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Group of islands in the Kingdom of Tonga
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Ha'apai is an island group of about 60 islands in Tonga, south of the Vava'u group and north of Tongatapu. Only 20 islands are constantly inhabited. Close to one of the islands, Tofua, in the west of the group, is where the Mutiny on the Bounty occurred in 1789. The total population is approximately 5,500, out of which 2,500 live on the main island of Pangai. There are plenty of sandy beaches plus good diving and snorkelling and the opportunity to see some whales. But, basically, Ha'apai is a place to relax and get away from the rat race.
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A tiny uninhabited island with white sand beaches lined with coconut and palm trees. It is said to be a true 'Robinson Crusoe' island. It is quite remote, but day trips are available from nearby islands.
Bar and cafe
Six rooms.
Nine rooms in the center of town. Bicycles can be rented here.
Ha'apai's largest guest house, with 12 rooms.
Simple luxury on the best beach in Ha'apai.
Ten fales by the sea. With diving and whale watching available on site
Five octagonal ocean-front fales on this otherwise deserted island that can be reached on foot from Pangai at low tide (this crossing is potentially dangerous).
German-run resort with 12 large, comfortable bungalows right on the beach. Each bungalow has a verandah overlooking the sea. Provides the base for Ocean Blue Diving and can also offer kayakking, horseback riding and boat trips to "meet the whales".
The villa is designed to host only one party at a time with a maximum of four persons.
By ferry
The MV Outuanga'ofa travels once a week from Nuku’alofa, Tongatapu to Pangai, usually departing on Monday and arriving on Tuesday. It makes a return journey to Nuku’alofa on Wednesday evening.
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