of about 90 minutes to the other marae. Open every day in 2026. Air Tahiti also flags the octagonal temple at Papetoai, from 1827. 10 22
Religious Sites
Église de la Sainte Famille at Haapiti, the church used as a landmark for Matauvau Pass, with an outdoor sanctuary. The octagonal temple at Papetoai dates from 1827 and is one of the oldest European buildings in the territory. 10 26
Annual Events
Heiva, locally Tuirai, in July, when festival huts go up on Moorea for dance, chant and sport. Heiva i Tahiti 2026 is 2 to 18 July at the Maison de la Culture in Papeete. 26 41
Cultural Districts
The Opunohu estate: Te Fare Natura, the marae and the pineapple plantations on the road to the Belvedere. Tiki Village, a reconstructed Polynesian village with dance shows, is on the southwest coast near Varari. 10 21 22
Theater Venues
No theatre. Dance and fire shows are at Tamahau in Opunohu marina on Friday nights, and at Tiki Village. Cook's Bay Hotel lists a day pass at 10,000 XPF with evening shows on Tuesdays. 10 26
Local Markets
Air Tahiti lists the Paopao market. The January 2026 maritime brief said the fresh-produce and fish market at the Paopao fishing quay was still under construction and expected to open in 2026. Cook's Bay dock has a craft shop and the Tourism Committee, open Monday to Saturday. 10 26
Music Scene
Tamahau at Opunohu marina has a dance show and fire dance on Friday, and on Saturday from April. Vaiare Pizza runs a Friday open mic. Heiva in July is the main traditional-music season. 26
Street Art
Six submerged tikis in the lagoon off Papetoai, 1.5 to 2 metres tall, placed in 1998 by Tihoti Guy. A lagoon operator can take you there; kayak and dinghy also reach them. 26
Cooking Classes
Food and Cook Lab, on Pineapple Road, about a 15-minute walk from the Paopao quay area. Phone 87 21 46 00. No 2026 class price was in the maritime brief. 26
Art Galleries
No independent gallery was confirmed. Te Fare Natura runs exhibitions, and the Papetoai lagoon holds the 1998 tiki group. Fare Tutava, at the Magic Mountain trailhead, sells jams, juice and vanilla. 21 25 26
Historic Buildings
The octagonal temple at Papetoai, built in 1827. The Opunohu agricultural estate is tied to Medford Kellum, who bought the valley after arriving in 1926 and whose family founded the Tahitian Historical Society. 10 26
Local Heritage
The Opunohu marae, including Ti'i-rua, and the lagoon reserves carried over from the old maritime plan, where fishing stays banned. Heiva dance and chant in July is the public cultural season. 22 26 37

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Opunohu valley: pineapple fields, the free Belvedere and signposted trails. Air Tahiti also lists the Afareaitu waterfalls. Magic Mountain, from Papetoai, is a 3.3 km paved loop to 180 m. 10 24 25
National Parks Nearby
No national park. The lagoon is managed under the Moorea maritime plan (PGEM, revised 2021) and a regulated fishing zone from 2022. Fishing is banned in the marine reserves carried over from the old plan. 37
Cycling/Walking Paths
Signposted trails from the Belvédère d'Opunohu, on foot or by mountain bike. Tahiti Tourisme also names Col des 3 Pinus, Col des 3 Cocotiers and the harder Mont Rotui climb. Magic Mountain is 3.3 km return, 200 XPF at the hut by Fare Tutava in Papetoai. The ring road is unlit, with glass on the shoulders after dark. 14 24 25 39
Scenic Viewpoints
Belvédère d'Opunohu at 240 m, free, over both bays. To'atea, free, 3.5 km from the ferry, over Temae beach and Tahiti. Magic Mountain at 180 m, 200 XPF, over Opunohu bay; Tetiaroa shows on a clear day. 23 24 25

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
The post office is in Maharepa, with the banks and ATMs. No 2026 counter hours or parcel tariff were in the maritime brief. 26
Community Centers
