ABOUT VAVA'U ...
Fishing
Food Culture and Land Tours
Diving and Snorkeling
Vava'u Group of Islands Tonga is undoubtedly the best sport fishing and big game fishing destination in the South Pacific. Tongan waters are offering unexploited fisheries and the variety and consistency of fishing. Day charters can be taken out of Neiafu and both experienced and novice anglers can try their hand, with marlin, sailfish, tuna, barracuda, travelly and wahoo all there for the taking.
Diving and Snorkeling
Food Culture and Land Tours
Diving and Snorkeling
You can also experience at first-hand a rich and diverse culture, relax on white sandy beaches or enjoying your favourite recreational adventure and knowing you are in a safe and friendly place. Experienced operators will help you to find your perfect spot, even night diving.
All year around snorkeling and diving with exceptional visibility that is the envy of all other Pacific nations. There are a number of excellent underwater caves in these waters that have rarely seen, why not discover them?
Food Culture and Land Tours
Food Culture and Land Tours
Food Culture and Land Tours
The Tongan culture is still very much in tacked and you will see people wearing woven mats, making Tapa cloth, wood carving, drinking their traditional ‘Kava’, cooking in the ground and roasting pigs on the spit. The Tongan culture is proud, conservative and in-grained into every Tongan on the islands.
A visit wouldn't be complete without attending at least one feast where you sit on mats and tuck into roast suckling pig, octopus, clams, fish, lobster, papaya and watermelon while enjoying traditional dancing and song.
Swim with the giants
Swim with the giants
Food Culture and Land Tours
From June to November, large numbers of whales arrive in these calm, safe waters to mate and have their calves. There are organised whale watching tours available and this is as close to these colossal mammals as you will get anywhere in the World.
Wining and Dining
Swim with the giants
Wining and Dining
Wining and dining are a delight as cafes and restaurants are usually having spectacular views of the main harbour. There is a choice of dining at several independently owned restaurants, cafes and snack bars in and around Neiafu. On most days somewhere throughout the Vava'u group there is usually a family run authentic feast.
Cruising around
Swim with the giants
Wining and Dining
Vava’u is a popular destination with international yachties because of its protected harbour and scenic anchorages. Yacht races are popular on every Friday during the winter season. Moorings are available from several private operators.
travel safe - be informed
General Information about Tonga
The climate of Vava'u is very pleasant all year around, slightly cooler and less humid than most islands in the South Pacific. From May through December the temperature is around 25°C (77F), humidity around 74%. Trade winds usually build in the afternoon to 12 - 15 knots. From December to April the temperature can claim up to 32°C (92F) and humidity level could reach 95%, although it is not typical.
Electricity is 240 volts in Tonga and takes three pin plugs used in Australia and New Zealand
Legal Alcohol Drinking age is 18
Duty Free allowance for Tonga Overseas travellers is 2.25L of any alcoholic beverages
Post Office is located in centrally in town
International phone country code is 676
Time is 13 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and Tonga is the first country to see the light of each day
Visas for 30 days is not required for most countries
Shopping in Vava'u is renowned for it's beautiful and high-quality basket ware, best bone carvings and jewellery. There is a wide range of handicraft available in the main market Monday to Saturday.
Currency of Tonga is Tongan Pa'anga (TOP), banks are open Monday to Friday from 9am to 4.00pm.
Sunday is a day of rest in Tonga devoted to church activities, all shops are closed. Some restaurants are open to cater for visiting people and for local patrons.
Personal medication highly recommeded to bring it with you as supply in Vava'u is limeted
Clothing travel light
Travel Insurance is highly recommended.
Our aim is to make sure that you have a safe and memorable holiday at Billfish Holiday Apartments Vava'u .
Travel by Air
International carriers include AirNZ, Qantas Airlines and Fiji Airlines. Fiji Airways flies to Vava'u direct.
International carriers arrive to Nuku’alofa the capital city in Tongatapu.
You can book the domestic service to Vava’u from Tongatapu with Lulutai Airlines, please visit their FB page https://www.facebook.com/Lulutaiairlinesltd, as they run weekly and monthly specials.
No international or domestic flights operate on Sundays so you need to plan your flights accordingly.
Depending on your nationality …. check on line to make sure you do not need a pre-arrival visitors visa.
You can also check the COVID19 requirement from the Ministry of Health Tonga https://www.facebook.com/mohtonga