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21 Reasons to Holiday in Vava’u Kingdom of Tonga
Treat yourself, you deserve it!
That’s a good question! Think middle of the South Pacific and you are getting warm
“So where is Tonga”
It’s the northern island group that looks like a jelly fish
“And where is Vava’u, Tonga”
www.fijiairways.comDeparting Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane,
Auckland, Singapore, Hong Kong , Los Angeles to Nadi to Vava’u Tonga
“And how do we get there?”
Vava’u Villa of course, check them out on www.bookings.com and
www.tripadvisor.com You will arrive in the day time.
“And where will we stay?”
But if you get lost on the way from the airport you will arrive at night, this has never been a problem but you could be the first so this is what to look for
at night
www.vavauvilla.com
Most rooms are large, the linen is beautiful and you have a selection of pillows. Each room has an ensuite and hot showers.
“What will room be like?”
There is a fully stocked bar and the largest wine selection on the island, the restaurant “Island Fresh” only serves fresh island produce, much of it is grown on the property and most e
the property & everything is organic
“Is there a bar and restaurant?”
Restaurant & Bar
Freshly baked bread, Fresh Fruit, Cereal, and Coffee (Vanilla cured bacon on request)
“What’s for breakfast?”
“Ok the basics are covered now give me all the other reasons why I should
holiday in Vava’u”
Go snorkelling with Don and Pat on Hakau Adventures. Swallows Cave, Mariners Caves & Coral Gardens are a must! www.hakauadventures.com
1. Go Snorkeling
with Tongan Expeditions (PADI Certified Dive Master) (Wreck, cave, wall, drift and swim through
all available, learn to dive www.tonganexpeditions.com (packages available.)
2. Scuba Diving
Or you could go big game fishing with Keith of Kiwi Magic www.kiwimagictonga.com
3. Big Game Fishing
Or take your pick go with Steve on Blue Marlin Magic www.bluemarlinmagic.com
If Marlin are not you thing then try GT Poppin’ with Kurt www.luckysbeach.com/GT-Fishing.php
3. Poppin’Fishing
Get sea sick then go for an Vava’u Island tour on a Kart Safari with
Sandy and the team
4. Go-Karts
Or sail to Nuku on 52 ft sloop, Jocara with Charles and Nikki www.southpacificseaadventures.com
5. Sailing
Why not walk up Mt Talau and take a selfie6. Hiking
Or listen to the Tongan People singing in church and join in if you can
7. Experience Tonga’s Churches
8. Join in the CraftsJoin Tongan people in whatever crafts they are
working on watch an even try yourself
Get Ian to take you on a tour of the Zero Waste Coconut Oil Factory, its not very complicated.
www.tasteoftonga.com
9. Factory Tour
Taste of Tonga: Zero Waste Process
Receive coconutsRemove
coconut from husk Remove shell
Husk pounded and bagged and exported as absorbent material
Shells for electricityPress coconut to remove
oil
Grind coconuts
Turn shells into electricity, No imported diesel
Husk
EXPORT: Virgin Coconut Oil
Maggot food
Pig food
Post press coconut flakes
Chicken and duck food
For more informationIan [email protected]+676 8411099+676 71010
Pig and chicken slaughter
waste
Pig poop to bio gas
Dry to remove water
Coconut oil soap
Biochar
Visit a Vanilla plantation and see how they cure vanilla for Queen Vanilla www.queen.com.au
10. Vanilla Plantation Tour
11. Help Feed the Pigs
Whilst there see how pig poop is turned into bio gas …… and then into soap.
( not quite that directly)
12. Learn about Biogas
There is no 13th thing to do, move to 14th
13. Unlucky slide
Go shopping at the marketi (Tongan for market)for fresh fruit or some local handicrafts
14. Shopping
Go Kayaking with the Friendly Island Kayak Company www.fikco.com
15. Kayaking
Or explore the fresh water cave at Toula (beware of the monster in the back left corner of the
cave)
16. Explore
Walk along the reef edge at low tide or wade along at high tide
17. Go for a Stroll
18. Visit Ene’io Beach & Botanical Gardens
Have two to many Rum Punches with Lawrence at The Bounty Bar and stay for the Fakaleti show (The
most fun you can have with your pants on...apparently)
19. Relax
20. Help us pick fresh vegetables from the garden for your dinner at the
Vava’u Villa Island Fresh Restaurant
21. Once you have done all that then come home to the Villa and relax with the gang and enjoy a cold drink whilst you wait for
one of Vanessa’s Island Fresh meals. (let us know about diet requirements and we will
do our best to assist)
Restaurant and
Bar
Buy some Vanilla or Coconut Oil
Can you come alone? Absolutely, singles and couples are all welcome, if you get lonely
then the manager, “Spot the Dog” will keep you company. If that doesn’t work then
skype a friend on the free wifi.
Spot loves visitors at Vava’u Villa especially if they feed him toast.
www.vavauvilla.com
Email Vanessa for pricing and availability, let her know what your interests are and she will send you all the details.
[email protected] [email protected] Phone +676 8411099
Need more information?
