Lifuka

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Contents 1 Lifuka, Tonga 1.1 Background 1.2 Charts 1.3 Radio Nets 1.4 Approach and Navigation 1.5 Check-in facilities 1.6 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 1.7 Anchorages 1.8 Offshore Islands 1.9 Routes/Passages To/From 1.10 Tourism & things to do ashore 1.11 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 1.12 Garbage Disposal 1.13 Laundry 1.14 Grocery Stores 1.15 Eateries 1.16 Motorbike & Car Rentals 1.17 Marine Stores & Facilities 1.18 Repairs 1.19 Transportation 1.20 References & Publications 1.21 Cruiser's Friends 1.22 Forum Discussions 1.23 External Links 1.24 Personal Notes 2 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Lifuka, Tonga

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	19°48.38′S, 174°21.11′W
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	Local chartlet

Background

The Ha'apai group in Tonga should not be missed. Although more challenging than the waters of Vava'u, one can be assured of uncrowded, pristine anchorages with great snorkelling, diving and beaches.

Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.

Charts

Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.

Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

Submit details of local radio Nets.

• Fins 'n' Flukes are available on channel 16 and happy to provide forecast info upon request.

Approach and Navigation

• Approaching Lifuka Island and Pangai Harbour from the North keep the first large marker to your port side and give it a wide berth. Keep the following two taller markers to your starboard side. Lights may not be functioning. The harbour approach and entrance is very wide and easy with an average depth of eight meters. Once in the harbour it is possible to come stern to on the big red bollards. The harbour is a soft mud anchorage with poor holding. Be careful when you come in on the tender as the harbour steps are as slippery as an eel*

Check-in facilities

Clearing in and out is the most straightforward of all the ports in Tonga and if one has already cleared in at Nuku'alofa or Vava'u, the process is free and takes 5 minutes.

• Fins 'n' Flukes - give us a call on 16 if you are having trouble with your approach.
• Pangai For chartlets of the approaches to Pangai harbour please see Mariner's Cafe and/or call Mariner's Cafe on VHF Ch 16 for any info.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Submit Marina details.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Offshore Islands

List Islands

• Ofolanga, Mounga'one, Kao, Tofua, Ha'anno, Nukunamo, Uoleva, Tatafa, Hakauata, Luangahu, Lofanga, Uiha

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

• Lifuka, Luahoko, Ha'anno (Mushroom Rock).
• Lifuka, Uoleva, Uiha

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

• Fins 'n' Flukes offer diving, snorkeling, whale watching, PADI courses, bike hire, tank fills, gear service, free wi-fi internet (own laptop req), postcards, general info and advice.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

• Petrol, Diesel and 2 stroke oil are normally available but fuels may be of poor quality with high water content.

Garbage Disposal

• Ha'apai has no waste management system in place, please ensure to take out what you bring in. Waste can be better dealt with in Nuku'alofa.

Laundry

• No service available.

Grocery Stores

• Local stores provide an assortment of tinned, frozen and preserved goods. Variety is severly limited and fresh produce is rare. The market opens early and may have bannanas, Papaya and Water Melon. The Chinese run stores have the most stuff and are cheaper than Tongan outlets as they buy from the Chinese to re sell.

Eateries

• The Talahiva Restaurant offers BBQ, Kentucky Chicken, Chicke Nugggets, Fish Nuggets and Curry served with either local root crops or chips. Five dollars sees massive Tongan portions in return.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

• Push bikes can be hired from Fins 'n' Flukes

Marine Stores & Facilities

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

• There are no chandlery stores in Ha'apai and even the most basic tools or hardware are usually unavailable. PTH in Nuku'alofa or Vava'u is your best shot. Be prepared for shocking price tags though.

Repairs

• DIY only.

Transportation

Transportation to mainland or other countries, etc.

• Chathams Pacific Airline

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

• Fins 'n' Flukes can be contacted on channel 16 callsign "Malolo" or by phone on 00 676 8870141.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

Links to relevant websites.

• Fins 'n' Flukes - Diving and Whale Watching, Lifuka Island, Ha'apai, Tonga.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

• Deserted beaches everywhere and beautiful hard coral reefs.

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