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Samoa

Samoa

Samoa

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Think of picture-perfect, long sandy white beaches framed by a lapping marine-blue ocean, lush rainforests with cascading waterfalls, vibrant flora and fauna, and under the ocean, the most amazing colourful gardens you could imagine: this is Samoa, the last unspoilt paradise in the world.
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Facts
Population:228,966 (2024)
Currency:Samoan Tala (WS$) 1/100 = sene (cents)
Emergency Numbers:911
Newspapers:Samoa Observer: www.samoaobserver.ws Samoa Times: www.samoatimes.co.nz Talamua Online News: www.talamua.com
Website:www.samoa.travel www.samoagovt.ws
Opening Hours:Shops are usually open Monday to Friday 8am–4:30pm and Saturday 8am–noon. They are generally closed on Sundays.
Tourist Information:Visitor Information Centre Beach Rd, Apia, Samoa Open Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 8am–noon +685 63 500 social@samoa.travel www.samoa.travel

Do & See

Each of the islands offer a totally different experience – from dense rainforests to soaring cliffs and tranquil lagoons. The fishing is excellent, snorkelling and diving superb, hiking amazing and, for those that simply want to lie and do nothing, there’s deserted beaches and peaceful lodgings to let time pass you by. Samoa is also blessed with an abundance of beautiful waterfalls. On the island of Upolu you will find some of the most spectacular near the southern coast.
The Rainforests

The Rainforests

Due to the tropical climate and fertile soils, the rainforests of Samoa are a lush and vibrant paradise. Native wildlife such as seabirds, skinks, flying foxes, geckos, as well as a plethora of unique flora call the forests home. Le Pupu-Pue National Park on Upolu is one of the best with extensive walking tracks and a listed 42 bird species. Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Reserve, in the southeast, is another bird watchers haven where you may see the rare Samoan tooth-billed pigeon. In the Falealupo Rainforest Reserve, take the treetop canopy walkway built about 40 metres above the ground among giant Banyan trees!

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Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

Robert Louis Stevenson Museum

Villa Vailima mansion was built in 1890 by the famous Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson and was his home for the last five years of his life. Even though he only lived in Samoa for a few years, he did write quite a number of novels during that time. The Samoan people loved him and he was given the name Tusitala, which means 'storyteller.' A half-hour tour explores Villa Vailima and, inside the museum. You'll discover a myriad of artefacts, while outside carefully manicured lawns give an air of elegance. Stevenson and his wife Fanny Osborne are buried next door in the Mt Valea Scenic Reserve.

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