Tiavea

Tiavea on Upolu is 41 kilometers from Apia. The village is part of the Fagaloa-Uafato Conservation Zone.

Tiavea and the coastal rainforest

The Uafato-Tiavea Conservation area is in the surrounding region. It is a coastal rainforest with a closed canopy and relatively large numbers of birds and bats. It extends continuously from the mountain peaks to the sea. This description of the landscape therefore encompasses both the highlands and the coastal area.

The Uafato Conservation Area covers 1,400 hectares of coastal hills between Fagaloa Bay and the Ti'avea area; it lies directly southeast of this area. The village of Tiavea is part of the Fagaloa-Uafato Conservation Zone. Another relevant designation concerns the Uafato-Tiavea Forest: it has the status of a confirmed Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), based on an assessment from 2010.

A visit to Tiavea

Golden Eco Tours lists Tiavea Village as the third stop on a sightseeing and cultural tour of Upolu. If you would like to include this tour in your plans, check the provider’s current booking information in advance. This keeps information about the tour separate from your decision about staying in the village.

More to explore in Samoa

Samoa comprises ten islands, four of which are inhabited: Upolu, Savai’i, Apolima and Manono. When choosing other destinations, it helps to consider the information about each place and its points of interest separately. At Sopoaga Waterfall, there is an area in Samoa for demonstrations of umu cooking and coconut husking. According to Samoan tradition, Pa Sopo’ia Cave is an ancient path along which the spirits of ancestors travel to Devil’s Haden at Cape Mulinu’u. Devil’s Haden is the final meeting place before Pulotu, the spirit world.

Piula Cave Pool is on Main East Coast Road, beside Piula Theological College in the village of Lufilufi, about 45 minutes from Apia. This travel time is for the journey from Apia and may vary depending on conditions. The underwater cave is connected to a second cave. Day fales and toilets are available at Piula Cave Pool; check locally before your trip to confirm current availability.

At To-Sua Ocean Trench, a long ladder leads to a platform in the 30-meter-deep pool. A cave leads to the open sea, and diving there is recommended for experienced divers. These details offer a different perspective on Samoa from the landscape around Tiavea: here, the focus is on the pool, access by ladder and a diving opportunity with an explicit qualification. Another water attraction is Papase’ea Sliding Rocks in Se’ese’e in the Faleata District, about a 15-minute drive from Apia; this travel time may vary depending on conditions. There are two sliding areas: one for children and one for adults.

Discover more destinations: Faleapuna, Matatufu.

For the broader travel overview: Atua.