East Coast Historical & Anahulu Cultural Tour

Includes:

● Hotel transfers

● 4 hour guided tour of the East Coast of Tongatapu

● Entry fee to Anahulu Cave

● Tapa cloth making demonstration

● Coconut tree climbing (subject to weather conditions)

● Coconut cream making demonstration

● Light refreshments

Tour Information:

Tour operates Monday to Saturday. Tour duration is 4 hours departing at 10am

Tour Itinerary:
Discover the east coast of Tongatap on this guided historical tour.

Royal Palace & Fangatapu: Nuku’alofa’s white Victorian wooden Palace was commissioned by King Tupou I. It was built in 1864 using Kauri timber from New Zealand. It has become the residence of the Royal Family.

Mala’e kula (Royal Tombs): The current day site of the Royal Tombs in central Nuku’alofa was previously known as Prince Park and was used an open space for various events.

Captain Cook’s landing Place: The site where Captain James Cook, the great English explorer,landed 30th April 1777. Located in the Village of Pelehake, boardering the foreshore in a place called Alaki Fonua. This historical place where the infamous navigator landed is called Malumalu’afuli Langi.

Ancient Langi: The burial tomb of ancient Tongan Kings. Its construction is an engineering wonder and dates back to 1300 B.C. The ancient royal tombs (Langi) at Lapaha on Tongatapu are one of the great ceremonial sites of the Pacific. Along with sacred monuments like Roi Mata’s Domain in Vanuatu or the tombs of Nan Madol in the Federated States of Micronesia, the Lapaha tombs symbolise the association between political and spiritual power that was held by royalty and high-chiefs in the Pacific.

Ha’amonga Trilithon: One the most prominent sites on Tongatapu is the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui (Maui’s Burden). The Ha’amonga ‘a Maui is located on the eastern tip of Tongatapu Island near the villages of Niutoua and Afa. This is the area where the eleventh Tongan King (Tu’i Tonga Tu’itatui) had his seat of power.

Maka Fa’akinanga: The Maka Fa’akinanga (Leaning against the rock) is located approximately 100m from the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui. Made from the same stone as the Ha’amonga, the Maka Fa’akinanga is a large stone slab standing upright with markings on the front resembling an indentation of a large head, shoulders and back.

Anahulu Cave: To the east coast of Tongatapu, Anahulu Cave ‘The Underground Swimming Pool’is situated at the village of Haveluliku. This cavern of stalactites and stalagmites is located near the beach of the same name. It processes some of the most remarkable limestone and deep freshwater pools.

Anahulu Beach: A beautiful beach tucked away from all the noise of city life. You will be one of the few guests on this beach nad it is recommended to bring your own snorkeling gear to enjoy this private beach just 40 metres away from the famous Anahulu Cave.