Ha'amonga 'a Maui Trilithon
Haʻamonga ʻa Maui
A trilithon built around 1200 years ago, known as the 'Stonehenge of the Pacific' and Tonga's most iconic ancient monument.
The Haʻamonga ʻa Maui trilithon consists of three coral limestone blocks, each weighing 30–40 tonnes. It was built around the 13th century, during the reign of the 11th Tuʻi Tonga. Symbols carved on the lintel are thought to be related to the sunrise positions at the winter and summer solstices. It is located beside the village of Niutoua at the northeastern tip of the island, and a footpath leads from it to the nearby ancient royal seat stone, Makafaʻakenaga. Admission is free. It is about 32 km from the capital, a 40-minute drive. It is often combined with the Anahulu Cave on an eastern-route day trip.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Langi Royal Tombs, Lapaha
- 'Anahulu Cave
- Captain Cook's Landing Place
- Pangaimotu Island
- Oholei Beach & Hina Cave
- Fafa Island
- Talamahu Market
- Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa