Tuamasaga district, Samoa

Places to visit near Vailima

Vailima is a town in Tuamasaga district, Samoa, home to about 1,462 people. Within 50 km by road there are 199 places to visit — 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 31 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints and 26 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (1 km), Museum of Samoa (3 km) and Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (5 km).

Updated · Distances are road estimates · Open Vailima on the map

Vailima, Samoa
Vailima, Tuamasaga district, Samoa. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Vailima at a glance

Location
Tuamasaga district, Samoa
Population
about 1,462
Coordinates
13.8642° S, 171.7613° W
Places within 50 km
199 (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 Vailima

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

More places near Vailima

Things to see near Vailima, by type

Wildlife, forests & gardens near Vailima

42 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and Botanical Gardens (1 km); the best-known is Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

All wildlife, forests & gardens in Samoa →

Beaches & coast near Vailima

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Otto's Reef (5 km). Best time: october to march.

All beaches & coast in Samoa →

Hill stations & viewpoints near Vailima

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Mount Vaea (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

All hill stations & viewpoints in Samoa →

Forts & heritage near Vailima

30 forts & heritage within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Robert Louis Stevenson Residence (1 km). Best time: october to february.

All forts & heritage in Samoa →

Churches near Vailima

22 churches within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Vailima Congregational Christian Church (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Samoa (3 km). Best time: year-round.

All churches in Samoa →

Waterfalls near Vailima

12 waterfalls within 100 km of Vailima. The closest is Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (6 km); the best-known is Papapapaitai-falls (11 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

All waterfalls in Samoa →

A one-day trip from Vailima

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

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

Plan a longer trip from Vailima — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Vailima

No traveller has reported from around Vailima yet. Been to one of these places recently? Open it and post what you found — is the waterfall flowing, how crowded was the temple, is the beach safe — so the next visitor knows before they drive.

Post an update from the map →

How to reach Vailima

    All places near Vailima by distance

    Within 15 km of Vailima

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Vailima by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Wildlife, forests & gardens4242Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and Botanical Gardens (1 km)
    Other attractions3740Robert Louis Stevenson Scenic Park (1 km)
    Beaches & coast3139Otto's Reef (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1437Mount Vaea (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2630Robert Louis Stevenson Residence (1 km)
    Churches2122Vailima Congregational Christian Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls1012Papase'ea Sliding Rocks (6 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves410Upolu (7 km)
    Caves45Vaiula Cave Pool (3 km)
    Museums33Robert Louis Stevenson's Museum (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs33Alaoa Multi-Purpose Dam and Spillway (3 km)
    Temples22Baha'i Temple (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Shrine of the Divine Mercy (6 km)

    Vailima: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Vailima?

    Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 1 km), Museum of Samoa (church, about 3 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 5 km), Apia Samoa Temple (church, about 5 km), Papapapaitai-falls (waterfall, about 11 km), O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park (national park, about 15 km).

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

    199 places on Spotwander: 42 wildlife, forests & gardens, 37 other attractions, 31 beaches & coast, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vailima?

    Robert Louis Stevenson Museum and Botanical Gardens, about 1 km by road; Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Vailima?

    Otto's Reef, about 5 km by road; Taumeasina Beach Fales (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vailima?

    Mount Vaea, about 1 km by road; Mount Fiamoe (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Vailima?

    Start in Vailima, visit Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve, then Papapapaitai-falls, then Apia Samoa Temple, then Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, then Museum of Samoa, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Vailima?

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

    Towns near Vailima

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Vailima’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Vailima on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.