Nuʻutele is an island that consists of a volcanic tuff ring. It lies 1.3 km off the eastern end of Upolu island, Samoa. It is the largest of the four Aleipata Islands, with an area of 1.15 km² (0.44 sq mi).

Nuʻutele

Nuʻutele island viewed from Lalomanu beach, 2007
Geography
Area	1.15 km2 (0.44 sq mi)
Coastline	5.04 km (3.132 mi)

Nuʻutele, together with Nuʻulua, a smaller island in the Aleipata group, are significant conservation areas for native species of bird life. Nuʻutele features steep terrain, with vertical marine cliffs up to 180 m high.[1]

Nuʻutele is famous as a highly appreciated scenic landmark when viewed in the distance from the popular Lalomanu beach area on nearby Upolu Island, across the water.

See also

• Samoa Islands
• List of islands
• Desert island

Notes

• "Upolu". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. (includes Nu'utele)
• Some information about Nu'utele and Nu'ulua.

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