Satoalepai Turtle Sanctuary
Sato'alepai Turtle Pool
A sea turtle conservation pool in a north-coast village, where you can swim with and feed green sea turtles in a clear tidal pool connected to the ocean.
Satoalepai village uses a tidal swimming pool connected to the sea as a turtle conservation pool, home to several green sea turtles. For a small fee, visitors can get into the water to swim with the turtles or feed them papaya provided by the villagers. The water is clear, making it a good spot for families. In recent years there has been discussion that captive turtles should gradually be released back into the wild. Please follow the village rules during your visit and do not grab or touch the turtles' shells. The pool is about 5 km east of Manase Beach and can be combined with a visit to the lava fields.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Manase Beach
- Saleaula Lava Fields
- Dwarf's Cave
- Mount Matavanu Crater
- Pe'ape'a Cave
- Lano Beach
- Pulemelei Mound
- Sapapali'i & John Williams Monument