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Tonga Tourist Information
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The following Tonga tourist information facts should help answer any questions you have:
Tonga is one of the cheapest destinations of the main South Pacific islands so you'll find your money stretching further than Hawaii, The Cook Islands or Tahiti. Tipping is not encouraged and contrary to Polynesian culture. Most credit cards and travellers cheques are readily accepted and there are ATM machines at Westpac and ANZ banks in Nuku'alofa and Neiafu. Currency is the Tongan dollar.
Money and Currency
Tonga lies to the south of its South Pacific neighbours, making the climate here slightly cooler and the humidity less intense. Winter nights even call for a light jumper. There is a distinct tourist season which falls in with the arrival of humpback whales and the yachting season, both coinciding between June and October. Outside of this period, tourism is usually in a lull, especially in Vavau where many hotels and restaurants hibernate. Flights during Christmas are more difficult to get as locals return home from overseas for their holidays.
Tonga Weather
Getting to Tonga is straight-forward with direct flights between Los Angeles, New Zealand and Australia, although most flights are on a weekly basis only. Direct flights operate extensively to and from other south pacific countries but again mostly on a weekly basis. So, if you are trying to organise a trip outside of the 1-week, 2-week structure, then you will need to do some shuffling.
International Flights to Tonga
Entry Requirements
Travel Insurance is advisable for any visit to Tonga. Local private doctors are good but hospitals are generally short staffed and under-funded and can handle basic emergencies only. Mercy flights to Australia or New Zealand are provided in extreme cases.
English is widely spoken. Crime is virtually non-existent although petty theft is quite common. Electricity is 240 volts.
Other Useful Facts
Festivals and Special Events
Local Flights, Sea Transfers and Car Hire
Package Holidays
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