Tonga travel guide and holiday information

Many major airlines have regular weekly flights to Tonga, flying directly from Australia and New Zealand. Air New Zealand, Qantas, Emirates and United Airlines are some of the carriers servicing Tonga. These airlines often serve Tonga cheap flights and last minute specials throughout the year. Book Tonga Flights online and you will be surprised at the savings you can find.

For those wishing to book a Tonga Holiday Package, some great holiday deals are available, from island resorts staying in a superior class Fale, you are guaranteed a truly unique island experience on your Tonga Holiday. With pre paid taxes, accommodation and airport transfers included, Tonga Package Holidays are the best deal money can buy!

With the main island boasting resort style accommodation, alternative forms of lodging can be found across the range of islands in Tonga. So if you are searching for luxury resorts, or staying in the Tongan style beach hut or Fale, your stay in this South Pacific paradise is sure to be enjoyable. Book Tonga Hotels online and secure the best price Tonga accommodation today!

The entertainment in Tonga is not only limited to sandy beaches, cocktails and an excellent atmosphere. Some of the things you can do in Tonga include the following:

• Festivals – Tonga has quite a few festivals for travellers to involve themselves in, with the most popular being the Heilala Festival from the end of June to beginning of July. This is the perfect opportunity to absorb some local culture, with traditional singing and dancing being main attractions to the event.

• Whale Watching – The tourist season coincidently occurs at the same time as other guests are arriving in the region – Humpback Wales. If you’re looking for a bit of an adventure holiday or just a cruise out on the water, whale watching can be an excellent experience. This is a must see and one of the main reasons travellers head to the Vava’u islands of Tonga.

• Nightlife on Tongatapu – This group of islands is the home of the capital Nuku'alofa and is a popular destination for tourists. Whether you’ve come to Tonga for budget travel, a family vacation or papering in the “friendly islands” an experience in the capital, Nuku'alofa is not to be missed. The area boasts many bars, cafés and restaurants for you to peruse at your leisure.

As Tonga lies a little further south than its Polynesian neighbours, it climate is slightly cooler and the humidity isn’t quite as high - travellers should not expect the same climate as Fiji or Samoa.  Tonga’s main tourist season occurs during the winter months (From around May to October) and visitors may want to pack light clothing for the day time and a little heavier clothing (such as light jackets or jumpers) for the night.

Most visitors to Tonga are granted a 31-day visa on arrival and extension can be made up to 6 months (for a fee) in person at the Immigration Office in Nuku'alofa. Visitors wishing to work, research or study in Tonga must first arrange Visas through their nearest Consulate or Embassy before travel.