The whales that come to Tonga travel up from the South, so the Southern and middle Islands of Tonga (Tongatapu, Eua and maybe Ha'apai) may...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swimming with whales in Tonga! in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called 3 weeks in July - Samoa OR Tonga? in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Just a few additions re transportation etc....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swimming with whales in Tonga! in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Hi Michael,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Haapai - Tongatapu Itinerary suggestions in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Uoleva from Lifuka in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Just to reiterate our concern with this crossing two tourists got into serious trouble today while attempting it. Reports are that they...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Swimming with the Whales in Tonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
The best time to go is August to middle of October. The whales arrive in July and trips go out that month, too, but if you go a little...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Samoa and Tonga - Recommendations from recent travelers re: 6 week trip? in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
In Tonga you can get a backpacker room for as little as T$15 (approx. US$7) per night. Travelling to different islands by ferry is not...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Alotau in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
I highly recommend Napatana Lodge. It is set in a beautiful garden, very clean and friendly with a great bar and restaurant on the veranda...
11 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where to go this summer ? in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Might be worth having a look at the Ha'apai Islands in Tonga. It's off the beaten track and offers great scuba diving with very pristine...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tonga, swimming with whales in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Whale watching can be done in any of the island groups in Tonga. ...
12 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Samoa and Tonga - Recommendations from recent travelers re: 6 week trip? in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Tonga has several island groups and they all have different things to offer. While Tongatapu is the main island and has some "sightseeing"...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called travel connections tonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Usually Chathams Pacific are quite reliable, but the odd time there is a short-notice change in schedule. I would also suggest that you...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Whale swimming in Tonga in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
Laszlo is right, you do not have to book an expensive package. There is plenty of accommodation for different budgets to choose from and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tonga: ha'api or vava'u? Also Samoa and Kiribati diving. in the Diving & Snorkelling Branch
Hi there,...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Chathams pacific bookings in the Australasia & Pacific - Pacific Islands & Papua New Guinea Branch
link here: http://www.chathamspacific.com/kingdom-pass.html
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