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Activities, Sports and Tourist Attractions in Tonga
Whale Watching - Humpback Whales
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Humpback whales arrive in Tonga waters from about June through to
November. The whales come here to calve and to mate.
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They can be found throughout the Vava'u group.
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You may see these dramatic beasts and possibly hear their songs while
in the water or even reverberating from inside your Moorings yacht.
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It is even possible to swim with the whales. There are many whale
watching programs and guides in the area that can be arranged via the
base.
Jewellery
Very good Jewellery makes are found in Vava'u. Carving of bone are especially
desirable. The carvings generally represent a traditional motif.
The South Pacific Sailing base shop showcases samples of local carvings and jewellery. Please ask the base staff for further details or specific order information.
Water Sports
Diving & Snorkeling
Diving
& snorkeling are excellent in the beautiful South Pacific setting.
We do not allow dive gear on our yachts and whilst the diving here is
fantastic to see any good spots one needs to go with a dive company because
waters around dive sites are all over 150ft deep with no where to anchor.
The dive companies will pick you up from your yacht and take you on a
three tank dive and drop you back to the yacht all for around US$60.
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Dolphin Pacific Diving
Website:
www.academydivers.com
Phone: +676 70292
Email: divedpd@kalianetvav.to
Full-service Dive Centre featuring guided diving using two robust diesel
cruisers. IDEA elite training center, tertiary-level diving instruction.
PADI certification.
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Beluga Diving
Website:
www.belugadivingvavau.com
Phone: +676 70327
Email: beluga@kalianetvav.to
PADI Dive Centre offers diving adventures for both novice and experienced
level divers; dive instruction and first-aid training also available.
Fishing
Fishing gear can be hired trolling lures and the best way to fish / a
local shop in Neiafu rents gear and sells lures.
Sports fishing is excellent. Here the fisherman can find Mahi Mahi, Sailfish
and Yellowtail Tuna.
 Sea Kayaking
Kayaks can be booked for client with The Moorings (please contact your
Moorings office).
Kayaks are a great way to see the island and see the locals up close.
Caving
- Land & Underwater
Both on land & un derwater, is spectacular and easily accessible. With
water temperatures around a pleasant 23C to 30C (73F to 86F) snorkelling,
surfing, swimming and diving are great in any of the major island groups.
Volcanoes, shipwrecks, canyons, coral reefs, a stunning variety of reef
fish and visibility that in places reaches 70m (230ft) make the snorkelling
and diving spectacular.
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