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From the island of Tongatapu and the capital of Nuku'Alofa, a scenic flight Vava’u takes just over one hour. This is a great place to enjoy world-class diving, whale watching, fishing, secluded beaches, translucent water and peaceful surrounds.
The Vava'u Archipelago is the the northernmost group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga at latitude 18.5' South.
There are many reasons to visit this lovely Island of Tonga. Long expanses of golden beaches, crystal clear waters, dramatic coastal scenery and volcanic peaks, a warm lifestyle that makes the other pacific islands look hectic in comparison to the warm and welcoming nature of the Tongan people.
Vava’u offers the opportunity for you to get up close and swim with the amazing Humpback Whales. They travel to Tonga to begin the breading process which starts early June, and they stay in the warm waters until they start heading on their way home at the beginning of November.
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| Scuba Diving in Vava'u |
Beluga Diving:
Beluga Diving is situated only 15 minutes away from most resorts in Vavau. Beluga’s own private jetty allows easy access to their dive boats. The staff at offer professional and friendly service, equipment rental, air fills as well as a variety of dive courses from Discover Scuba to Dive Assistant Instructor.
Beluga Diving operators 2 boats for diving and whale watching.
Snorkel trips and dive charters are available on request along with wind surfing and para-sailing hire for the more adventures people.
Land tours are also available in their own mini-bus. (in the low season period time) Horse riding through tropical plantations and leisurely walks through nearby villages to witness local handcrafts being made can also be arranged.
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| Hotels and Resorts in Vava'u |
Paradise International Hotel
 The Paradise International Hotel is located in the beautiful Vava'u island group. The hotel is only 1.5 kilometers from the centre of town and 10 minutes from the domestic airport. A great place to enjoy world-class diving, whale watching, fishing, secluded beaches, translucent waters and peaceful surrounds.
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Accomodation:
One of the top hotels in the region. There are 3 categories of accommodation. The hotel features 48 luxurious rooms. Whether you prefer the magnificent view of the harbor or the tropical garden, there is a room to suit you. Adjoining rooms are available and are perfect for friends and family traveling together:
Harbour View Rooms: These rooms come equipped with harbor views from your own private balcony, double bed and are fully air-conditioned. Each room has tea/coffee making facilities, full bathroom with shower and bathtub, refrigerator and phone.
Garden View Rooms: These rooms have a tropical garden view, private balcony and double bed. Each room is air-conditioned with tea/coffee making facilities, refrigerator, telephone and full bathroom with shower
Island Rooms: These rooms have a garden view from your own private balcony with a full size bed and air conditioning. All rooms have a refrigerator, full bathroom with shower and bathtub.
Amenities:
Dining facilities are open from 6:30am until 10:00pm to accommodate varied schedules and appetites. The Paradise Bar hosts a selection of beers, wines and spirits to complement your menu selections. Diners select continental favourites and local delights from Chief Chef Duri's menu and discover his considerable talent.
Activities:
Paradise International Hotel offers guests a number of activities and it can all be arranged from the hotels activity desk. Whether it be kayaking, land tours, island tours, whale watch tours, fishing trips, snorkelling, hiking, biking, beach picnic or game fishing.
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Marcella’s Resort (Toula Harbour View Resort)
 Marcella’s Resort is situated only 10 minutes by road from the centre of town and approximately 15 minutes from the domestic terminal in Vava’u. The resort is located on the hill of famous Port of Refuge in Vava'u, and has breath taking views from each of the rooms.
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Accommodation:
Marcella’s Resort features 9 spacious harbour view bungalows in a lush, tropical garden setting. All bungalows are decorated in the traditional Tongan style and furnished with a double bed, single bed, sitting area, tiled floor and bathroom with a hot water shower. Each room offers spectacular views overlooking the harbour. You can sit here and relax whilst enjoying the ocean breeze. The rooms are serviced daily and fresh flowers are provided for your enjoyment.
Amenities:
The fully licensed restaurant and bar is open every day for breakfast and dinner. Lunch or light lunch packs can be provided for those venturing out on daytrips. For groups of 10 people or more the resort can organize a BBQ, special buffet or a traditional Tongan night featuring a string band and dance performance.
Activities:
The resort has it’s own tennis court for those who enjoy a game or two. The jetty is only a five minute walk away, where you can swim in sheltered waters of the Port of Refuge. The resort can also arrange activities such as boat and land tours, sailing, kayaking, snorkel trips, island tours, bush treks and daytrips to Treasure Island for a day of snorkelling and swimming.
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The Tongan Beach Resort
 The Tongan Beach Resort is located in the beautiful Vava'u island group. This resort has been built not only to offer comfortable accommodation, but also to preserve the island lifestyle. The resort offers a fabulous beachfront location, safe swimming at all tides, snorkeling out the front of the jetty and also water skiing and sea kayaking is available.
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Accommodation:
The Tongan Beach Resort has western style bungalows, which have all recently been refurbished and have inspiring views of the golden sand beach and crystal clear waters of the Port of Refuge Harbour and beautiful "Hiku Tamole" Beach. The accommodation consists of twelve double rooms all with private toilets and hot showers, fridge, electric fans and tea/coffee making facilities.
Amenities:
The restaurant is built in the traditional Tongan Fale style, and specializes in European cuisine and local fish dishes fresh from the sea. The resort also offers a Tongan feast with traditional string band and floor show for entertainment. Start the evening with a cocktail with the sand between your toes in the Sand Bar, listen to the water lapping on the beach as you dine in the open air, fully licensed restaurant offering Pacific Cuisine. The Tongan Beach Resort also offers a small library so you can relax on the beach with a good book to read.
Activities:
The Tongan Beach Resort are more then happy to organise activities to keep you busy during your stay in Vava’u. You can be picked up from the jetty and taken on a short boat trip to snorkel or even get dropped off on a deserted island for lunch. Enjoy a day of sport fishing or whale watching. You can explore the harbour by kayak, discover inspiring views and ride through plantations by mountain bike or walk the short distance through the local village and experience the rich culture. Or simple relax on the beach, or in a hammock under the shade of a tree.
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Mounu Island Resort
 Mounu Island Resort is a tropical island paradise located in the Vava'u Archipelago. This tropical island resort hideaway is thirty minutes by boat from the main township of Vava'u. Located on a 6.5 acre coral island fringed by white coral sands and set amidst spectacular coral reefs.
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Accommodation:
Mounu Island Resort only offers three superior private units each situated on the water's edge providing stunning views of the surrounding islands and reefs. Each room offers the choice of double or twin beds, toilet, hot shower and private sun deck. The units are linked to the restaurant/bar complex by bush walkways.
Amenities:
Called Moby Dick's, the restaurant is situated on the water's edge at the western end of the island. The perfect position to enjoy a pre-dinner drink watching the magnificent tropical sunsets. Moby Dick's serves lunch and dinner specialising in fresh seafood dishes caught from the surrounding waters. The bar has a wide selection of beer, wine, spirits and liqueurs.
Activities:
The pristine coral reefs and white sandy beaches around Mounu offer world-class snorkelling and swimming. Kayak trips around the island are available free of charge when staying at the resort which offers you an opportunity to paddle to one of the closer uninhabited islands with a packed lunch for the day. Troll and bottom fish the surrounding reefs in their longboat or cast a line from the shore. The remote uninhabited islands to the south of Mounu are home to prolific colonies of sea birds. Day trips can be arranged to these islands where you will be taken ashore to view at close range the habitat and behaviour of the numerous species.
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