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| Vava'u and the other 40 odd islands that make up this stunningly beautiful group, in the north of the Kingdom of Tonga archipelago, is a very special piece of paradise. Now easily accessible from Tongatapu, Fiji and Samoa through airline connections. Vava'u, to its advantage, still remains off the beaten track of mass tourism South Pacific travel routes. This is a place where you can be free to be yourself. Where pressures are washed away by the gentle lapping of the sea on stunningly beautiful white coral sand beaches and the whisper of the trade winds through lush green coconut plantation.
On the main island of Vava'u is located the group's tiny capital of Neiafu perched above Port of Refuge Harbour, unquestionably one of the most spectacular and beautiful natural harbours in the world. Neiafu and its surrounding villages are home to about a third of the Vava'u Islands overall population of about 20,000. The majority of the Vava'u people live in small villages dotted on islands throughout the group. Situated at Neiafu are all the government agencies including the hospital, customs and immigration departments, police headquarters, the post office and a variety of small shops, two supermarkets and the region's fresh produce market. The climate in Vava'u is very pleasant being year round slightly cooler and less humid than most neighbouring countries in similar subtropical latitudes. The temperatures range between 18-25 degrees Celcius during April through October and 24-32 degrees Celcius between November and March. Trade winds blow a fairly constant 13-18 knots during winter month with the breeze being more light and variable during the summer. At times the lush verdant islands attract passing rainclouds and on such occasions the skies open up with breathtaking tropical downpours giving everyone an enjoyable cooling rainbath. Here life is still simple - people find time to enjoy the wonders of nature. |
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