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Maga Point

A headland at the southern tip of Olosega, reached on a steep coastal walk.

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WhereManu'a
Nearest cityTa'u
Best seasonMay to September
Time to allowThree to four hours
Getting thereFrom Olosega village; steep and eroded footpath along the coast
EntryVillage arrangements

Maga Point is the southern tip of Olosega, reached from the village by a path that climbs and traverses the coastal slope with drops below it and eroded sections that have made the route notorious among the few people who walk it. The point itself gives a view along the cliffs, over the channel and towards Ta'u. Seabirds use the rocks below. The path has been closed at times after storm damage.

What you actually see

  • The headland - the southern tip of the island with cliffs on both sides.
  • The channel view - the water between Olosega and Ta'u.
  • The seabirds - the colonies on the rocks below the point.
  • The coastal traverse - the exposed route from the village.

When to go

May to September is the drier season. The path is dangerous when wet. It has been closed after storms.

Honest expectations

The path is eroded and exposed with serious drops; it is genuinely dangerous in places and has been closed. Nobody is coming to help if something goes wrong. Local advice should be taken before setting out.

Nearby

Olosega village is north, and Ofu is across the bridge.

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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.

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