Hufangalupe

Hufangalupe is a natural land bridge on Tonga’s main island of Tongatapu.[1]

It was formed by the collapse of the roof a sea cave, one of many situated along the southeastern coast of the island. The waves often break dramatically near the entrance. The name Hufangalupe translates as “Pigeon’s gate”. It was used as the setting for the climax of the novel Subloon, by Dennis Paul. There is also a nearby beach of the same name. The ancient locals believe that Maui threw his spear through making a large hole in the Earth.

References

  1. ↑ Fletcher, Matt (2001). Tonga. pg 115: Lonely Planet Publications. p. 208. ISBN 1740590619.

Coordinates: 21°13′57″S 175°11′27″W / 21.2326°S 175.1907°W / -21.2326; -175.1907


It actually translates to more along the lines Doves shelter or doves sanctuary. The word pigeon didn’t exist in the Tongan language, a lupe is a dove in the Tongan language as opposed to a pigeon, although a pigeon is also referred to as a Lupe. But the correct translation is a dove!

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