Grave of 99 Stones

'Upolu


Translated from the Samoan, the name actually means 'Grave of the Missing Stone’ and is dedicated to high chief Vaovasa, who was killed after an unsuccessful attempt to abduct his 100th wife from Upolu. The missing stone at the grave’s centre represents the missing wife.


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1. Grave of Afutiti

0.66 MILES

Resting spot of chief Afutiti, who was buried standing up to keep watch over Manono island.

3. Tafua Savai'i Crater

10.27 MILES

This jungle crater in the Tafua Peninsula Rainforest Preserve is a birdwatcher's paradise.

4. EFKS Museum

14.43 MILES

About halfway between the international airport and Apia, this museum – run by the Congregational Christian Church – is Samoa's largest. While the…

5. Matareva

14.69 MILES

You'll find a series of delightful coves with shallow snorkelling areas and lots of rock pools.

6. Afu-A-Au Falls

15.61 MILES

Gorgeous Afu-A-Au Falls, also known as Olemoe Falls, are a dream come true on a steamy Samoan day (which is, truthfully, almost every day). Cascading down…

7. Salamumu

16.17 MILES

This village is home to a beautiful set of beaches reached by a potholed 5.5km track.

8. Pulemelei Mound

17.57 MILES

Polynesia’s largest ancient structure is the intriguing, pyramidal Pulemelei Mound (sometimes called Tia Seu Ancient Mound). Constructed sometime between…

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