Mauga Mata O le AfiMauga SilisiliMauga Matāvanu CraterUtuloa PointVaisala VafagaloaMauga Sāma'au
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Asau

Asau is a town in Vaisigano district, Samoa of about 6,643 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit: 16 churches, 30 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mauga Mata O le Afi, Mauga Silisili and Mauga Matāvanu Crater.

13.5196° S, 172.6378° WPop. 6,643

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km99
Must-see8
Notable85
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Mauga Mata O le Afi

Viewpoint · 22 km · Gagaʻifomauga

Mauga Silisili, viewpoint near Asau
Must-see

Mauga Silisili

Viewpoint · 25 km · Gagaʻifomauga

Must-see

Mauga Matāvanu Crater

Viewpoint · 33 km · Gagaʻifomauga

Places near Asau by type

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One day from Asau

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:21 pm

94 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Asau
  2. Mauga Sāma'auviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Vaisala Vafagaloabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cape Lemūbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Mauga Matāvanu Craterviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mauga Mata O le Afiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Asau
Today’s loopAsauStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Asau?

Mauga Mata O le Afi (viewpoint, about 22 km), Utuloa Point (beach, about 2 km), Mauga Silisili (viewpoint, about 25 km), Vaisala Vafagaloa (beach, about 5 km), Mauga Sāma'au (viewpoint, about 9 km), Cape Lemū (beach, about 9 km).

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

99 places on Spotwander: 16 churches, 21 other attractions, 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 beaches & coast, 1 river spot.

Which is the nearest church to Asau?

Asau Church, about 1 km by road; Mormons (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asau?

Mauga Sāma'au, about 9 km by road; Mauga Pu'ega (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Asau?

Start in Asau, visit Mauga Sāma'au, then Vaisala Vafagaloa, then Cape Lemū, then Mauga Matāvanu Crater, then Mauga Mata O le Afi, and drive back — about 94 km by road in all.