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WILLKOMMEN
IM KOENIGREICH TONGA!
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Das Koenigreich Tonga ist Polynesiens aelteste
and letzte Monarchie. Tonga liegt 3200 km nordoestlich von Sydney
and 5000 km suedlich von Hawaii. Da Tonga leicht westlich der
Datumslinie liegt ist es das erste Land der Erde welches den
neuen Tag begruesst. Die Inselgruppe besteht aus 171 Inseln
welche sich ueber 700,000 Quadratkilometer Ozean erstrecken.
Tongatapu, die Hauptinsel, wird von Air New
Zealand mit Direktfluegen von Auckland (Neuseeland), Apia (Samoa)
und Los Angeles, von der Fidschianischen Fluggesellschaft von
Fidschi und von Pacific Blue Airlines (Samoa) von Auckland (Neuseeland)
und Apia (Samoa) angeflogen.
(Bitte besuchen sie den englischsprachige 'airfares' Bereich
dieser Seite fuer weitere Informationen bezueglich Flugplaenen
und Tarifen der Fluggesellschaften). |
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 Tongatapu
(Tonganisch: "Heilige Insel im Sueden" ist die erste
Station eines jeden besuchers der mit dem Flugzeug anreist.
Tongatapu ist relativ flach, bietet aber trotzdem eine Fuelle
Sehenswuerdigkeiten: Hoehlen, von gewaltigen Wellen angetriebene
Wasserfontaenen, Korallenriffe und diverse archaeologische Staetten.
Nuku'alofa, Tongas Hauptstadt, liegt an der Kueste und ist die
Heimat von 22,000 Einwohnern von denen viele noch traditionelle
Kleidung tragen. Nuku'Alofa ist auch Sitz der koeniglichen Familie.
Der Koenigspalast an der Strandpromenade ist ein wunderschoenes
viktoriansiches Gebaeude im Zuckerbaeckerstil und ist zum Wahrzeichen
Tongas avanciert. |
| Die in der gleichen Lagune wie Tongatapu
gelegenen Inseln Atata, Fafa
und Pangaimotu sind von weissen
Sandstraenden und glasklarem tuerkisen Wasser umgeben. Dies
macht diese kleinen Eilande zu einem perfekten Ort um einen
sonnigen nachmittag oder gar ein paar gemaechliche Tage zu verbringen.
Tauchen, Schwimmen, Schnorcheln, Segeln, WindSurfen und paddelnk
sind Aktivitaeten welche sowohl von den kleinen Inseln wie auchTongatapu
selbst organisiert werden koennen. Die Regierung hat diverse
Riffe unter Naturschutz gestellt welche sich ideal schnorchelnd
oder tauchend erforschenlassen. Hakaumama'o Reef, Monu'afe Island
Park, Pangaimotu Reef Reserve und Malinoa Island sind die Heimat
von Tintenfischen, Zackenbarschen, Anemonenfische, vielen anderen
farbsnfrohen Riff-Fischen ind Muscheln. Bitte sehen Sie unter
dem Menuepunkt 'Day Tours' fuer
weitere Details zu Ausfluegen zu diesen Reservaten. |
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The Tongan Island Group also comprises Eua Island,
The Ha'apai Group, The Vava'u Island Group, and the Niua Island
Group. These islands feature marvelous beaches, fine diving
and snorkelling.
Eua Island is a 7 minute plane ride or 2 hours by
ferry from Tongatapu.
Eua is dramatically different from the other island groups with
its rugged landscape with tropical rain forests, caves, bush
lands, sandy beaches and dramatic cliffs.
Bush Walking is a popular activity and there is whale watching
from July-October.
Cave diving is the newest discovered secret on the island. |
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The islands of the Ha'apai
Group are located in the centre of the Kingdom and are 100km
north of Tongatapu. They are low-lying atolls with beautiful
deserted white sandy beaches lined with palm trees. The Ha'apai
Group consists of 62 islands, however only two islands: Lifuka
and Foa Islands offer a standard level of tourist accommodation.
Sandy Beach Resort on the Island of Foa offers diving, snorkelling,
kayaking, and a magnificent white sandy beach with excellent
swimming. Check out the Island
Combinations for holiday packages combining various Tongan
Group Islands. Trips range from 2 days to 9 days and include
two or more islands featuring round trip airfare, airport transfers,
accommodation and meals where specified.
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Vava'u
group of islands situated 240km north of Tongatapu have one
of the most picturesque yacht harbours in the world and is known
for its excellent diving,snorkeling,game fishing,sea kayaking,
sailing and whale watching. There are 64 islands with most of
them high and densely forested. There are 31 of these islands
that remain uninhabited. The islands of Vava'u offer some of
the world's finest sailing areas with their safe anchorages
and secluded coves. Neiafu, the capital city of the Vava'u Group
is a quaint seaside town that comes to life when its harbours
fill with yachts and whales from July to October. During this
time visitors can watch the mama whales playing with their new-born
calves. A popular activity is whale watching and also diving
and snorkelling with the whales. Vava'u is also fisherman's
paradise with marlin and other game fish. Besides being a yachting
haven and hosting one of the most popular game fishing tournaments
in the South Pacific, Vava'u is also renowned year round for
its diving, snorkelling, sailing and sea kayaking activities.
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Niuas are situated 400km north of Vava'u.
Because they are so remote, they offer a unique travel experience
as few tourists have discovered this magical paradise.The remote
Niuas (meaning rich in coconuts) consist of 3 small volcanic
islands; Niuatoputapu,
Niuafo'ou and Tafahi.
Because the Niuas have very little tourism, Tongan tradition
remains very much alive and life has changed very little throughout
the years. Airlines Tonga and Peau Vava'u offer weekly air services
to Niuafo'ou and Niuatoputapu. Tafahi Island is reached by boat
from Niuatoputapu. There is ferry service to the Niuas with
approximately 6 sailings per year. Visitors who make the effort
to visit the Niuas are rewarded with a true cultural experience,
magnificent scenery, and beautiful beaches. |
 Tonga
has been named "The Friendly Islands" as they are
renowned for their friendly population. Although Tongan is the
major language, English is widely spoken throughout most of
the island group. During your visit to Tonga, you will want
to experience a local feast with island dancing. Tongan dances
for females are subtle, artistic and require the dancer to convey
meaning with an economy of motion. Their costumes are decorated
with leaves, beads, shells, flowers and pandanus. They sway,
sing, smile broadly and tell stories with their hand movements.
While the female dances are gentle and accompanied by music,
the male dances are meant to convey the fierce warrior spirit
of Tongan tradition. The movements are rapid using spears, clubs,
drumming, beating and fierce cries. Fire Dancing is also very
popular in Tonga. |
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Check (Above)
the Tonga Island Section
for all that Tonga has to offer
for your up coming holiday |
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