The Tourism Committee at Cook's Bay dock is open Monday to Saturday and takes the 1,000 XPF dinghy fee. The commune of Moorea-Maiao runs the J.RUTA bus. 6 26
Casino & Gaming Halls
No casino on Moorea is listed in the 2026 tourism or maritime guides. French Polynesia can authorise casinos, with the gaming rooms separate from the hotel or restaurant. 10 26 40

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
No studio-only index was published. A 2026 agent guide puts a standard resale apartment, without a sea view, in Maharepa or Papetoai at about 450,000 XPF per square metre (range 280,000 to 650,000). A 40 square metre flat at the mid figure is about 18 million XPF. Small flats run dearer per metre. 30
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
The same 2026 guide puts standard resale apartments in Haapiti or Paopao at about 380,000 XPF per square metre (range 240,000 to 550,000). A 40 square metre flat at the mid figure is about 15.2 million XPF. Not a counted studio series. 30
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Maharepa and Papetoai standard apartments, about 450,000 XPF per square metre in the 2026 agent guide. A 60 square metre one-bedroom at that mid figure is about 27 million XPF, before a sea-view premium of roughly 18 to 35 percent. 30
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Haapiti and Paopao standard apartments, about 380,000 XPF per square metre. A 60 square metre flat at that mid figure is about 22.8 million XPF. Afareaitu and Teavaro houses, not flats, are guided lower, about 38 million XPF for 70 to 100 square metres including land. 30
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Houses, not flats, are the usual two-bedroom stock. In Maharepa a standard F3 or F4 of 80 to 120 square metres is about 65 million XPF in the 2026 guide, land included (range 38 to 130 million). Apartment stock in the same villages is about 450,000 XPF per square metre. 30
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
In Haapiti or Paopao a standard F3 or F4 house of 80 to 120 square metres is about 52 million XPF, land included (range 30 to 110 million). Apartments there are about 380,000 XPF per square metre. 30
Corporate Tax
25 percent corporate income tax on capital companies. 20 percent for renewable-energy companies and for firms whose only activity is research and development or digital. 35 percent for banks, credit institutions, leasing companies and mining (mining stepping down to 25 percent for years ending after 31 December 2027). 8
Dividend Withholding Tax
10 percent withholding on distributions (impôt sur le revenu des capitaux mobiliers), plus a 5 percent territorial solidarity contribution on that capital income. Bond coupons 12 percent. Deposit interest 4 percent. 8
Tax System
Territorial code, not the metropolitan income tax. No tax on total personal income, no wealth tax and no inheritance tax. Salaries and pensions of people domiciled in French Polynesia (home, main stay, or a professional activity) are under CST-S, withheld by the employer. A resident with foreign-source pay must file that CST-S if the payer does not. 8 17
Highest Income Tax Bracket
CST-S reaches 28 percent on the monthly slice above 2,500,000 XPF. The bands start at 0.5 percent up to 150,000 XPF a month. There is no separate impôt sur le revenu. 8 17
VAT
TVA at 5, 13 and 16 percent. 16 percent is the standard rate on goods. 13 percent is the rate on most services. 5 percent covers basic food, books, electricity, passenger transport and ordinary hotel rooms. A 1 percent solidarity contribution sits on the VAT base. 8
Property Tax
Yes. Impôt foncier on built property is 10 percent of the rental value, after a 25 percent allowance, plus communal centimes of up to 50 percent. New building that is declared on time is fully exempt for 5 years, then half exempt for 3. 8 18
Property Transaction Tax
