Tuamasaga district, Samoa

Places to visit near Faleula

Faleula is a town in Tuamasaga district, Samoa, home to about 2,592 people. Within 50 km by road there are 185 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 beaches & coast, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Apia Samoa Temple (9 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (10 km) and Museum of Samoa (11 km).

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Faleula at a glance

Location
Tuamasaga district, Samoa
Population
about 2,592
Coordinates
13.7946° S, 171.8313° W
Places within 50 km
185 (11 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Faleula

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Faleula

44 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Richards Wall (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Faleula

44 beaches & coast within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Otto's Reef (10 km); the best-known is Return To Paradise (30 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Faleula

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Tuana'i Mangrove Reserve (4 km); the best-known is Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Faleula

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Methodist Historical Remembrance Building (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Faleula

21 churches within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Faleula Congregational Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Apia Samoa Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Faleula

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Faleula. The closest is Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (11 km); the best-known is Papapapaitai-falls (22 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Faleula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 30 km on the road.

  1. Start in Faleula
  2. 1 km Methodist Historical Remembrance Building · heritage site, Tuamasaga
  3. 10 km Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception · church, Tuamasaga
  4. 1 km Museum of Samoa · church, Tuamasaga
  5. 4 km Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve · garden, Tuamasaga
  6. 5 km Apia Samoa Temple · church, Tuamasaga
  7. 9 km Back to Faleula

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    Within 15 km of Faleula

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Faleula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1244Richards Wall (9 km)
    Beaches & coast2644Otto's Reef (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3942Tuana'i Mangrove Reserve (4 km)
    Other attractions3441Livingstone Evangelism Ministries (5 km)
    Forts & heritage2530Methodist Historical Remembrance Building (1 km)
    Churches2021Faleula Congregational Christian Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1012Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves511Upolu (20 km)
    Caves48Vaiula Cave Pool (11 km)
    Museums33Madd Gallery (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam and Spillway (16 km)
    Temples22Nu'u Temple of Peace Ministry (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Shrine of the Divine Mercy (15 km)

    Faleula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Faleula?

    Apia Samoa Temple (church, about 9 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 10 km), Museum of Samoa (church, about 11 km), Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 13 km), Methodist Historical Remembrance Building (heritage site, about 1 km), Papapapaitai-falls (waterfall, about 22 km).

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

    185 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 beaches & coast, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 34 other attractions, 25 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Faleula?

    Richards Wall, about 9 km by road; Toopoors Heart (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Faleula?

    Otto's Reef, about 10 km by road; Palolo Deep (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Faleula?

    Tuana'i Mangrove Reserve, about 4 km by road; Vaitele Fou Reserve (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Faleula?

    Start in Faleula, visit Methodist Historical Remembrance Building, then Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then Museum of Samoa, then Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve, then Apia Samoa Temple, and drive back — about 30 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Faleula?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Faleula

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