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.

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