Pe'ape'a Cave
A lava tube cave beside the north-coast road, home to pe'ape'a swiftlets, with nests on the cave ceiling visible by flashlight.
Pe'ape'a Cave lies beside the road between Letui and Sasina villages. It is a lava tube formed when a section of the ground collapsed, and its name comes from the white-rumped swiftlets (known locally as pe'ape'a) that roost inside. Local villagers lead visits into the cave, which last about 20-30 minutes. You can see swiftlet nests on the rock walls and the textures left by flowing lava. Bring a flashlight or headlamp, as the cave floor is uneven. A small entry fee is charged, and you can visit the cave on the same day as Paia Dwarf's Cave.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Dwarf's Cave
- Mount Matavanu Crater
- Manase Beach
- Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary
- Saleaula Lava Fields
- Falealupo Rainforest Canopy Walk
- Pulemelei Mound
- Lano Beach