Tuamasaga district, Samoa

Places to visit near Apia

Apia is a town in Tuamasaga district, Samoa, home to about 40,407 people. Within 50 km by road there are 208 places to visit — 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (1 km), Museum of Samoa (1 km) and Apia Samoa Temple (2 km).

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Apia at a glance

Location
Tuamasaga district, Samoa
Population
about 40,407
Coordinates
13.8333° S, 171.7667° W
Places within 50 km
208 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Apia

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Apia: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Apia

43 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Apia. The closest is Sinave Nature Reserve (1 km); the best-known is Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Apia

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Apia. The closest is Manase (1 km); the best-known is Otto's Reef (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apia

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apia. The closest is Mount Vaea (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Apia

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apia. The closest is World War II Memorial (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apia

28 churches within 100 km of Apia. The closest is Mulivai Catholic Church (1 km); the best-known is Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Apia

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Apia. The closest is Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (7 km); the best-known is Papapapaitai-falls (15 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Apia

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apia
  2. 1 km Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · church, Tuamasaga
  3. 2 km Apia Samoa Temple · church, Tuamasaga
  4. 15 km Papapapaitai-falls · waterfall, Tuamasaga
  5. 11 km Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve · garden, Tuamasaga
  6. 4 km Museum of Samoa · church, Tuamasaga
  7. 1 km Back to Apia

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    Within 15 km of Apia

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apia by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4143Sinave Nature Reserve (1 km)
    Other attractions3741Catholic Statue (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3141Manase (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1440Mount Vaea (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2630World War II Memorial (1 km)
    Churches2728Mulivai Catholic Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1012Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves410Upolu (12 km)
    Caves47Vaiula Cave Pool (1 km)
    Parks44NZ Aid Waterfront Development (1 km)
    Museums33Madd Gallery (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam and Spillway (7 km)
    Temples22Baha'i Temple (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Shrine of the Divine Mercy (9 km)

    Apia: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apia?

    Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 1 km), Museum of Samoa (church, about 1 km), Apia Samoa Temple (church, about 2 km), Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 4 km), Papapapaitai-falls (waterfall, about 15 km), O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park (national park, about 20 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Apia?

    208 places on Spotwander: 41 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 other attractions, 31 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Apia?

    Sinave Nature Reserve, about 1 km by road; All Saints Community Garden & Native Trees (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Apia?

    Manase, about 1 km by road; Otto's Reef (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apia?

    Mount Vaea, about 5 km by road; Mount Fiamoe (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apia?

    Start in Apia, visit Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then Apia Samoa Temple, then Papapapaitai-falls, then Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve, then Museum of Samoa, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apia?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Apia

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