Nuʻulopa

Nuʻulopa is a small, uninhabited island in the Apolima Strait between the islands of Upolu and Savaiʻi in Samoa, in central South Pacific Ocean.

It is a small, forested, rocky outcrop with coconut palms (Cocos nucifera) and a conservation area for flying foxes.

The surrounding sea is a conservation area for turtles.

[1] Nu'ulopa sits between two other islands, Apolima and Manono.

Nu'ulopa has traditionally been used as a cemetery for the high chiefs (matai) of Manono.

Heading towards Nu'ulopa island in a boat. Apolima Tai village on Apolima island is to the right and Savai'i island in the distance.
Nearing the island by boat.
Visitor on a beach on the island.