MALO E LELEI....FEFE HAKE? ........so we say in Tonga as a greeting to all visitors to our shores. Literally, it means "HELLO, QUITE THANKFUL TO SEE YOU'RE FINE, HOW AR
E YOU?"We warmly welcome you all to the unknown but dynamic islands of Ha'apai, in the Kingdom of Tonga. Tiny, idyllic but very beautiful, quiet and peaceful, the Ha'apai islands are bountiful with deserted white sandy beaches and pristine clear blue waters excellent for swimming and snorkeling. For those with a passion for diving and exploring the underwater world, there are magnificent underwater caves and many coral reefs adorned with a variety of colored fish and coral species, just pick your choice for a memorable excursion! Ha'apai has a rich history, its people still maintain a strong adherence to Tongan culture, and it has a laid-back island pace to life.
Come visit the Ha'apai Islands, a unique destination that fulfills every traveler's desire for long lasting memories.
"This is the South Pacific of travel posters - low coral islands, colorful lagoons and reefs, kilometers of deserted white beaches fringed with coconut palms, towering volcanoes... It has all this and yet only a scattering of tourists visit each year." - Lonely Planet
About the Ha'apai Islands
The islands of Ha'apai are scattered between the main island of Tongatapu to the south and the Vavau islands to the north. Altogether there are 65 islands in the Ha'apai Group but only 17 are inhabited. There are two types of islands in the group, ie a low lying coral islands chain to the east and a volcanic islands chain to the west. The volcanic island of Tofua is the biggest in the group with an area of 45 square kilometers. Tofua is an active volcano. Ha'apai is home for 8000 plus happy, fun and peace loving people. (See map of Ha'apai Group in the Tonga Islands on www.mapsouthpacific.com/tonga/index.html)
