Car Hire HAAPITI - DOWNTOWN - Mini guide to HAAPITI - DOWNTOWN

The sleepy town of Haapiti can be found on the west coast of the South Pacific Island of Moorea. Its downtown area has a number of attractions including a quaint coral church, however it is best known for the Le Petite Village shopping centre.

This mall, located opposite the Club Med Resort, is home to several shops, restaurants and cafes. Polynesian Arts offers crafts as well as inexpensive internet access. Those looking to keep up with the news should call into Supersonics which carries several English language newspapers and magazines.

The Moorea Visitors Bureau has an office within Le Petite Village shopping centre. It is open from Monday to Thursday from 8am until 4pm. Its friendly bilingual staff will be able to assist with any queries you may have during the course of your stay as well as provide you with maps and brochures.

In Haapiti’s downtown area, you can find a car hire service at: Tiahura, Haapiti, 98729 PF. Car hire is preferable to the island’s “Le Truck” service and organised coach tours as it allows your party the chance to explore the island. Moorea’s natural beauty was said to inspire James Michener’s novel ‘Bali Hai’.

Touring the island in your car hire will open up wonderful opportunities for snorkelling as well as exploring its lush, green interior which has many waterfalls. You will be able to visit pineapple and grapefruit plantations and coconut groves.

Moorea’s road network offers easy driving with well-signed and paved tracks. A guidebook or map may assist you in finding secluded locations on the interior of the island. Many of Moorea’s coastal villages, beaches and attractions may be accessed by a coastal path. In your car hire, head for Belvedere Lookout. This site provides breathtaking views of two bays: Cook’s and Oponohu.

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