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Vaiusu

Vaiusu is a town in Tuamasaga district, Samoa of about 2,043 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit: 29 beaches & coast, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Apia Samoa Temple, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and Museum of Samoa.

13.8268° S, 171.7933° WPop. 2,043

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Within 30 km157 places
Within 50 km195
Must-see18
Notable228
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Apia Samoa Temple

Church · 2 km

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, church near Vaiusu
Must-see

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception

Church · 4 km

Museum of Samoa, church near Vaiusu
Must-see

Museum of Samoa

Church · 5 km

Places near Vaiusu by type

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One day from Vaiusu

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:56 pm

57 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 Vaiusu
  2. Nu'u Temple of Peace Ministrytemple · 45 min
  3. Papapapaitai-fallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  5. Samoa Conservation Society Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Museum of Samoachurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Vaiusu
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vaiusu?

Apia Samoa Temple (church, about 2 km), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (church, about 4 km), Museum of Samoa (church, about 5 km), Vailima Botanic Garden Reserve (garden, about 7 km), Papapapaitai-falls (waterfall, about 16 km), Spring Pool (attraction, about 1 km).

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

195 places on Spotwander: 29 beaches & coast, 39 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 other attractions, 25 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest beach to Vaiusu?

Otto's Reef, about 4 km by road; Palolo Deep (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Vaiusu?

Mulinu'u Point Nature Reserve, about 2 km by road; Faleata Nature Reserve (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vaiusu?

Start in Vaiusu, visit Nu'u Temple of Peace Ministry, then Papapapaitai-falls, then O Le Pupu-Puʿe National Park, then Samoa Conservation Society Nature Reserve, then Museum of Samoa, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.