Upolu Island: Samoa with kids

Western Samoa is a country with 2 main islands, Upolu and Savaii. It’s on the Pacific Ocean, and it’s part of Polynesia and heaven on earth.

It’s famous for its pristine beaches, forests, and waterfalls. Being a popular tropical destination for New-Zealanders, we had to go check it for ourselves! This post is about the main island, Upolu. 

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The best of Upolu, Samoa, with kids

Upolu is the main island, where the Capital (Apia) is. It’s the most populated and known. 

It’s also the most visited of the Samoan Islands, so it’s got a lot more written about it, more tours and options of what to do. 

The airport is also there, so it’s the first stop for most visitors. 

A drive from one extremity to the other takes around 3 hours, so anything is doable even if you stay just one place. There is one main road that goes around the island and a few smaller roads that cut the island here and there. It’s pretty easy to drive, really, but it can be windy and full of hills, so if you’re prone to car sickness, take a med before a long drive. 

Take a look at some of the incredible things you’ll find there below!