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Makaha’a Island

                                                 Vava’u  •  Neiafu  REGIONAL AIRPORT  TONGA
                                                                    ATTRACTION

                                         Ene‘io Botanical Garden  • 4           Tonga is a kingdom of white sandy beaches,
                                                    VAVA’U
                                                                                coconut groves and some of the best fishing
                                                                                in the South Pacific. Make your way around
                                                                                each of the three main island groups for
                                                                                incredible and unique experiences. You
                                                                                could find yourself snorkelling with whales
                                                  PACIFIC OCEAN                 one minute and watching a traditional dance
                                                                                performance the next.

                                                                                SEE
                                         Pangai  3  Foa                         •  See the mysterious Ha‘amonga ‘a Maui
                                                Lifuka                            Trilithon, known as the Polynesian Stonehenge
                                    HA’APAI
                                                                                •  View the spectacular family owned ‘Ene‘io
                                                                                  Botanical Garden in Tu’anekivale village
                                                                                DO
                                                                                •  Hire a kayak for the day and explore the
                                                                                  offshore islands where you may spot whales,
                                                                                  dolphins and turtles
                                                                                •  Walk along Tongatapu’s south coast to view
                                             TONGATAPU
                                                                                  the amazing Mapu‘a ‘a Vaea Blowholes where
                                                       Atata
                                                 Ha’atafu                         water catapults 30 metres into the air
                                                         5   1          Ataa
                                                  2  Polo’a  Fafa  Onevai
                                                             Nuku’alofa  Fukave  EAT & DRINK
                                               Nukunuku  •  6  7   •   Euaiki   •  Enjoy a feast of locally caught seafood and
                            •  Nuku’alofa        Houma  •       Ha‘amonga ‘a      whole pig on a spit while watching a traditional
                                                                Maui Trilithon
                                                     •
                 TONGATAPU                         Mapu‘a ‘a                      cultural performance
                                                  Vaea Blowholes
                                                                                •  Savour sweet tropical fruit all year round
                               Eua                       Fua’amotu  •             including coconuts, bananas and papayas

                                                                                WHAT’S ON
           HOTELS                    PAGE       HOTELS                    PAGE
                                                                                Heilala Festival
         1   Fafa Island Resort  ◆◆◆◆  52     3   Sandy Beach Resort  ◆◆◆◆  53  22 June to 11 July
         2   Liku’alofa Beach Resort  ◆◆◆  51    6   Tanoa International Dateline  ◆◆◆◆  52
         3   Matafonua Lodge  ◆◆¯     53      4   The Tongan Beach Resort  ◆◆◆¯  53  Tonga National Day
         4   Mystic Sands Beach Bungalows  ◆◆◆  53    7   The Waterfront Lodge  ◆◆◆  51  4 November
         5   Royal Sunset Island Resort  ◆◆◆  51
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