Olemoe Falls

This is the largest ancient structure in Polynesia, with a base of 60 m by 50 m and 12 m tall.

Good stands of rainforest and excellent birdwatching. Take a walk up to the volcanic crater that dominates Tafua.

Features a monument where John Williams, the first missionary to bring Christianity to Samoa, landed here in 1830.

Lava flows created a series of tubes connecting the cliff top with the ocean. Waves send water at high pressure through the tubes, creating fountains. The rocks can be quite slippery, so make sure to take appropriate shoes with you. Also beware of tourist traps in this area - the guides here might ask you to take photos as they throw coconuts into the blowholes and then demand money from you afterwards. They can be very persistent, but just maintain your distance and say no.

You will have to walk three hours from Paia village to visit these lava fields that look like a barren moonscape. They were caused by the eruptions of the mountain between 1905 and 1911.

This cave is over a kilometre long. he legend is that this cave is home to a race of small people. The legend has never been disproved as the end of the cave has apparently never been reached. Exploring the cave can take almost an entire day. A guide from Paia village is essential.