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Vava'u Accomodation? Any recommendatsion

by nirajpatel13 26 May 2012

Hello, 4 or 5 of us thirty-somethings are headed to Vava'u for the whale swimming for 6-7 days I've read all the posts but still dont…
RE: Swimming with the Whales in Tonga

by Elton918 27 October 2011

I traveled to Vava'u with my wife and stayed at a cheap place in Neiafu. Book ahead because there are not many cheap places here. Email…
Price of Wine in Vava'u to Drop?

by hardnosethehighway 29 September 2011

Visitors to Tonga are often surprised by the availability of some decent NZ wine-now it looks as though Vava'u at least might see prices…
Volunteering in Schools

by allywashere 05 June 2011

Hi There, My partner and I just recently rented an apartment for one month in Vava'u near Neiafu. It is going to be a month of chilling…
Re: August in Tonga - 1 month Advice

by hardnosethehighway 08 April 2011

A few miscellaneous answers With a month consider a week on Ha'api and somewhere in Vava'u-it's easy to fly from one to the other-ferry…
New Tongan Ferry Sets Sail at Last

by hardnosethehighway 16 December 2010

[A long and winding and heartbreaking road.......|http://pidp.eastwestcenter.org/pireport/2010/December/12-16-02.htm] *TONGA TURNS PAGE…
RE: buying antibiotics in Tonga

by brtata 21 September 2010

Panadol is sold in the mini markets, i bought a box for 3 pa'anga in vava'u in the mini market, in the main street of Neiafu. There is…
Re: Where to stay in vava'u Tonga ?

by tncc 03 August 2010

I think the best place would be Puataukanave International Hotel. Its in Neiafu and from there you can see the beautiful landscape or…
Re: Going to Tonga at the end of September

by brtata 20 July 2010

Hi there, I have been twice to Tonga and love both ha'apai and vava'u. They are very different, so you must choose according to what…
RE: Credit Card Phones in Vava'u - not recommended

by juho 17 May 2010

I also tried to use the phone outside Adventure Backpackers in Neiafu but it was annoying due to the street noise, so it turned out better…
RE: The real South Pacific - Tonga or Samoa?

by Straddie 12 May 2010

i've lived in both tonga and samoa. both have their attractions. samoa has more tourism infrastructure and more tourists, but is very…
RE: Credit Card Phones in Vava'u - not recommended

by hardnosethehighway 28 April 2010

I used the phone outside Backpackers in Neiafu. Couldn't read the Tongan language instruction on the phone so the Receptionist shouted…
Credit Card Phones in Vava'u - not recommended

by tazendian 27 April 2010

I recently returned home from a visit to Vava'u. On going over my credit card statement I found that using a public credit card phone…
RE: Tonga June/July 2010

by Raro 02 April 2010

Lucky's is in a great spot. Connected to Neiafu, but across a causeway or two. You might want to rent a car or motorscooter for a few…
RE: Internal flights in Tonga

by finsnflukes 03 March 2010

Hi, the flight from Tongatapu to Ha'apai costs between 149 and 179 Tongan Dollars. From Ha'apai to Vava'u costs around the same again…
RE: Tips for Tonga

by juho 17 December 2009

So I lost my virginity with the Tongan ferries on 2nd of December when I took the ride with MV Pulupaki from Tongatapu to Vava’u. Here…
RE: Tips for Tonga

by juho 26 November 2009

Thanks for all the info. Johnbrighton, unfortunately I'm not the same guy but THAT boat trip sounds interesting. Gemma, I'll keep tha…
RE: Tips for Tonga

by tomfowler 17 November 2009

Having lived in Tonga for a year in 1999 and visited again on numerous occasions I would like to add my two-penceworth about the ferry.…
RE: tonga flights etc...

by fyrelizard 25 July 2009

Hi! I booked with Chathams online and had no worries. Definately easy to deal with, and a fairly reliable airline. I loved Luckys,…
RE: Camping and other budget accommodation in Tonga

by harrychorpita 11 June 2009

+"we're thinking of renting kayaks to get from place to place....."+ Think again-no one rents Kayaks without a guide and tours aren't…
Re: Camping and other budget accommodation in Tonga

by finsnflukes 11 June 2009

Hi there, camping is not allowed by law in all of Tonga. If you ask some land owner, they might give you permission, but strictly speakin…
RE: where to go/dive

by harrychorpita 12 May 2009

+"The dive shop came to get me each morning....Kurt from Lucky's was also really helpful if he was going into town...."+ Very decent…
RE: where to go/dive

by fyrelizard 11 May 2009

I'd recommend Lucky's Beach houses [Luckys|http://www.talihaubeach.com/] in the Vava'u chain. They are on the island of Utangake, which…
RE: Paradise Hotel in Neiafu, Vava'u

by Raro 04 April 2009

Well, the bar/restaurant/conf area was kind of separate from the accommodation wings. I'd also be interested to know if the place is shut…
Re: Paradise Hotel in Neiafu, Vava'u

by hardnosethehighway 24 March 2009

[Looks like not much left at all|http://www.vavau.to/latestnews42_1.html] [More bad news I can't see an old hotel like that coming…