Motu Toopua in the west is a high island up to 148 m over the sea surface (Mount Mauaohunoa) of the rest of the former crater rim and also consists of volcanic rocks.

On Toopua, as on the main island, was one of the stratified tribal societies (named Ativahia), and it was in constant rivalries and wars among the other tribes.

Its current population includes many private households and also the staff of the resorts on the island.

You will need to board the airline's catamaran shuttle to Vaitape, where you can hire a boat to Toopua.

Conrad Hilton resort operates a helipad on the island.