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The first landing of Europeans in Tonga. It preceded Captain Cook's landing by more than 100 years.
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Long white sand beach lined with palm trees on the north-western peninsula.
Whistle of the Noble
These blowholes are near the village of Houma to the southwest of the island. When waves crash into the reef, natural channels in the volcanic rock allow water to be pushed through and forced up into the air. Best to view at high tide.
Typical Christian Polynesian church, famously attended by the royal family of Tonga for the Easter service.
The crumbling wooden Royal Palace was built in 1867 and is the official residence of the King. Until its death in 1966 the palace grounds housed a tortoise given to the then King by Captain Cook.
Cemetery of Nuku'alofa, with the ornate tomb of the royal family the most popular site to visit.
Free Church of Tonga
An unusual combination of a baroque facade with two towers and Gothic choir, the cathedral was heavily damaged by cyclone Gita and stands in ruins, with entrance not permitted for safety reasons.