Introducing Uoleva
If you're looking for paradise on a budget, Uoleva is the place to come for it. With some of the finest, most peaceful white-sand beaches imaginable and little to do other than swim, snorkel and fish, those that can withstand the lack of creature comforts reap the natural rewards. A few people cross over from Lifuka to tend their livestock, but the island is basically uninhabited except for the penned pigs and the 'resort' (a loose term!) owners and guests. Yachts moor off the sandy cove.
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There's some superb snorkelling around the reefs at the western end of Uoleva the broad bays on the island's sheltered northern shore and the protected Community Clam Circle. The 16th-century burial mounds at the centre are difficult to find without a guide.
Last updated: Oct 1, 2008
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Tonga
by PrincepescaPuss 24 July 2011
Travelling around Tonga is difficult. There are few flights and ferries that are far between. You need to fly into Tonga from Auckland,…
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RE: Lifuku book exchange
by Laszlo 08 July 2011
The 2 budget accommodation options on Uoleva are very close to each other and similarly basic. Some people said that the owner of CC was…
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RE: Tonga,
by Laszlo 23 May 2011
I think you'll need to take a boat-tour to reach good snorkelling spots in Vavau. For snorkelling right in front of the beach, Haapai…
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