Piula Cave Pool: Located just after Saoluafata, the pool is ideal for swimming, snorkelling and picnicking. The entrance is through the gates of the Piula Methodist Theological College. There is a fee of SAT$2 per person and is closed on Sunday. Price may vary without notification. Lalomanu Crater Walk: Behind the hospital at Lalomanu is the start of the short walk to a long extinct volcanic crater. The crater is home to big population of flying foxes. Ask for a guide at Lalomanu. Lalomanu to Lotofaga: This stretch of coast has plenty of swimming and snorkelling beaches. Many are associated with commercial fales, so please ask permission from fale owners and villagers. Le Pupu-Pue National Park: This 29sq km national park was created in 1978 to protect the area from the summits of Mount Fito (1100m) and Lepu'e (810m) to the southern coast. The park is adjacent to the Togitogiga Scenic Reserve. Papapapaitai Falls: This spectacular 100m waterfall is 2.3km south of Lanotoo Road on the right. There is a viewing area. Do not go near the cliff edge, as it is unstable. Togitogiga Falls: These waterfalls are located within the Togitogiga Scenic Reserve. There are excellent swimming areas, with toilets and changing rooms. Check for submerged logs and rocks before jumping into the pools. There is no entry fee. Fuipisia Waterfall: There is a 300m walk from the car park to this 55m waterfall. There is a fee. Peapea Cave: You will need a torch, plenty of water and some tramping or hiking experience to explore this lava tube. The track (2.5 - 3 hrs) begins at the Togitogiga Falls car park and is difficult to find. South Coast Swimming Beaches: These beaches stretch from Matatufu to Savaia along the south coast including Vaiula at Tafatafa, Siumu, Anapu, Aganoa, Salamumu, Lefaga, Return to Paradise and Savaia. A fee is likely. Lake Lanotoo: Up Cross-Island Road, about 2.3km past the Bahai Temple is the entrance to Lanotoo Road. A 4WD trail (3-5kms) leads to a track to Lake Lanotoo. You will need good walking shoes, long pants and water. This is a popular site for gold fish. A guide is advisable. Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Reserve: Near the coastal village of Tafua, the rainforest is ideal for bird watching, seeing flying foxes and the rare Samoan tooth-billed pigeon. There are several walks to the Tafua Savaii crater. The Tia Seu Ancient Mound: This 'pyramid' is the largest ancient structure in Polynesia, at 12m tall. Research is still continuing on its builders and the purpose for which it was built. One ancient belief is it is the original site of the first Polynesians to settle the Pacific. Or perhaps it was merely an astrological monument to the successful seafaring journeys of these ancient people. Mu Pagoa Waterfall: Easily found, the falls tumble into the sea within a 100m of the bridge between the villages of Puleia and Gautavai. Alofaaga Blowholes: The entrance to the blowholes is at the village of Taga. A 4WD road leads to the coast to witness these magnificent displays of the ocean. Satuiatua Beach: This beach has good swimming and snorkelling. Behind the village is a viewing area - you can sometimes see flying foxes and owls. Ask the village for permission. Cape Mulinuu: There are several sites of interest to see around the Cape, including an ancient star mound. You will need a local guide to find the site. The beach at Cape Mulinuu has several fales but you must pay a fee to swim there. Falealupo Rainforest Preserve: The preserve contains a forest canopy walkway. There are excellent views towards the summits of Savaii and into the rainforest, an ideal location for bird watching. Falealupo Lava Tube Trail: West of the Falealupo Rainforest Preserve, off the road on the southern side, are lava tubes. During cyclones the villagers would shelter in these tubes. A village guide can take you on a short (500m) tour. Aopo Conservation Area: Village guides conduct a short walk to Aopo lava cave. More determined hikers can be guided to the summit of Mount Silisili (one day). Lava Caves: Caves include Peapea (Letui), which is home of the white rumped swift let, and Paia Dwarf's Cave (the main cave is over 1km). The latter requires a full day and requires a guide from Paia village. Auala Green Turtle Conservation: A green turtle conservation programme is managed by the Auala women's committee. Guides can show you the turtles before they are released back into the wild. Saleaula Lava Fields: A guide can take you to the remains of a village destroyed by a lava flow from Mount Matavanu between 1905 and 1911. Site creation by Computer Services Limited (CSL) - Proudly Samoan Owned and Operated