Manono Island
Manono
A car-free island between Upolu and Savai'i with a coastal loop trail of about 1.5 hours, traditional villages, and a peaceful Samoan way of life.
Manono lies off the western tip of Upolu Island. The island has no cars and no dogs, only a few traditional villages. A coastal path circles the island in about 1.5 to 2 hours, passing a church, a school, traditional round fale, and the ancient star-shaped stone platform known as the Pa Tomb, said to be made of 99 stones. Visitors can spend the night in a beach fale on the island. Small boats leave from the Manono-Uta wharf at the western tip of Upolu and take about 15 minutes. The island is also close to the airport. Note: Be respectful when passing through the villages. Activities pause during the evening prayer time (sa). If possible, avoid visiting on Sunday mornings.
Opening hours
Daytime; boat times vary
Nearby sights
- Savaia Giant Clam Sanctuary
- Return to Paradise Beach
- Matareva Beach
- Sa'anapu Mangroves & Beach
- Lake Lanoto'o
- Papase'ea Sliding Rocks
- Mulinu'u Peninsula
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Tiapapata