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Trou du Souffleur de Arahoho

Papeete, French Polynesia
Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Papeete
4.0 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
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newmarket,Ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

it was a highlight of a day trip around the island the spot is amazing with the black sand and the surrounding view we met few of the locals surfing there and they have a lot of fun. we enjoyed the spot very much especially our teenagers.

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The Heart of East Yorkshire
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28 reviews 28 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Trou du Souffleur is a blowhole near a lovely black sand beach. It's different from other blowholes that I've seen, as instead of shooting a wide geyser of water it was shooting a narrow and focused jet of mist. It was a nice place to stop on one of our drives around the island of Tahiti-Nui.

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Christchurch,New Zealand
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

There are four blowholes - three on the cliff face at the end of the viewing area and one above the old coast road. Its a beautiful scenic spot, close to the other main nature attraction - the three waterfalls and both are completely free. We hired a car for two days and stopped here twice - 4 year old... More

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Paris, France
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Enjoy a shower offered by mother nature, you come , you look at it and you get splashed

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Wellington, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

It probably depends on the sea conditions but this is worth stopping off at on a trip arouond the island. Very entertaining - and free!

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Granada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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Its great fun to watch, and there are surfers on the beach to entertain too! The noise and the spray are amazing when the pressure builds up.

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Bremerton, WA
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

Likely much better with a higher sea state. Really not much to see other than the coastline, grotto, lighthouse, and the Capt. Cook monument on the drive around the island. Go to another island for better coastlines, views, and far fewer people. Traffic is bad in the city.

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Moorea, French Polynesia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The drive out to the "trou du souffleur" is quite nice. this is located on the east side of the island. Beautiful coastline, and worth the drive. I highly recomend to rent a car for a day and drive around Tahiti, its beautiful. DOn't let the rond point "round abouts" intomidate you, just stay on the outside lane when entering... More

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Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

Make sure to put your back right against the rock and your feet apart while your hands are touching each side on the rock, this natural blower is so powerful it can make you fall to the ground.

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Wales, UK
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65 reviews 65 reviews
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

I agree that the Arahoho Blowhole is disappointing when compared with others across the world. Perhaps it only comes into its own when the sea is rough. However, it is worth stopping here if you are driving around Tahiti, if only for the beach and the view across the bay - and, of course, for the public restrooms, which are... More

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