Kao Volcano
Kao
A nearly perfect cone-shaped volcanic island north of Tofua, rising about 1,046 meters. It is the highest point in Tonga and can be seen from Lifuka on clear days.
Kao is a nearly perfect cone-shaped dormant volcano about 1,046 meters high, the highest point in the Kingdom of Tonga. The island is uninhabited, and its slopes are covered in forest. On clear days, its outline rises straight from the sea and is visible from Lifuka's west coast or from the boat, and it is especially dramatic as a silhouette at sunset. Climbing requires a professional expedition, since the slopes are steep with no trail, and the round trip takes a full day, so almost no tourists attempt it. Most people simply view it from the boat as they circle the island on the way to Tofua.
Opening hours
Viewing open all day; landing on the island requires an expedition tour
Nearby sights
- Tofua Volcano
- Uoleva Island
- ʻUiha Island
- Swim with Humpback Whales in Ha'apai
- Lifuka Island by Bicycle
- Velata Mound Fortress
- Shirley Baker Monument
- Pangai