Vava‘u

A northern island group in Tonga, famous across the South Pacific for its natural sheltered harbor, sailing and swimming with humpback whales.

Vavaʻu is the northern island group of Tonga, made up of one main island and numerous smaller islands separated by fjord-like channels. The main town, Neiafu, sits on the "Port of Refuge", a famous yacht anchorage in the South Pacific, where visitors can charter boats to cruise around the islands, dive and kayak. From about July to October, humpback whales visit the nearby waters, and swimming with them is the signature experience here, while sea caves such as Swallows' Cave are also popular. May to October is the cooler, drier season. You can reach Vavaʻu by domestic flight from Nukuʻalofa to Vavaʻu Airport, or by ferry.

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