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From the rare <strong>Three-Headed Coconut Tree</strong> to majestic <strong>Mapu‘a Vaea Blowholes</strong> and sacred <strong>Flying Foxes</strong>, this half-day guided tour of Tongatapu showcases Tonga’s natural beauty and heritage, including a visit to the <strong>Abel Tasman Landing Site</strong> and the <strong>Tsunami Rock</strong>. 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