Overview
2 hours
Mobile ticket
In the heart of the sacred Mo’aroa Valley, 40 minutes from Papeete, AOA Polynesian Forests opens the doors to a 230-hectare private estate — the first educational forest in French Polynesia.
Guided by passionate naturalists, you explore a forest undergoing active restoration, populated by endemic and native species found nowhere else.
Bamboo forest, large native banyan tree, medicinal plants, endemic birds, crystal clear river: each visit is an authentic immersion in Tahiti’s natural heritage.
Each activity contributes directly to the restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.
Winner of the Tahiti Sustainable Tourism Award 2024
UN Ecosystem Restoration Programme 2021–2030
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
AOA Polynesian Forests
The first educational forest in French Polynesia, the AOA domain invites you to a fun and interactive walk in the heart of a protected valley, just 40 minutes from Papeete. On carefully designed thematic trails, you will discover Polynesian flora and fauna — medicinal plants, endemic and native species, birds — all punctuated by a nature trail game designed for young and old. Each stage reveals a fragment of Tahiti’s natural heritage, history and evolution. An outdoor experience, accessible to all, in a completely private space: no crowds, no vehicles, just the forest. Your visit contributes directly to the active restoration of Polynesian biodiversity.
Options
Forest + Shuttle Arue-Pirae
Transport zone Arue - Pirae
Forest + Shuttle Paea-Papara
Papeete - Punaauia area
Forest + Shuttle PPT-Punaauia
Transport Zone Paea - Papara
Educational Forest Without Transportation
Educational Forest Without Transportation
What‘s Included
Admission fee
For all transport
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Majestic
ArchiD11,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent initiative, and a gentle stroll
A super pleasant and very interesting educational walk that perfectly completes the stay on the beaches.
Traveler12466564540,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An immersion experience in the forest with an adapted route etc points of interest presented by a passionate guide therefore exciting. The birdsong accompanied us. We must come back to it
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