Temae Beach
Plage de Temae
Moorea's most beautiful public white-sand beach, with a shallow, clear lagoon and a view of Tahiti in the distance. It's great for snorkeling and swimming.
Temae Beach lies in the northeast corner of the island, near the airport. It is one of the few large public white-sand beaches on Moorea. The lagoon is shallow and clear, shifting in color from emerald to deep blue. You can bring your own gear to snorkel among corals and tropical fish. On clear days, you can see Tahiti in the distance. Admission is free. Facilities are simple, with a parking lot but no lifeguards. It's about a 10-minute drive from the Vaiare ferry terminal. Waves are strong near the reef, so don't cross the reef rocks. There is shade on the beach, but bring sunscreen anyway.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Toatea Lookout
- Cook's Bay
- Manutea Rotui Juice Factory
- Moorea
- Belvedere Lookout
- Opunohu Valley Marae (Ahu o Mahine)
- Mount Rotui
- Opunohu Agricultural School