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Upolu attractions
Upolu attractions
Lake Lanoto'o National Park, (Take the cross-island road that goes south from Apia. Turn off is 2km after the Bahai temple. 4WD plus good walking shoes needed from there.). Contains a rare and importantant swamp forest ecosystem. The lake is full of goldfish, which have thrived since being first introduced by expatriate residents. �
Lalomanu (Aliepata) in the east has beautiful beaches and sights of small idylic islands. Nearby is a beautiful waterfall named Tiave'a.
O Le Pupu-Pui National Park.. Contains Samoa's highest mountain, Mt. Fito at 1100m. as well as Togitogiga Falls. Some good hiking trails. �
Papapapai-Tai Falls, (near the north-south road, 2km south of the turn off to Lanoto'o.). A 100m drop makes these very spectacular falls. �
Papase'ea Sliding Rocks. Just six km southwest of Apia, these water falls are a major attraction. A soft vegetation under the water makes it possible to easily slide down the falls into the pool below. Better in the rainy season. Fun for all ages. SAT2. �
Manono Island, (A 20-minute ferry ride from Manono-uta on the western tip of Upolu island.). Manono Island is a low-lying island that has no cars or roads. There is a footpath that follows the coast. Dogs and horses are banned for environmental reasons. Things to see include a prehistoric Mound temple. This is one of the most traditional parts of Samoa and a very pleasant place to visit. Beach fales are available. �
Namua Island, (off the eastern tip of Upolu, within the reef.). �
Piula Cave Pool (Fatumea Pool), (east of Apia on the north cost, near Saoluafata. Entrance via the Piula Theological College.). In the grounds of a church and closed on Sundays. Attractive spring-fed freshwater pool by the sea for swimming and exploring of the caves. small fee. �
Return to Paradise Beach, (Southwest coast near Lefaga). A beautiful beach, but particularly interesting for those old enough to remember the 1953 film starring Gary Cooper and written by James Mitchener, which was filmed here. �
Vailima. Home and grave of Robert Louis Stevenson. See Apia for more info. �
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