In December 2024 the government said purchase registration duty moved to a flat 7 percent, with 1 percent kept for a first main home. The ADE investor page still prints the older combined rates, 9 percent up to 15 million XPF and 11 percent above. Ask a notary which text applies to the deed. 8 31
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
No digital-nomad visa and no nomad tax regime. Many passports can stay 90 days for tourism or business without a visa; that stay does not authorise local work. Someone who becomes domiciled pays CST-S on salaries, up to 28 percent on the top monthly slice, including foreign pay if the payer does not withhold. 8 9 17

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 22, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. INSEE 2022 reference populations, Moorea-Maiao 18,201Official
  2. Vini prepaid recharges, 3,000 F tierOfficial
  3. Vini Nui 20 Go, 2,700 F a month, eSIMOfficial
  4. Hôpital de Afareaitu, emergencies and transfer to CHPFOfficial
  5. Aremiti fares, prices as of 19 July 2026Official
  6. J.RUTA bus fares, commune of Moorea-MaiaoOfficial
  7. Vinibox fibre POP, UP and JETOfficial
  8. ADE fiscalité: no PIT, CIT, TVA, IRCM, foncierOfficial
  9. UK FCDO 90-day visa-free exampleOfficial
  10. Air Tahiti Moorea, 15 minutes, from 16,573 XPF returnOfficial
  11. Vini eSIM by QR codeOfficial
  12. Prepaid identification within 30 days, passport acceptedOfficial
  13. Vini boutique, Centre Commercial MaharepaOfficial
  14. Wikivoyage MooreaSecondary
  15. Wikivoyage French Polynesia: XPF peg and tap waterSecondary
  16. Sockets Type A, B and E; 110/220 VSecondary
  17. DICP CST-S guide, top slice 28 percentOfficial
  18. DICP impôt foncier, 10 percent of rental valueOfficial
  19. French bee to Faa'aOfficial
  20. Air Tahiti Nui long-haul into TahitiOfficial
  21. Te Fare Natura 2026 hours and ticketsOfficial
  22. Marae Ti'i-rua and Ancestors' TrailOfficial
  23. To'atea viewpoint above Temae BeachOfficial
  24. Belvédère d'Opunohu, free, 240 mOfficial
  25. Magic Mountain trail, 200 XPFOfficial
  26. SDT Moorea yacht brief, January 2026Official
  27. Moorea Scooter 5,000 and 6,000 XPF a dayOfficial
  28. Coco Green Car from 7,500 XPF a day at VaiareListings
  29. Super U Are, U Express Remy, Utile AfareaituOfficial
  30. Olivier Blaise 2026 Moorea sale and rent rangesListings
  31. Registration duty cut to 7 percent, December 2024News
  32. Brasserie de Tahiti, Hinano, PunaruuOfficial
  33. OSM Hôpital de AfareaituOfficial
  34. OSM Super U, Pao PaoOfficial
  35. OSM Plage de TemaeOfficial
  36. ECB euro reference, USD 1.1225 on 19 October 2026Official
  37. DRM Moorea regulated fishing zone and marine reservesOfficial
  38. DPAM Moorea ferries: Aremiti and TerevauOfficial
  39. Tahiti Tourisme Moorea: Temae, Belvedere, poisson cruOfficial
  40. Casinos may be authorised in French PolynesiaOfficial
  41. Heiva i Tahiti, 2 to 18 July 2026, PapeeteOfficial

Change history

    • Grocery Delivery Not widely available; individual arrangements with local pensions only. not set
    • Gyms & Fitness Centers Moorea Gym in Maharepa. Basic weights and cardio equipment (day passes available). not set
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 0% for personal income (one of the few jurisdictions without it). CST-S reaches 28 percent on the monthly slice above 2,500,000 XPF. The bands start at 0.5…
    • Highway Access One main coastal road (Route de Ceinture) of 60km circling the island. One paved ring road, about 62 km, with speed limits of 30 to 60 km/h. Kilometre markers…
    • Historic Buildings The Kellum House. An old colonial-style estate in Opunohu Bay. The octagonal temple at Papetoai, built in 1827. The Opunohu agricultural estate is tied…
