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</span><span class="H2">Map of Western Samoa<br>
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</span><span class="H3">Upolu Island<br>
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The coastal road east of Apia Town hugs the shoreline between steep mountains and offers some great views. The unusual outcrop of rock at Piula with a church perched on top and a fresh water swimming cave beneath. Beyond is La Mafa Pass - this remote region has some of the islands most breathtaking tropical mountain scenery including the steep cliffs of Mt. Fao which drop into Fagaloa Bay as seen from the Lookout. Gorgeous Fagalua Bay offers deep harbour for yachts and a stunning coastal walk through remote villages. The remote coastline at Uafato offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in Samoa.<br>
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Back on the south coast, Salepaga Beach is one of several outstanding beaches but here the swimming is not so good with a coral bottom. Although not quite as picturesque as Lalomanu, this area is much quieter than Lalomanu which can at times be overcrowded. The gorgeous sandy beach and lagoon at Savaii offers excellent snorkelling and total privacy being set away from a village. Utulaelae Beach has good swimming and good offshore reef surfing.<br>
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Inland are several outstanding waterfalls. Sopoaga Falls tumbles 53 metres into a inaccessible basin and never dries up. Fuipisia Waterfall, offers a walking track to the spout where you can watch the water tumble 56 metres into the basin below your feet. Papapapa Falls on the escapement in central Upolu. Apart form this tropical region, most of central Upolu either side of the cross island road has been cleared for plantations.<br>
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The tiny coral island of Nuusafee has a nice beach, excellent snorkelling and great surfing. The island can be reached by kayak from Mativa Treehouse. Aganoa Beach, reached by a rough dirt track, has a beautiful greyish sand beach with body surf. The famous Boulders surfing break is offshore, one of the most challenging surfing breaks in Samoa. The refreshing swimming pools at Togitogiga Forest Park. Maninoa is another popular beach destination with a shallow sandy bottom lagoon, several small luxury resorts and beach fales. Surfing offshore is excellent.<br>
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A boardwalk over the mangrove forest has been built between the villages of Saanapu and Sataoa - it is also possible to rent kayaks to explore the mangrove passages. Net fishing from the beach at Saanapu Village. The village runs a mangrove conservation project to allow tourists close hand views of the mangrove eco-system. <br>
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Gold sandy beaches backed by coco palms are found at Matareva Beach and Return to Paradise Beach. There is a continuous stretch of beach along much of the south western coast which is some way off the main road and is ideal for beach walking.<br>
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There's a lovely view overlooking rainforest around Lefaga Bay and further west of Mount Tafua and the west coast of Upolu. Green Turtle Tours circles Upolu each day stopping at the popular sights including the Turtle Sanctuary and picking up tourists from the beach fales. The 30km coastline between Faalolo International Airport and Apia Town is where the majority of the population live, spread out either side of the highway.<br>
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Manono Island is surrounded by a marine protected lagoon which is great for snorkelling. Manono Islanders use outrigger canoes to fish in the deeper waters closer to the fringing reef. Mt. Tulimanuiva in the centre of the island is the highest point on Manono at just 110 metres. On its flat peak is an ancient 12-pointed star mound. The coastal track takes less than two hours to walk around, passing the four coastal villages and plantations.<br>
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The beach front at Vaituua Beach Fales on the east coast of Manono facing Upolu Island. Traditional houses or fales in Salua Village on the east coast of Manono Island. View looking back to the west tip of Upolu Island from Vaotuua Beach Fales, the only accommodation on Manono Island .<br>
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The beach at Apai on the west coast of Manono is rather narrow with lots of sea weed and is not ideal for sunbathing or swimming. The island takes less than two hours to walk around at a leisurely pace. Along the coast, the Five Islands view from Apai Point is one of the Samoa's many breathtaking coastal views. The coastal walk trail passes the Grave of 99 Stones in Lepuiai Village. Each stone represents one of the 99 wives of the great chief Vaovasa.<br>
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The collapsed volcanic carter of Apolima Island, about mid-way between Upolu and Savaii islands. The small fishing village in the collapsed caldera of Apolima island. With sheer cliffs either side of the village, and a rough passage, the only way to visit is by boat and the landing can be difficult.<br>
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Colourful buses at Salelologa Town, the main urban centre on Savaii with the wharf and airstrip, as well as a bank, market and post office but little else. The colourful market at Salelologa Town is a good place to pick up local produce and handcrafts before heading to the rural beaches. To the south of Salelologa is Tafua Crater which can be climbed for a stunning view of its crater volcano and the rainforest beyond. The beach at Ananoa, on the Taufua Peninsula has lovely white sand, good offshore snorkelling as well as excellent surf breaks.<br>
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John Williams Church at Sapapalii, in memory of the first scriptures brought to Samoa. Beach front at Siufaga Beach Resort (which lies across the coastal road) in the village of Faga. Swimming and snorkelling here is good. Fishing off the coast at Faga Village with the hulk of Upolu Island on the horizon. Coconut grove at Saasaai Village. This is a great spot to engage in traditional village life.<br>
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Saleaula Lava Fields. This lava flow was the latest in a continual build up of Savaii that lasted from 1905-1911 and buried the old village and flowed through the church which still stands. The protected bay at Lelepa Village provides good anchorage for yachts from May to October. Lelepa Village and the volcanic ridge of Savaii on the horizon. Pigs graze freely through villages in Samoa and even the occasional bus fails to disturb them. Inland is the peaceful natural wetlands of Satoalepai which offers fantastic views of the mountains. It is possible to swim with turtles here. Manase Beach enjoys sunrises, sunsets , good swimming and snorkelling and all day sun. Beach fales at Manase are one of the most popular backpacker locations in Samoa.<br>
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Lava tube at Peapea cave. This long cave created from the passage of an underground lava flow is home to swallows. Beyond is the 1760 lava flow which is now covered by new forest growth. There's a pleasant beach at Vaisala which offers good surfing. The canopy walkway at Falealupo Reserve is one of the highlights of a trip to Samoa. The walkway crosses the forest between two hug Banyan trees enabling stunning views over the forest below. Mosi's Footprint is one of several legendary sights along the traditional west coast peninsula. Samoa has many interesting legends recounted by the locals. The wild beach at the western point of Savaii between Cape Vaitoloa and Cape Mulinuu are very secluded and peaceful. Cliffs along the south west coast where sea turtles can often be spotted. This is a good spot for serious sea kayaking but there are few beaches and no lagoon.<br>
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Satuiatua is a secluded beach location with excellent surfing. The village of Satuiatua is renowned for its tapa making, an ancient art form of stencilled paper cloth. The stunning blowholes at Alofaaga where tour guides shoot coconuts 30 metres into the air using the blowhole as a propeller. The coastal walk west from the blowholes is one of the most scenic in Samoa with a wild black rock coastline with sheltered rock pools and pounding surf. Nuu black sand beach is testament to Savaii's recent volcanic history. Natural stone bridge along the rocky volcanic coastline near Cape Asuisui. Waterfall tumbling into the sea at Gatavai is one of the many unusual sights of Savaii. The gorgeous waterfall with deep swimming pool is a spot not to miss. The south east coast, facing the trade winds, gets the most rainfall and consequently has the richest rainforest Tia Seu Mound, an ancient stone pyramid of great significance is believed to be the largest pre-christian structure in the South Pacific.<br>
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