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.
Upon arriving at the Moorea Tropical Garden you’ll see a collection of garden plots framed by tropical forest. Chat with the local gardeners and find out what’s in season during your visit. Follow the narrow garden path that winds through lush vegetation and discover the fascinating plantation plots. Depending on the season, you might see vanilla beans dangling on their vines, as well as breadfruit, noni and pineapple.
Return to the Tropical Garden’s café and gift shop to select from a range of fruits and enjoy a freshly squeezed juice. There is a wide selection of organic homemade jams that you can sample. Pick up tasty dried fruits and vanilla beans or cool off with a homemade ice cream. There are several benches and tables available within the garden’s thatched-roof picnic shelters, so you can relax amid the greenery with your collection of sweet treats. On Fridays and Saturdays, the Moorea Tropical Garden offers a Polynesian-style lunch menu.
Don’t miss taking in the view from this high plateau. You’ll see sweeping views of the gorgeous lagoon and the wider expanse of Opunohu Bay. Snap photographs of the lovely vista framed by tropical foliage.
Reach Moorea Tropical Garden via the short but steep uphill road from the major road that loops the bay. Rental cars may not be suitable for this road, in which case you can access the gardens as part of a tour. Set aside 30 minutes for this pretty farm garden, unless you intend to stay for lunch. This attraction is free to visit daily.
