Fafa Island
Fafā
A privately owned resort island north of the capital, with white sand, coconut palms and coral reef. Visit for a day trip or stay in a traditional thatched bungalow.
Fafā Island lies about 7 kilometers north of Nukuʻalofa, and the entire island is owned by a single resort. Traditional thatched-roof villas are tucked among the coconut palms. White sand beaches surround the island, and the lagoon is clear, making it ideal for snorkeling and kayaking. Non-guests can buy a day-trip package that includes round-trip boat tickets and lunch, which must be booked in advance. The boat ride takes about 30 minutes. The resort was restored and reopened after the 2022 tsunami. Birds such as buff-banded rails are common on the island.
Opening hours
Day trips by reservation only
Nearby sights
- Pangaimotu Island
- Royal Palace, Nuku'alofa
- Talamahu Market
- Centenary Church (Free Wesleyan)
- Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua
- Mala'e Kula Royal Tombs
- Langi Royal Tombs, Lapaha
- Captain Cook's Landing Place