EXPERIENCE TONGA
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In Fact fewer than 40 of the 171 islands are inhabited
Climate
Tonga receives less rain than other tropical areas
and temperatures average 20o C in winter to mid 30 C in
summer with moderate humidity.
From May to November, this is when the weather is at a
perfect temperature, the waters are calm and the
Humpback Whales can be seen in the waters.
A Pleasant southeast trade winds attracts many sailors
from all over the world during May to November.
Tongans are polynesians by race, 2 languages :
Tongan & English.
Nuku'alofa, on the Island of Tongatapu is the capital
and home to the Royal Palace.
Vegetation: Tropical with lots of Frangipani, Hibiscus, Coconuts & Banana Trees, Various Palms
What to see in Tongatapu
Historical Sites: Royal Palace, Ancient burial
sites of Langi Tombs, Ha'amonga Trilithon, The Village
of Pea.
Tongan National Centre - Complex of 10 traditional
buildings.
Beaches and Other Interesting Sites: Keleti Beach with the Blowhole, Anahulu Beach with its Limestone Caves with stalactites and fresh water pools, Ha'atafu Beach, Flying Foxes in Kolovai.
Clothing: Casual Clothes,
Electricity: 240 volts,
Currency: Tongan Pa'anga (TOP), No Tipping.
KINGDOM PROMOTED TO
AMERICAN MARKET
Mar 13 - 18th, 2008
For the first time over a decade, Tonga is hosting a group of travel agents from North America. In its continuing efforts to promote the Kingdom in the American Market (West Coast), the Ministry of Tourism is assisting Air New Zealand’s LA Office in hosting this awareness and educational visit. This week, eleven American travel consultants and airline representatives will experience the best facilities Tonga has to offer to visitors who will visit our shores.
The group consists of consultants from a number of American agencies including Voyager Travel has arrived in Tongatapu this morning and will be in the Kingdom for six days. During this time the agents will visit various attractions in Tongatapu and Vava’u including Fafa Island and Royal Sunset Island Resorts, Nuku’alofa and surrounds, Nieafu, Euakafa, Ovaka Island and Vaka’eitu Island. Additionally, the group will experience a range of accommodation and restaurants during their visit.
Edgar Cocker, Director of Tourism confirmed that “it is vital for the Kingdom to host agents on trips such as this, as it enables them to update their product knowledge and experience Tonga first hand, thus effectively promoting Tonga as a peaceful and attractive tourist destination”.
This week’s trip has been a joint effort by Air New Zealand, Airlines Tonga, the Ministry of Tourism and Tonga and Vava’u Tourist Associations.
The Director today also acknowledged the cooperation of the industry in assisting with accommodating the group “as without their efforts this trip would not have been possible”.
