Visit Nuku'Alofa,
Tonga - Nuku'Alofa,
Tongatapu, Tonga - Nuku'Alofa, Tonga
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Nukuʻalofa is the capital of the
Kingdom of Tonga. It is located on the north coast of the island of Tongatapu, in the southernmost island group of Tonga.
Nuku'alofa Things to Do, Nuku'alofa Things to See
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Biking
Tongatapu
Island is very flat and ideal for exploring by bike. There are cycle rentals in Nuku'alofa and some guesthouses also provide bikes for their guests to rent.
Day
Trips to
Offshore Island Resorts
There are daily excursions from Nuku'alofa to the offshore islands, where you can relax on the island’s beautiful beaches, join in the daily activities then return later in the day. The islands are very close – it is only a 15 minute trip to
Pangaimotu (the nearest), and less than an hour to
Royal Sunset (the farthest). There are bars and restaurants available.
Diving &
Game Fishing
There is superb diving in the islands north of Nuku'alofa. Two game-fishing charter companies also operate out of Nuku'alofa - Royal Sunset Fishing and
Dive Tours and
Blue Water Fishing Charters. The fishing grounds are off the northern coast of Tongatapu Island.
Heilala
Festival
A week-long celebration coinciding with the
King's Birthday in July, and featuring parades, workshops, a beauty pageant, music arts, feasting and sports competitions.
Island Tours
Several companies offer tours around the island and the
Tongan National Centre also has a cultural tour and lunch (bookings essential).
Royal Palace
Surrounded by large lawns and giant
Norfolk pines, Tonga's famous Royal Palace dominates the seafront. This large
Victorian timber building was prefabricated in New Preparing
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1882, when the upstairs verandah was added. The palace is not open to the public but there is a good view from the waterfront on the west side.
Royal
Tombs
Tongan sovereigns, their wives, husbands and close relatives have been buried at the tombs at the
Mala'ekula (a large park area) since 1893.
It's not open to the public but there is a reasonable view from the fence.
Sailing
Nuku'alofa is a hub for international yachts, particularly from March to October. Faua
Harbour has basic facilities but there are more extensive facilities at the Nuku'alofa
Yacht &
Motor Club, where visiting yachties are welcome.
Snorkelling
Yellow Pier (at the end of Tupoulahi
Road) is a good spot for swimming and snorkelling, with lots of small fish and the occasional ray.
Talamahu
Market
Tonga’s largest fruit, vegetable and handicraft market is open everyday except Sunday, with an abundance of local foods and inexpensive handcrafts.
The market is a hub of activity, particularly on Saturday mornings, and the perfect place to meet the locals.
Colourful local produce for sale includes papaya, mango, sweet potatoes, taro, yams Traditional Tongan Carving Tonga Visitors Bureauand plantains.
- published: 23 Oct 2014
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