Mapu a Vaea

The 'Mapu a Vaea', Blowholes

The Mapu a Vaea or "Whistle of the Noble" are natural blowholes on the island of Tongatapu in the village of Houma in the Kingdom of Tonga.[1] When waves crash into the reef, natural channels in the volcanic rock allow water to forcefully blow through and create a plume-like effect. It is one of the highlights of the tours around the island of Tongatapu.[2][3] "Vaea" is the name of the Honorable Vaea Family of nearby Houma.

[ ⚑ ]  21°10′33.4″S 175°18′24.4″W﻿ / ﻿21.175944°S 175.306778°W﻿ / -21.175944; -175.306778

## References

1. ↑ "Mapu'a 'a Vaea Blowholes". https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tonga/around-tongatapu/attractions/mapua-a-vaea-blowholes/a/poi-sig/1064944/1332201. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
2. ↑ "Mapu A Vaea - Impressive Blow Holes in Tonga". https://www.barclaycardtravel.com/t5/Travel-Stories/Mapu-A-Vaea-Impressive-Blow-Holes-in-Tonga/ba-p/2134254. Retrieved 17 October 2017.
3. ↑ Asleson, Kate (2011). Tonga: discover the real Tonga (1st ed.). Other Places Pub.. ISBN 978-0982261941. https://books.google.com/books?id=RDCvD34FOoQC&q=mapu+a+vaea&pg=PT115. Retrieved 17 October 2017.

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