Whitesands Casino

'Upolu


Samoa's only casino has two bars, slot machines galore and 10 gaming tables. There's a daily shuttle between the casino and Apia; see website for running times. You'll need to show your passport (and it must be non-Samoan) to get in.


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2. Grave of Afutiti

5.41 MILES

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

3. Grave of 99 Stones

6.04 MILES

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…

4. EFKS Museum

8.42 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

12.53 MILES

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

6. Salamumu

13.87 MILES

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

7. Tafua Savai'i Crater

14.92 MILES

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