St Joseph’s Cathedral
Vava'u Group
A vision of colonial piety above Port of Refuge, St Joe's is Neiafu’s defining piece of archiecture. Inside, the hypercoloured crucifixion scene behind…
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Vava'u Group
Shaped like a giant jellyfish with its tentacles dangling south, gorgeous Vava’u (pronounced 'va-vuh-ooh') is a photo opportunity at every turn. Those tentacles comprise myriad islands (61 of them!) intertwined with turquoise waterways and encircling reefs – one of the most famed sheltered yachting grounds on the planet.
Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
‘Ene’io Botanical Garden
Vava'u Group
Developed by Tonga's former Minister of Agriculture, these gardens are brimming with botany (550 different plant varieties!). Access is via guided tour:…
Ark Gallery Vava'u
Vava'u Group
Paintings, prints, local arts and crafts...on a boat! If you're keen to visit, phone first, then take a taxi to ‘Ano Beach – you’ll be picked up there. Or…
Mt Talau National Park
Vava'u Group
A flat-topped mountain looming behind Port of Refuge, 131m Mt Talau (Mo’unga Talau) is protected as part of Mt Talau National Park. To check it out, from…
Old Harbour
Vava'u Group
Head north on Tokongahahau Rd from the cathedral then turn east onto Naufahu Rd and you'll reach the low-key Old Harbour. It's much less developed than…
’Ano & Hinakauea Beaches
Vava'u Group
Near the southern end of Pangaimotu are these two beaut beaches backed by verdant vegetation, with sheltered waters, good snorkelling and a safe spot to…
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