    • Historical Sites Marae Tefauroa. Ancient Polynesian stone temples located in the Opunohu Valley. Marae Ti'i-rua in the Opunohu estate, a basalt court about 40 by 17 metres, on a marked…
    42 more changes
    • Internet Speed 20-50 Mbps (Fiber available in some areas, but speeds vary by resort and pension) Vini fibre, where the address is eligible: Vinibox POP up to 30 Mb/s for 6,100 XPF a…
    • Language Classes Private French/Tahitian lessons can be arranged through local teachers on the 'Moorea… not set
    • Laundry Services Laverie Moorea in Maharepa. Self-service and drop-off available. Opunohu marina charges 1,500 XPF a machine (January 2026 brief). Maharepa has a laundromat…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Small municipal library in Afareaitu; quiet but lacks high-speed internet. not set
    • Local Brewery Brasserie de Tahiti (Hinano Beer is the local staple, brewed in nearby Tahiti). No brewery on Moorea. Hinano is brewed by Brasserie de Tahiti, in the Punaruu industrial…
    • Local Heritage Tattoo culture; Moorea is home to world-class traditional Polynesian tattoo artists. The Opunohu marae, including Ti'i-rua, and the lagoon reserves carried over from the old…
    • Local Markets Pao Pao Market. Sells fresh fish, tropical fruits, and local crafts. Air Tahiti lists the Paopao market. The January 2026 maritime brief said the fresh-produce…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Vaiare Ferry Terminal. Aremiti and Terevau ferries connect Moorea to Papeete regularly… No railway. Quai de Vaiare is the ferry terminal. Aremiti 5 and 6 sail to Papeete; a…
    • Museums & Art Venues Te Mana O Te Moana (Marine turtle conservation center at the InterContinental). Te Fare Natura, Papetoai PK 18, Baie d'Opunohu. Tuesday to Sunday 09:00 to 16:00, last…
    • Music Scene Traditional Ukulele and drumming performances at local hotels every evening. Tamahau at Opunohu marina has a dance show and fire dance on Friday, and on Saturday from…
    • Must-See Landmarks Belvedere Lookout. Provides views of both Opunohu and Cook's Bay. Belvédère d'Opunohu, at 240 m, looks over Cook's Bay and Opunohu Bay with Mount Rotui…
    • National Parks Nearby Moorea Lagoon (Protected Marine Area). Excellent for snorkeling/diving. No national park. The lagoon is managed under the Moorea maritime plan (PGEM, revised…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Opunohu Valley. Features lush hiking trails and pineapple plantations. Opunohu valley: pineapple fields, the free Belvedere and signposted trails. Air Tahiti…
    • Networking Events Informal meetups often happen at the Moorea Beach Club on Friday evenings. not set
    • Parcel Delivery Service OPT (Office des Postes et Télécommunications). Locations in Maharepa and Papetoai. The post office is in Maharepa, with the banks and ATMs. No 2026 counter hours or parcel…
    • Popular International Cuisine Rudy's (French/Steakhouse) in Maharepa. Famous for parrotfish stuffed with shrimp. Air Tahiti describes the island restaurants as French, Chinese, Italian and Tahitian…
    • Population 18,000 18,201 municipal residents in Moorea-Maiao in the 2022 census (INSEE, decree of 20…
    • Power 220V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/E sockets (European standard) Type A, B and E sockets, 110 V and 220 V at 60 Hz or 50 Hz depending on the building…
    • Property Tax Yes, 'Taxe Foncière' based on the rental value of the property. Yes. Impôt foncier on built property is 10 percent of the rental value, after a 25 percent…
    • Property Transaction Tax High; Registration fees and notary fees typically total 9% to 11%. In December 2024 the government said purchase registration duty moved to a flat 7 percent…
    • Public Transport Passes Le Truck (Local bus). No passes; pay approx. 300 XPF per ride. Service is infrequent. No monthly pass. The commune bus, run by J.RUTA, has four lines between Tiahura and…
