Papase'ea Sliding Rocks
Papase'ea
Natural water slides near Apia, where a stream has worn smooth basalt. You can slide down from rock faces several meters high into a pool below.
Papase'ea Sliding Rocks lies about 6 km southwest of Apia in the village of Sesaele. A mountain stream has carved several smooth sloping faces into the basalt, with a deep pool below. Local children and visitors slide down the rock faces or dive in, making it one of Samoa's most popular family water spots. The entrance involves descending about a hundred steps, and entry costs a few tala. It pairs well with a visit to Stevenson's home on the same day. Caution: when water levels are high, it can be dangerous, so follow the instructions of staff. The rock surfaces are slippery with moss, so wear shoes suitable for getting wet.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Mount Vaea & Stevenson's Tomb
- Bahá'í House of Worship, Tiapapata
- Robert Louis Stevenson Museum (Villa Vailima)
- Lake Lanoto'o
- Apia Market (Maketi Fou / Fugalei)
- Savalalo Flea Market
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Apia
- Museum of Samoa (Falemata'aga)