Located in the village of Haveluliku, on the Eastern Side of Tongatapu, the ‘Anahulu cave is
made up of a network of beautifully situated stalactites and stalagmites which form a natural
artistic structural design within the caves. ‘Anahulu boasts Tongatapu’s only freshwater pools.
‘Anahulu is approximately 400 meters long, and has multiple pools, the largest being the most
popular bathing area nearest the entrance. According to some locals and tourists who have
ventured further into the cave, there are multiple connecting caves underground and some have
gone deeper and counted twelve caves. It is said that there are still more but they had to turn back
due to fear of being lost. The first major cave starting at the entrance has been lit up with electric
bulbs hanging around the cave, whilst the rest of the caves are still very dark. If one were to
venture further into the cave, one needs to make some preparations first for safety precautions.
‘Anahulu is amongst a series of caves, which include ‘Ana ‘o Hina (Hina’s cave) on the eastern
coastline of Tongatapu. It is situated on Tu’alikutapu (means sacred/taboo coast) which
according to legend, got its name from the story that the beautiful maiden Hina frequented the
area, lived in the caves at times, and bathed in its freshwater pools thus making it taboo.