Vaiula Beach

'Upolu


There's decent surfing to be had at this pretty beach, accessed from Tafatafa village.


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Nearby 'Upolu attractions

1. Togitogiga Waterfalls

4.35 MILES

A glorious spot for a splash, this series of gentle waterfalls are separated by blessedly cool waterholes. It's best to visit in the wet season. To get…

2. Sopo’aga Falls

5.74 MILES

The 54m-high Sopo’aga Falls empty themselves into an enormous gorge close to where the Main South Coast Rd meets Le Mafa Pass Rd. The well-signposted…

3. To Sua Ocean Trench

6.71 MILES

This outrageously photogenic spot is a Samoan icon; skip it to your everlasting regret. Though the first thing you'll see upon entering the grounds is To…

4. Ofa Waterfall

7.35 MILES

This waterfall is reached via an overnight hike into the O Le Pupu-Pu’e National Park.

5. Aganoa Black Sand Beach

8.09 MILES

This gorgeous beach is a beautiful spot for a paddle or a picnic. The water is deep enough for swimming but there’s no reef to protect you – the…

6. O Le Pupu-Pu’e National Park

8.42 MILES

The name of this 29-sq-km national park means ‘from the coast to the mountaintop’. There are some superb (if rough) hikes to be had here. A trail (six…

7. Papapapai-tai Falls

10.18 MILES

About 14km south of Apia is the lookout for Papapapai-tai Falls, a 100m waterfall that plunges into a forested gorge; they're one of the longest falls in…

8. Uafato Conservation Area

11.3 MILES

The 14 sq km of wild and rugged terrain that comprise the Uafato Conservation Area boast untouched rainforest that marches down from Upolu’s northeastern…