Mount Vaea, Upolu

Name: Mount Vaea
Address: Upolu, Samoa

#2 among attractions in Upolu

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Mount Vaea is a 472 m summit overlooking Apia, the capital of Samoa located on the north central coast of Upolu island. The mountain is situated south about 3 km inland from Apia township and harbour. The settlement at the foothills on the northern side of the mountain is called Lalovaea. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1549 ftCoordinates: 13°51'49"S, 171°46'26"W

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Upolu Samoa

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Mount Vaea – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apia Samoa Temple, Falemata'aga - Museum of Samoa.

0.6 miE
History museum, Museum
Robert Louis Stevenson Museum, Apia
15 min walk • Nestled in the lush tropical gardens of Vailima, just a few kilometers from the Samoan capital of Apia, lies the Robert Louis Stevenson Museum—a tribute to the famous Scottish author of classics such as "Treasure Island" and "The Strange Case of Dr.
2.3 miN
Church
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apia
58 min walk • The Immaculate Conception Cathedral stands as a beacon of faith in the heart of Apia, the bustling capital city of Samoa. This church is not only a place of worship but also a significant landmark in the Samoan landscape, embodying the deep spiritual traditions of the...
1.9 miN
Temple
Apia Samoa Temple, Apia
48 min walk • The Apia Samoa Temple stands as a serene and sacred edifice in the heart of Apia, the capital city of the Pacific island nation of Samoa. This temple serves as a spiritual haven for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the region, offering a...
2.2 miN
Museum
Falemata'aga - Museum of Samoa, Apia
56 min walk • Falemata'aga - The Museum of Samoa is the national museum of Samoa. It is housed in a former school which was built by the German colonial administration.
2.3 miN
Library
Samoa Public Library, Apia
60 min walk • The Samoa Public Library, also known as the Nelson Memorial Public Library, is the main public library in Samoa. It is in the capital Apia on the island of Upolu and is sometimes referred to as Apia Library.
4.8 miSW
Archaeological site
Falemauga Caves, Upolu
124 min walk • The Falemauga Caves are large natural caverns in a series of lava-tunnels situated in the Tuamasaga district along the central ridge of Upolu island in Samoa.
1.8 miNE
Universities and schools
National University of Samoa, Apia
47 min walk • The National University of Samoa is the only national university in Samoa. Established in 1984 by an act of parliament, it is coeducational and provides certificate, diploma, and undergraduate degree programs, as well as technical and vocational training.
2.4 miNE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Apia Park, Apia
61 min walk • Apia Park is a multi-function sports complex located in Apia, the capital of Samoa. Primarily used for rugby union events, Apia Park is the home stadium of the Samoa national rugby union team, Manu Samoa. It is also a venue for association football. Manuma Samoa use the venue for rugby union matches.
1.6 miNW
Sport, Sport venue
Tuanaimato, Upolu
40 min walk • Tuanaimato is a geographical area near Apia, Samoa. It is the site of the one hundred acre Faleata Sporting Complex which houses, among other facilities, a 12,000 seater soccer stadium, a baseball stadium, hockey fields and an 'aquatic centre'. The Tuanaimato area was also the venue for much of the 2007 South Pacific Games.