Lake Lanoto'o

Lake Lanoto'o is a crater lake set in the forested highlands of central Upolu, reached by a muddy hiking track that crosses the island's interior. Its greenish, milky waters occupy an old volcanic crater and are surrounded by dense cloud forest that is important for native birdlife, and the area is protected as a national park. Once stocked with goldfish, the lake has a slightly eerie reputation in local lore. The walk in is demanding and best done with a guide, rewarding hikers with a remote, atmospheric setting far from the coast and the.