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Ha’apai & Vava’u Accommodation & Sightseeing
Sandy Beach Resort, Ha’apai
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This small resort on Foa Island has pride of
place on a magnificent sandy beach, and the
service here is way beyond ordinary. You’ll
be met at the airport and welcomed like a
long-time friend and served a cool drink as
you settle in to your European-style bungalow.
These bungalows offer great access to the
lagoon, perfect for swimming and kayaking.
Swimming with the whales (in season) can be
organised through Sandy Beach Resort with
their own new, purpose built boats.
Tongan Beach Resort,
Vava’u
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Reef Resort, Vava’u
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If you are lucky, you’ll wake in time for an
incredible sunrise at this intimate, laid back
resort. With 12 modern beachfront guest
rooms, you’ll never feel overcrowded. Six
are interconnecting and suited to families.
Snorkel, kayak, sport fish, sail, scuba dive
and whale watch (in season). Enjoy a tropical
cocktail in the Sandpit Bar, dine in the
traditional Fale Restaurant, or overwater in
the Tiki House. Experience the real Tonga:
peaceful and perfect. This intimate resort on Vava’u’s Kapa Island
is a pearl, offering true luxury, absolute
seclusion and the perfect romance. There are
just five private fales, all beautifully furnished
and spacious with a sundeck and hammocks
and spectacular ocean views. The snorkelling
is superb, and kayaks are available for guests’
use. The beachside restaurant is overlooking
an azure lagoon. Outstanding meals are
prepared to suit your personal tastes. A
magical place!
Whale Encounters, Ha’apai* Jet Powered Kayak Tours, Vava’u* Target One Gamefishing, Vava’u*
Every year from July to October the serene
islands of Ha’apai provide a safe haven for one
of Mother Nature’s most captivating creations -
the majestic Humpback whales. They are often
spotted from a boat, and if you’re a thrill-
seeker why not get into the water and get up
close and personal with these visitors. There’s
a vast array of interesting behaviour that may
be witnessed - from a single breath, graceful
spyhop or powerful tail slaps to continual
full body breaching or inquisitive approaches
to the boat – this can be a truly life changing
experience and one that relatively few people
will ever get the chance to enjoy. Climb onboard your own powered kayak
and your experienced guide will lead you on
your water adventure to some of the most
stunning places in the kingdom. You’ll explore
uninhabited islands, caves, blowholes, striking
coral reefs, white sand beaches and see some
of the best kept secrets in Vava’u. This is a fun
and exhilarating way to spend time on the
water offering ultimate freedom and it’s simple
to use, easy to control and has incredible
manoeuvrability. Be sure to keep your eyes
open as you may encounter a whale or two
( July to October). You can target one or many species, in all
cases you’ll have great fishing onboard the
reliable and very successful ‘Target One’, an
eight and a half metre game and sportfishing
boat. Skipper Henk and his experienced
deckhand will make sure you have a great day
out on the water, whether you are a novice
or an experienced angler. The boat is well
equipped and maintained with top quality
tackles and lures. Henk and his crew have set
many local and national sportfishing records
so they know the best fishing spots and can
have you out there in no time at all – you’re
sure to have a fishing experience of a lifetime.
At this resort you can snorkel straight off
the white sandy beach into an abundance
of colourful reef and fish!
*These tours to be paid direct
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