Belvedere lookout hike, Opunohu Bay, Moorea, Society Islands, French Polynesia
Sailing vessel Bella Nave made a great video of the hike up to Belvedere lookout and all the antics we got up to along the way.
VLOG 76 - Small Car... BIG MOUNTAIN... WE DIDN'T DIE! || Belvedere Lookout, Moorea, French Polynesia
We rented a small car to go on an adventure on the island. We drove up to Belvedere point, and went on a hunt to see as much wildlife as we can. We saw eels, chickens, turtles, dolphins...
Really... like every animal from the movie MOANA...
Belvedere Lookout, Moorea, French Polynesia
Top attraction / Mo’orea Island / Belvedere Lookout
Belvédère
Beyond Marae Afareaito the road continues to climb steeply, winding its way up to the belvédère. This lookout offers superb views of Mt Rotui, which splits the two bays, and back to the towering mountains that rise in the centre of the island and which once formed the southern rim of the ancient crater.
See panoramic views of Moorea at Belvedere Lookout. With sights of Cook's Bay, Opunohu Bay, Mt. Totui, and the lush vegetation of Opunohu Valley, the viewpoint offers great photographic opportunities.
From sunrise to sunset, the extensive panorama takes in much of the island and its coastline.
Bring a picnic with you, or head to the souvenir and snack stand before heading further into the hills or making your way back down.
The point is easily accessible by car or on foot, as well as being a stop-off destination for a range of tour groups.
Belvedere Lookout, Moorea
One of quite few places where photos/videos looks a bit better than in reality.
Belvedere Lookout on Moorea, French Polynesia
The view from the Belvedere lookout in Moorea
French Polynesia Vlog 3 - Belvedere Lookout in Moorea + Arriving in Bora Bora in 4K
On our last day to Moorea, we did a 4X4 tour. Despite the rainy weather, we enjoyed seeing Magic Mountain, the pineapple farms, the juice distillery, Belvedere lookout and the other stunning mountains of Moorea.
The following day, we took a 1h flight from Moorea to Bora Bora. I have no doubt the Bora Bora airport is the most beautiful airport in the world! We end the vlog with a tour of the Intercontinental Bora Bora Resort and Thalasso Spa. If you want to see a tour of our amazing overwater bungalow, you will have to wait till vlog 4 ;)
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Tupelo Train - Chris Haugen
Birds in Flight - Dan Lebowitz
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Belvedere lookout, Moorea, French Polynesia
Mt Belvedere lookout Moorea
Cloudy but perfect,great guide and FUN,
Belvedere Lookout, Moorea, Fr. Polynesia
Quick look around Belvedere Lookout on Moorea.
Horseback riding in Moorea, to the Belvedere Lookout (French Polynesia)
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Belvedere Lookout in Moorea
View of Mt. Rotui, Cook's Bay, and Opunohu Bay from Belvedere Lookout in Moorea.
Filmed on GoPro Hero2.
Descending from Belvedere Lookout in Moorea
Note: I was avoiding potholes in the first turn you see in the movie.
DRIVING TOUR of MOOREA | Part 3 | Belvedere Lookout and Tiki Parc
This video is Part 3 of our driving tour of Mo'orea. Just a short drive through 'Ophunohu Valley, with a quick glimpse of two locations: Belvedere Lookout (with a view of Mt. Rotui, 'Opunohu Bay and Cook's Bay), then driving on to Ranch 'Opunohu where the Tiki Parc is also located. We only walked the first part of the path at the Tiki Parc, so for more information on their family activities including zip line, ropes course, and suspension bridge walk, you can check out their website at: ...or see photos and what others have to say about the Parc on TripAdvisor.com:
For Belvedere Lookout, if you book an ATV tour on Mo'orea, there is no need to rent a car and drive to the lookout on your own, as the ATV Tours make a stop at Belvedere. If you do drive, the parking lot is small and gets full, but we only had to wait a few minutes to get a spot the day we drove there. Have some cash with you if you'd like to get some freshly cut coconut while you're enjoying the view. Also, be sure to bring bug repellent on any adventures that will take you in to the forests in Mo'orea.
Note: There area a lot of mosquitos in the wooded areas such as the Tiki Parc, archaeological site (see my other video), and the walking trail behind the parking lot at Belvedere Lookout, BUT as long as you come prepared with bug repellent you can enjoy the natural beauty without having to make a hasty exit to avoid being bitten. We don't like using the stuff so didn't use any our first day exploring (and we paid the price), so we learned our lesson and used some the rest of the trip and had no issues.
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Scooter ride down from Belvedere lookout, Moorea, French Polynesia
Things to do in paradise of Moorea, French Polynesia
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Things to do while staying on Moorea island, French Polynesia. Ride water scooter, kayak, snorkel around resort (Hilton Moorea), ride horses on the plateau through tropical rainforest and pineapple plantations. Moorea has another name, pineapple island, because pineapples is the second industry after tourism.
Moorea - Belvedere Lookout - Hairpin Turn
Interesting speed limit sign . . .
View from Belvedere Lookout on Moorea. Wow. (French Polynesia)
Panorama from the top of Belverede Lookout on the island of Moorea. It was a stunning scene.
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Susie riding scooter down from Belvedere lookout, Moorea, French Polynesia
Belvedere Lookout
The Belvedere Lookout is 790 ft above sea level on Moorea. It looks to the north toward Moorea's two bays - Cook's and Oponohu.