Event· Moorea· French Polynesia — Society Islands
Heiva Moorea (July, Vaiare)
17° 32.0′ S · 149° 46.5′ W · approximate
Moorea's July (Tuirai) Heiva festival of traditional Polynesian dance, music and sport, held at the festival huts beside the Vaiare (Patae) anchorage.
Practical
Approximate: pin is Patae hamlet beside the ZMR, where the 2026 brief says the Heiva huts are set up. July; dates and programme vary by year, so check with the Tourism Committee. With only 2 ZMR places at Vaiare, book early.
Best for
Culture from the cockpit
Season
July
Nearby
- Champion Vaiare (Pacific shopping center)0.4 NM away
- Nautisport Moorea (Vaiare)0.4 NM away
- Vaiare Cooking Gas (Mobil station & Moorea Gaz)0.4 NM away
- Vaiare Fuel Station (jerrycan)0.4 NM away
- ZMR de Vaiare (Moorea)0.4 NM away
- Vaiare Marina0.6 NM away
- Vaiare Pizza (Friday open mic)0.7 NM away
- Moorea Lagoonarium (Motu Ahi)0.8 NM away