Destinations in Tonga

By planeFua'amotu Airport (TBU) is located on Tongatapu, about 30 minutes from Nuku'alofa.Air New Zealand operates flights from Auckland five or six times each week, except Sundays.Virgin Australia operates twice-weekly flights between Sydney and Auckland.You may also fly into Fiji (Nadi and Suva) with Fiji Airways, which has flights...

To get across island groupings, you must essentially fly (or sail).Renting motorcycles, scooters, and bicycles is possible on Tongatapu, Vava'u, and Ha'apai. You may rent a vehicle on Tongatapu. Taxis are also available. Tongatapu, Teta Excursions, and Toni's Guest House provide day tours of all the major tourist attractions...

Citizens of any Schengen nation (including the Faroe Islands and Greenland) are free from visa requirements for stays of 90 days or less during a 180-day period.Citizens of the following countries are eligible for a free one-month visitor's visa if they can show they have a return ticket to...

Tongatapu. Tongatapu is Tonga's biggest island, home to more than two-thirds of the country's population. It is bordered by coral reefs and is a coral island. Despite the difficulties of a few years ago, the capital, Nuku'alofa, on the north coast, has a calm vibe. There are several fascinating sites...

Apart from a few historical monuments in Tongatapu, the majority of Tonga's activities reflect the island's environment. Divers, snorkelers, anglers, boat excursions, kayakers, and kite surfers may all be found. If you simply want to relax, there are several beautiful beaches nearby. Tonga has several excellent restaurants, and this...

Tongan feasts are an absolute necessity. On Tongatapu and Vava'u, tour firms and hotels arrange feasts with traditional dance on many nights of the week.Tonga is active late into the evening, turning abruptly quite quiet about 11 p.m. Expect to see folks out and about until late at night....

The Tongan dollar, or pa'anga, is the national currency. Denominations include 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 seniti coins, as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50 pa'anga banknotes. Despite its status as a developing nation, Tonga's costs are similar to or somewhat higher than those...

Public HolidaysSome Tongan holidays are Christian-based, such as Easter with its previous Friday and following Monday, and both Christmas days (but not Pentecost, Ascuncion, etc.). Tonga also observes New Year's Day (January 1) and Anzac Day (April 25). Emancipation day on June 4, Crownprince's birthday on July 12, the...

Tonga's telecommunications are handled by two companies: Digicel Tonga and Tonga Communications Corporation. The latter operates a GSM network at 900 MHz.WiFi hotspots are the most common way for individuals in Tonga to access to the Internet, and you can anticipate poor connection speeds, usage limitations, and expensive costs....

Keep your knees covered for maximum respect (both men and women). Keep your shirt on everywhere except the beach. Topless guys from cruise ships have been caught and detained until the ship has departed! This is a highly religiously strict Christian nation. Remember that Sunday is highly respected; the...

Tonga has been inhabited by humans for over 3,000 years, dating back to late Lapita periods. Tongans had regular communication with their closest maritime neighbors, Fiji and Niue, prior to the advent of European explorers in the late 17th and early 18th century. With the advent of Western merchants...

Around 1500–1000 BCE, an Austronesian-speaking population associated with the Lapita cultural complex arrived and settled in Tonga. Scholars have long disputed the precise dates of Tonga's first colonization, but it is now believed that the first inhabitants arrived in the oldest town, Nukuleka, about 826 BCE, or 8 years....

When going for a swim, keep in mind that there are numerous sharp corals along the shore, particularly at Tongatapu and PangaiMotu. While in the water, it is a good idea to wear an inexpensive pair of sandals. There are jelly fish that sting! They are also difficult to...