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Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes

Houma, Tongatapu Island, Tonga
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Beaches
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Tauranga, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

These were awe inspiring. Every time a wave came in there were hundreds of blowholes shooting water skyward

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Tonga
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

The main viewing area is pretty run down and rubbish- strewn, but if you follow the little path along the coast for about 15 mins, you will come across the most beautiful "secret" beach you ever saw. The geology here is amazing at low tide, with water flowing through holes in rocks in totally the opposite direction to what you... More

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auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

go on a windy day!!! you will not be disappointed, endless photo opportunities

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Auckland, New Zealand
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

the blowholes are nice, but the place looks poorly looked after with rubbish around and the metal bars are totally rusted.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

If you have spare time check them out !! you can get some pretty amazing photos !!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2012 via mobile

I went to tonga in 2009 and went to the blowholes it was so breath taking and I will be going back to marry the man of my dreams hopefully get photos at the blowholes.i really think it is an amazing and romantic place to take the one you love I will be taking my family with me

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012

We spent a few hours just sitting, watching and photographing this natural wonder. Each new wave brings a differen reaction from the blow holes. The different water colours are very pleasing to the eye and make very interesting photos. If visiting Tongatapu this in my opinion is the main attraction on the island and should not be missed.

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Wellington, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Got some great photos with the blowholes shooting out water at a great rate!

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Auckland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Amazing natural wonder, and the Tongans believe you can whistle to bring the bigger waves to shore...

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2011

Sea needs to be quite big to get the effect of the blowholes.

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