Sunrise Coast
Close the wharf, the Sunrise Coast offers travelers an excellent base to explore Savaii. It is extraordinarily beautiful, including Savaii's most turquoise blue lagoon and beautiful pristine beaches. Take time, particularly at dawn and dusk, to soak up the sounds and sites of the islands as the sun and moon rise over the lagoons and at dusk the cooking fires perfume the air. The Sunrise Coast offers a wide range of accommodation from small boutique resorts, simple hotels, beach fales and in Salelologa budget or backpackers accommodations.
Mt Tafua Crater
Climbing Mt Tafua is an exhilarating experience for the energetic and fit nature lovers. There are two craters and it is fairly strenuous climb to the higher western crater which is the more scenic. The view from the top is impressive, looking out over the rainforest canopy below and with a panoramic view over Savaii’s volcanic cone studded interior and down to local villages. Take the time to look for the diurnal Samoan Flying Fox and listen out for native pigeons. To find the track to the crater, look for the sign in Tafua Village.
Climbing Mt Tafua is an exhilarating experience for the energetic and fit nature lovers. There are two craters and it is fairly strenuous climb to the higher western crater which is the more scenic. The view from the top is impressive, looking out over the rainforest canopy below and with a panoramic view over Savaii’s volcanic cone studded interior and down to local villages. Take the time to look for the diurnal Samoan Flying Fox and listen out for native pigeons. To find the track to the crater, look for the sign in Tafua Village.
Salelologa Market
While Savaii never really gets much “hustle & bustle”, what there is can be found at the Salelologa Market. Browse the handcraft stores, choose a lavalava, pick up fresh local fruit or something for a picnic lunch. If you need items from a regular shop, Frankies Supermarket across the road is the largest on the island.
While Savaii never really gets much “hustle & bustle”, what there is can be found at the Salelologa Market. Browse the handcraft stores, choose a lavalava, pick up fresh local fruit or something for a picnic lunch. If you need items from a regular shop, Frankies Supermarket across the road is the largest on the island.
John Williams Monument, Sapapalii
This is a tomb/monument of significant history to Samoans. John Williams was the well known Missionary who introduced Christianity into Samoa. A large traditional monument is clearly visible from the side of the road depicting his landing spot over 150yrs ago
Tourist Information Centre
Salelologa is home to our tourist information centre, upstairs in the apricot building, 100m from the wharf. Here you can get helpful information and maps but we also have gifts, clean bathrooms and a lovely terrace to eat your lunch or coffee (the café across the road delivers coffee, pies, oka and other yummy things!)
This is a tomb/monument of significant history to Samoans. John Williams was the well known Missionary who introduced Christianity into Samoa. A large traditional monument is clearly visible from the side of the road depicting his landing spot over 150yrs ago
Tourist Information Centre
Salelologa is home to our tourist information centre, upstairs in the apricot building, 100m from the wharf. Here you can get helpful information and maps but we also have gifts, clean bathrooms and a lovely terrace to eat your lunch or coffee (the café across the road delivers coffee, pies, oka and other yummy things!)
|
Stop for Lunch at
CC’s Restaurant at Lusia’s Lagoon Resort, Salelologa Aunty Helen's Bar& Restaurant, Jet Over Hotel, Salelologa Ratzlaff's Shop & Café, opposite Tourist Information Centre, Salelologa Uncle Bills Burger Bar, just south & opposite the wharf, Salelologa Lesogaimiti Bar & Restaurant, The Savaiian Hotel, Lalomalava Parenzo's Bar & Restaurant, Suifaga Beach Resort, Faga (closed for renovations, reopening November 2014) There are also several small booths selling Samoan BBQ The shop at Asaga has coffee, chocolate cake and often pizzas, oka and other goodies |
Stop for a Swim at
Salelologa: Lusia's Lagoon Resort
Faga: Suifaga Beach Resort has a beautiful lagoon or Faga beach day fales
Lano: Joelan’s Beach Fales or Laiula Beach Fales
Salelologa: Lusia's Lagoon Resort
Faga: Suifaga Beach Resort has a beautiful lagoon or Faga beach day fales
Lano: Joelan’s Beach Fales or Laiula Beach Fales