    • Regional Travel Ferry to Tahiti (30-45 mins) or short 15-min flight via Air Tahiti. Aremiti ferry from Vaiare to Papeete, 1,650 XPF resident or 2,350 XPF tourist one way, or…
    • Religious Sites Église de la Sainte-Famille (Ha'apiti). A picturesque red-roofed church against green… Église de la Sainte Famille at Haapiti, the church used as a landmark for Matauvau Pass…
    • SIM Card Vini or Vodafone JP. Pre-paid 'Vinicard' 2GB for approx. 2,500 XPF ($23) at Moorea Airport… Vini is the retail mobile network. The boutique in Centre Commercial Maharepa (40 56 57…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Magic Mountain. Accessible via 4x4 or a steep hike for a 360-degree lagoon view. Belvédère d'Opunohu at 240 m, free, over both bays. To'atea, free, 3.5 km from the ferry…
    • Short Term Rentals Airbnb and Moorea Beach Lodge (approx. $250/night). Short stays are pensions, resorts and private lets, not a hotel district. Unfurnished…
    • Social Events for Expats Expatriés à Tahiti & Ses Îles Facebook group is the primary hub for organizing local… No expat club was listed. The July Heiva, locally Tuirai, puts up festival huts on the…
    • Street Art Limited; look for hand-painted wooden signs and murals in the Maharepa shopping area. Six submerged tikis in the lagoon off Papetoai, 1.5 to 2 metres tall, placed in 1998 by…
    • Street Food Stalls Snack Mahana. Famous for waterfront seafood at street-food prices (approx. $20 for a large… Snack bars and food trucks at Vaiare, by the ferry, and Snack Autea at Vaianae for fish…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. 750,000 XPF per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $270,000) in Maharepa. No studio-only index was published. A 2026 agent guide puts a standard resale apartment…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. 500,000 XPF per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $180,000) in southern areas. The same 2026 guide puts standard resale apartments in Haapiti or Paopao at about 380,000…
    • Table Tennis Spots Recreational tables available at the Moorea Beach Lodge for guests. not set
    • Tap Water Generally not drinkable; stick to filtered or bottled water like Eau Royale. Treat tap water as unsafe unless the host says otherwise. Bottled water is the safe…
    • Tax System French Polynesia has its own tax autonomy. No personal income tax for individuals (except… Territorial code, not the metropolitan income tax. No tax on total personal income, no…
    • Tech Repair Services Very limited; must take the ferry to 'iStore' or 'Cyber-Tahiti' in Papeete. not set
    • Theater Venues None. Cultural performances are usually hosted within larger resorts. No theatre. Dance and fire shows are at Tamahau in Opunohu marina on Friday nights, and at…
    • Top International Airline Air Tahiti Nui and French Bee (Flying into Faa'a International, Tahiti). Long-haul flights land at Faa'a on Tahiti, then the ferry or Air Tahiti. Air Tahiti Nui…
    • Top Regional Airline Air Tahiti (Island hopping flights). Air Tahiti. Papeete to Moorea is 15 minutes and 19 km, airport code MOZ, from 16,573 XPF…
    • VAT TVA is 5%, 13%, or 16% depending on the goods/services. TVA at 5, 13 and 16 percent. 16 percent is the standard rate on goods. 13 percent is the…
    • Vegan/Vegetarian Options Golden Lake in Maharepa. Offers vegetable stir-fry and tofu dishes. No dedicated vegan restaurant was confirmed for 2026. Roadside stands sell fruit, and…
    • Wine Bars Le Moorea Beach Club offers a sophisticated wine selection by the lagoon. No wine bar. Maharepa has a wine shop next to the bakery and the supermarket. Tamahau at…
    • Yoga & Wellness Centers Moorea Yoga in Ha'apiti. Private and group sessions in outdoor pavilions. not set

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