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| - | + | <h2>Neiafu, Tonga</h2> | |
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| + | <td colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;"> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Small info}}</span> (<i>Click links for more information</i>) | ||
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| + | <th> <center><img src="/images/7/72/World_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="World icon.png" alt="" /></center> | ||
| + | </th><td> <span class="fck_mw_template">{{Coord|42|25.12|N|124|25.96|W|}}</span> | ||
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| + | <th> <center><img src="/images/a/a2/Photo_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Photo icon.png" alt="" /></center> | ||
| + | </th><td> <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=42.424945&ln=-124.416647&z=2&k=0&a=1&tab=2">Photo gallery</a> | ||
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| + | <th> <center><img src="/images/0/0f/Chart_icon.png" _fck_mw_filename="Chart icon.png" alt="" /></center> | ||
| + | </th><td> <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=42.418667&lon=-124.432667&scale=24000&zoom=50&type=1">Local chartlet</a> | ||
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| - | "Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom comprising 176 islands with a surface area of about 750 square kilometres scattered over 700,000 square kilometres of the South Pacific. | + | <tr> |
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| + | </th><td> <a href="http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt%3D-45.097512%26ln%3D170.970415%26z%3D4%26k%3D1%26a%3D1%26tab%3D1">Photo gallery</a> | ||
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| + | </th><td> <a href="http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm?lat=-33.34&lon=115.642&scale=17716535&zoom=100&type=0&icon=0&searchscope=dom&CFID=3460065&CFTOKEN=38761686&scriptfile=http://mapserver.mytopo.com/homepage/index.cfm&latlontype=DMS">Local chartlet</a> | ||
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| + | <h4>Overview</h4> | ||
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| + | </p><p>"Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom comprising 176 islands with a surface area of about 750 square kilometres scattered over 700,000 square kilometres of the South Pacific. | ||
Tonga stretches over about 800 kilometres (500 mi) in a north-south line about a third of the distance from New Zealand to Hawaii. Tonga is south of Samoa and east of Fiji. | Tonga stretches over about 800 kilometres (500 mi) in a north-south line about a third of the distance from New Zealand to Hawaii. Tonga is south of Samoa and east of Fiji. | ||
| - | + | </p><p><b>Cruising the region</b> | |
| - | + | </p><p>"Neiafu is on the southern coast of Utu Vava'u, the principal island of the Vava'u archipelago in northern Tonga. With the opening of The BoatYard here in August/September 2015 - a brand new yacht haulage and hard stand facility - Tonga will now have facility for boats to haul out and stay during cyclone season. | |
| - | + | </p><p>Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Data can be seen on the website free. | |
| - | "Neiafu is on the southern coast of Utu Vava'u, the principal island of the Vava'u archipelago in northern Tonga. With the opening of The BoatYard here in August/September 2015 - a brand new yacht haulage and hard stand facility - Tonga will now have facility for boats to haul out and stay during cyclone season. | + | </p><p>Be aware that Vava'u has 3 FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Read this article for their positions as well as Navigational Marker postions. |
| - | + | </p><p>In Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning. | |
| - | Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Data can be seen on the website free. | + | </p><p>Location: 18°41' 60 S 174°1' 60 W?" |
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| - | Be aware that Vava'u has 3 FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Read this article for their positions as well as Navigational Marker postions. | + | <h2>Charts</h2> |
| - | + | <p>Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | |
| - | In Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning. | + | </p> |
| - | + | <dl><dt>Chart Source | |
| - | Location: 18°41' 60 S 174°1' 60 W?" | + | </dt><dd>Chart No 822 Vava'u Group |
| - | + | </dd><dd>Chart No 82 Tongan Group | |
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| - | Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation. | + | <h2>Radio Nets</h2> |
| - | + | <p><i>Also see <a href="World MM Nets">World Cruiser's Nets</a></i> | |
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| - | + | <ul><li>n Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning. | |
| - | + | </li></ul> | |
| - | + | <h2>Local Weather</h2> | |
| - | + | <p>Local weather conditions? | |
| - | + | </p><p>Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
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| - | + | <ul><li>www.vavau.to/weather | |
| - | Local weather conditions? | + | </li></ul> |
| - | + | <h3>Approach</h3> | |
| - | Sources for Weather forecasts: | + | <p>Call the harbourmaster at "Neifu Marine & Ports" on VHF 26 (he also monitors VHF 16), and he will give you directions within the port. |
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| - | + | <h2>Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)</h2> | |
| - | + | <p><i>See <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Tonga">Tonga</a></i> | |
| - | Call the harbourmaster at "Neifu Marine & Ports" on VHF 26 (he also monitors VHF 16), and he will give you directions within the port. | + | |
