The area around the blowholes is unfenced and surrounded by wet and slippery rocks, so remember to wear non-slip footwear when visiting the blowholes. Don’t get too close in pursuit of the ultimate souvenir snap, either: falling into one of the blowholes would almost certainly be fatal.
Another site of interest at the Alofaaga blowholes is Pa Sopo’ia Cave. Locals believe this cave is an ancient pathway where the spirits of the ancestors travel to reach the Devil’s Haden at Cape Mulinu’u, their final meeting place before they enter the spiritual world. Local tour guides will be able to show you the way.
The Blowholes are open to the public every day from 8 am to 5 pm, except Sundays, when they are open from 12 pm to 5 pm. For the best show, come at high tide – and expect to get wet!