Nuku'alofa Shore Excursion: Tonga's Havens - 3-Hour Scenic Drive with Photo Stops

Embark on a 3-hour scenic drive in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, and explore unique places like the 3-headed coconut tree, majestic blowholes, and the fascinating flying foxes. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 3 Headed Coconut - This is very unique and Tonga is the only place in the world to find this 3 Headed Coconut.

  • Tsunami Rock - This 10-meter high boulder, located an impressive 200 meters from the coast, was brought here by a massive tsunami estimated to be up to 35 meters high. The sheer size and shape of the rock amidst these surroundings make it well worth visiting.

  • Mapu’a ‘a Vaea Blowholes - The Majestic Blow Holes along the rugged coast at the village of Houma offer a continuous display of the sea’s power. Four miles of coastal blowholes where the might of the Pacific Ocean is forced through natural rock fissures to create instant skyscrapers of water up to 30 meters high provide an unending spectacle of the sea’s force shooting into the air.

  • Kolovai - The flying fox sanctuary in the village of Kolovai is home to hundreds of fruit bats. Recorded in Tongan song and legend from time immemorial, these primordial fruit bats—harmless, immobile, and seemingly lifeless—hang eerily from rows of ironwood pines along the main village road. They are considered sacred and a delicacy to be consumed only by members of the Royal Family.

  • Abel Tasman Landing Site - Located at the northernmost tip of the island of Tongatapu, the Abel Tasman Landing Site features an information sign detailing the first encounter with the Dutch explorer’s crew. A plaque commemorates the occasion that took place on 21 January 1643.

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • All activities
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embrace the uniqueness of Tonga during a 3-hour picturesque journey. Take a quick snapshot at an extraordinary three-headed coconut tree before proceeding along the southern shore of Tongatapu, where you can witness the powerful blowholes in the Houma village and observe the flying foxes in the Kolovai village. Hundreds of these harmless and seemingly static bats hang from ironwood pines along the central village pathway, where they are viewed as sacred. They are considered a special treat, only to be eaten by the Royal Family.

  • Pls note with Wheelchair Accessibility in Tonga we fold the wheelchair put it in the vehicle and help our guest into and out of the vehicle
Location
Teta Tours
Railway Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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