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Gataivai

Gataivai is a town in Palauli district, Samoa of about 1,141 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit: 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Pulemele'i Mound, Afu A'au Waterfall and Aganoa Beach.

13.7736° S, 172.3880° WPop. 1,141

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Within 30 km61 places
Within 50 km97
Must-see15
Notable210
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Gataivai

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:05 pm

103 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 Gataivai
  2. Aganoa Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Pulemele'i Moundheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mauga Matāvanu Craterviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Mauga Silisiliviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Cape Mataumebeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Gataivai
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Gataivai?

Pulemele'i Mound (heritage site, about 10 km), Afu A'au Waterfall (waterfall, about 11 km), Aganoa Beach (beach, about 14 km), Blowholes (attraction, about 18 km), Mu Pagoa (waterfall, about 1 km), Mauga Silisili (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

97 places on Spotwander: 17 other attractions, 31 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 beaches & coast, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gataivai?

Mauga Tiafue, about 13 km by road; Mauga Le'ele (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Gataivai?

Cape Mataume, about 11 km by road; Black Sand Beach (12 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Gataivai?

Start in Gataivai, visit Aganoa Beach, then Pulemele'i Mound, then Mauga Matāvanu Crater, then Mauga Silisili, then Cape Mataume, and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.