The famous Rotui Juice Factory
Our last stop before the resort is at the Rotui Juice Factory to see how the famous juices and rum are made and even taste some samples
Toatea Lookout and northeast Moorea
After leaving the ferry we drive towards our hotel stopping multiple times to enjoy the views at official and unofficial viewpoints
Crossing between Tahiti and Moorea
We decide to move from Tahiti to Moorea and back via ferry as we can also take our car and look for birds during the crossing
‘Ārahurahu Marae, an important marae
The last stop of the day is at ‘Ārahurahu Marae an important marae on the western side of Tahiti that we barely catch open
The fascinating Grottes De Mara’a
The last nature stop today are the beautiful Grottes de Mara’a with three special grottos and waterfalls to visit
Impressive Vaipahi Water Gardens
The farthest we go today are the Vaipahi Water Gardens a beautiful area to hike and look for birds while enjoying the water features
The huge pyramid-like Marae Maha’iatea
Marae Maha’iatea is just a few minutes from Taharuu Beach and is the most significant Marae on Tahiti and even impressed Cook during his visit
Lunch, black sand and great views
We eat lunch at a roadside cafe before stopping at the famous black sand Taharuu Beach with some great views
Mahana Park snorkeling
Our first snorkeling in Tahiti is in Mahana Park seeing lots of fish and enjoying the great water after birdwatching nearby
Quest for the Tahiti Monarch
A major attraction of our trip to Tahiti is a birdwatching trip to see the Tahiti Monarch a very rare endemic bird restricted to just three valleys on Tahiti