Things to do

The Kingdom of Tonga’s genuine slice of the True South Pacific provides the background for activities to accommodate all budgets and preferences. Discover ancient Tongan history at the Royal Tombs and the Ha’amonga ‘a Maui trilithon, or stock up on authentic handicrafts at friendly local markets. Get active with sailing, fishing, whale watching or kayaking excursions around Tonga’s pristine islands, atolls and lagoons, before easing into the well-earned combination of a beachside hammock and a good book.


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Whale watching

Whale watching

Every winter Humpback Whales arrive in the warm tropical waters of Tonga to breed. Swimming with these gentle leviathans is a once in a lifetime experience.

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Kayaking

Kayaking

Guided sea kayaking in the safe calm pristine waters of Tonga include whale and dolphin encounters, snorkeling and camping on uninhabited islands.

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Sailing

Sailing

Protective surrounding reefs, blue lagoons and secluded coves with safe anchorages all add up to provide a magical sailing experience.

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Diving

Diving

For novice or experienced divers there is a unique diving experience awaiting all divers.
 
 

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Snorkelling

Snorkelling

Tonga is a virtual paradise for those who love to snorkel. Warm crystal clear, shallow coral lagoons team with tropical fish of all varieties and colours.

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Fishing

Fishing

With 170 islands, stretching over 740,000 square kilometres of ocean, Tonga can legitimately claim the title as the ‘tropical fishing eldorado’.

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Adventure sports

Adventure sports

Enjoy the challenge, thrill and excitement of karting, kite boarding, jet kayaking, surfing or swimming with tuna and whale sharks.

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Surfing

Surfing

The west-northwest facing coastline of the main island of Tongatapu is the home of some of Tonga’s best surfing.
 

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Trekking & camping

Trekking & camping

Tonga offers many trekking opportunities, ancient rainforests, beaches, rugged coastlines, plantation tracks and active volcanoes.

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Guided tours

Guided tours

Take a guided tour to the ancient monuments and tombs, handicraft markets, cultural centres, historical places and amazing ocean blowholes.

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Local handicraft markets

Local handicraft markets

Tongan handicrafts include bone and wood carving, basket making, mat weaving and the most famous of all, the making of beautiful Tongan Tapa. 

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Bird watching

Bird watching

Twitchers from all over the world are discovering Tonga and the abundance of unique birdlife.
 
 

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