What to do in Cook's Bay

Activities, attractions and tours
Cook\'s Bay showing views, tranquil scenes and mountains

Cook's Bay Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Cook's Bay is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Cook's Bay to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Cook's Bay Attractions

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Top places to visit

1. Papeete Market

The oldest attraction on the island, Papeete Market, sits in the heart of French Polynesia’s capital city, just a short walk from the bay. It is a colorful and stimulating place with an array of food and keepsakes. Find hats, necklaces, fruit, vegetables and traditional souvenirs with a Tahitian theme lining the shelves of the modern complex that holds the market. Bright, decorative banners and streamers help to create a festive atmosphere among the inexpensive items for sale.
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Papeete Market featuring food and markets

2. Moorea Tropical Garden

Moorea Tropical Garden is a small but productive plantation garden on the western foothills of Mount Rotui. Visit this farming estate to learn about the daily operations of the garden and to sample exquisite farm-to-table produce. Peruse the collections of locally grown tropical fruits and sample a range of sweet treats made using garden-grown ingredients. Wander around the gardens and check out the flowerbeds and fragrant vanilla plantations with your camera at hand.
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Moorea Tropical Garden showing forest scenes and food

3. Papeete Town Hall

The standout building in French Polynesia’s capital city is the architectural wonder of Papeete Town Hall. This magnificent structure was built as a replica of a former royal palace. Its bright yellow façade, white columns, red roof and scenic gardens perfectly embody the French colonial style that can be seen throughout Tahiti. Notice its red-and-white clock tower, an iconic symbol that hovers over the city.
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Papeete Town Hall showing an administrative building

4. Robert Wan Pearl Museum

The Black Pearl Museum houses the largest Tahitian pearl in the world and is one of the only institutions in the world entirely devoted to pearls. The rare black pearl remains as exceptional today as in the fabled pirate tales and mythology. Enjoy the air of mysticism surrounding this Tahiti museum, where the cultural importance of pearls is explained through storytelling, history exhibits and works of art.
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Black Pearl Museum which includes fashion

5. Tiki Village Cultural Centre

The vibrancy of Tahitian culture comes to life at the Tiki Village Cultural Centre. Discover a rich collection of exhibits that display thousands of years of Polynesian traditions through reconstructions of dwellings and live demonstrations. Join a cultural workshop to learn about intricate handicrafts or dine on local cuisine at the cultural center’s restaurant.
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Tiki Village Cultural Centre which includes indigenous culture, performance art and night scenes

6. Tiahura Beach

Tiahura Beach is a palm-dotted stretch of sandy beach fronting the western edge of Tiahura commune. With its gorgeous lagoon views, soft sands and leafy coconut palms, Tiahura Beach captures Moorea’s magnificent appeal. Take advantage of the beach’s long jetty and peer into the tropical waters or join a snorkeling or scuba-diving tour.
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Tiahura Beach featuring tropical scenes and general coastal views

Recommended things to do in Cook's Bay

Number of things to do
59
Things to do from
CA $18
Cheapest thing to do
Moorea Locker and Luggage Storage
Top 5 things to do
Half-day tours
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Cook's Bay

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Moorea Tropical Garden

3.5/5(9 reviews)

Get your fix of delicious sweet treats, freshly squeezed juices and homemade jams at this idyllic little farming estate overlooking the lagoon of Opunohu Bay.

Moorea Tropical Garden
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Tiki Village Cultural Centre

4/5(5 reviews)

Learn about Polynesian life at this immersive reconstruction of a traditional village and check out photographs, craft demonstrations and evening entertainment.

Tiki Village Cultural Centre
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Belvedere Lookout

4.5/5(13 reviews)

Hike, drive or ride a scooter up the winding road to this magnificent lookout affording a panorama of the surrounding bays, jagged peaks, valleys and farms.

Belvedere Lookout
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Moorea Ferry Terminal

Explore the waterfront in Vaiare with a trip to Moorea Ferry Terminal.

Moorea Ferry Terminal
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Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course

2.5/5(3 reviews)

Play a round of golf in Temae at Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course, and enjoy other activities such as snorkeling. Wander the beautiful beaches in this romantic area.

Moorea Green Pearl Golf Course
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Le Petit Village

You can enjoy retail therapy at Le Petit Village during your trip to Moorea-Maiao.

Le Petit Village
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Coco Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coco Beach during your trip to Moorea-Maiao?

Coco Beach
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Vaiare

4/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Moorea-Maiao with a stop at Vaiare. Amble around this romantic area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the snorkeling spots.

Vaiare
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The Sea Turtles Care Center

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at The Sea Turtles Care Center during your travels in Moorea-Maiao. Wander the beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

The Sea Turtles Care Center

Day trip destinations from Cook's Bay

Moorea Tropical Garden which includes wild flowers and a park as well as a small group of people

Pihaena

Moorea which includes tranquil scenes

Moorea-Maiao