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When entering Tongan waters, fly the Q flag. | When entering Tongan waters, fly the Q flag. | ||
| - | + | </p><p>On entering the harbour, if this is a first entry into Tonga, yachts should call Vava'u Radio on VHF 26. You may/may not receive a reply. | |
| - | On entering the harbour, if this is a first entry into Tonga, yachts should call Vava'u Radio on VHF 26. You may/may not receive a reply. | + | </p><p>Berthing for International Clearance |
| - | + | </p><p>Do not tie to the main ferry pier (the one perpendicular to the shore) - the ship's vertical rubber fendering makes it impossible to fender a yacht. Go alongside the fisherman's pier just before it and in busy times be prepared to let fellow sailors raft up. You may be asked for a small fee for use of the pier that belongs to the fishermen. | |
| - | Berthing for International Clearance | + | </p><p>Berthing Note: It is important you have your fenders high up on low tide (port side) as there is an overhanging edge which yachts with low freeboard could slide under. In strong winds blowing you onto the pier it can be difficult to get off. If you feel that docking here would be unwise, take a mooring buoy further inside the harbour and proceed directly to the officials who are usually understanding if you say it is dangerous. |
| - | + | </p><p>Departing Neiafu for another Island Group | |
| - | Do not tie to the main ferry pier (the one perpendicular to the shore) - the ship's vertical rubber fendering makes it impossible to fender a yacht. Go alongside the fisherman's pier just before it and in busy times be prepared to let fellow sailors raft up. You may be asked for a small fee for use of the pier that belongs to the fishermen. | + | </p><p>Day sailing within the island groups is not restricted, but a Local Movement Report (Small Craft) is required when moving between groups served by customs offices (see Documents for details). |
| - | + | </p><p>Any harbour dues should be paid prior to visiting Customs as the receipt needs to be shown to obtain the Local Movement Report. Go to Immigration first (no fee), and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (10 minute walk, road opposite Westpac heading north, fourth turn, end of tarred road, turn right, follow road, ministry of Infrastructure on right with major road working machinery). Customs by the main wharf must then be visited to obtain the Local Movement Report provided free on showing payment of Harbour dues. | |
| - | Berthing Note: It is important you have your fenders high up on low tide (port side) as there is an overhanging edge which yachts with low freeboard could slide under. In strong winds blowing you onto the pier it can be difficult to get off. If you feel that docking here would be unwise, take a mooring buoy further inside the harbour and proceed directly to the officials who are usually understanding if you say it is dangerous. | + | </p><p>There is no need to take you boat back to the fishing pier for a domestic check-out. On arrival at the next island group, one must contact Customs on arrival. When travelling between Nuku'alofa and Vava'u, or vice versa, one can request that the Local Movement Report includes Ha'apai if intending to stop in that island group. |
| - | + | </p><p>Outward International Clearance | |
| - | Departing Neiafu for another Island Group | + | </p><p>When leaving for a foreign port, you will need to clear out at the fishing pier where you arrived. Go to Immigration first, and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (see directions above). You then need to take your boat to the fishing pier and clear out with Customs. After Customs you are expected to leave immediately. |
| - | + | </p><p>Clearance Hours | |
| - | Day sailing within the island groups is not restricted, but a Local Movement Report (Small Craft) is required when moving between groups served by customs offices (see Documents for details). | + | </p><p>Boats are cleared between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday. They are closed for lunch, usually 12:30-13:30. Lunchtime, after-hours, and Saturday check-ins are available by special arrangement and for a fee. |
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| - | Any harbour dues should be paid prior to visiting Customs as the receipt needs to be shown to obtain the Local Movement Report. Go to Immigration first (no fee), and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (10 minute walk, road opposite Westpac heading north, fourth turn, end of tarred road, turn right, follow road, ministry of Infrastructure on right with major road working machinery). Customs by the main wharf must then be visited to obtain the Local Movement Report provided free on showing payment of Harbour dues. | + | |
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| - | There is no need to take you boat back to the fishing pier for a domestic check-out. On arrival at the next island group, one must contact Customs on arrival. When travelling between Nuku'alofa and Vava'u, or vice versa, one can request that the Local Movement Report includes Ha'apai if intending to stop in that island group. | + | |
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| - | Outward International Clearance | + | |
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| - | When leaving for a foreign port, you will need to clear out at the fishing pier where you arrived. Go to Immigration first, and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (see directions above). You then need to take your boat to the fishing pier and clear out with Customs. After Customs you are expected to leave immediately. | + | |
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| - | Boats are cleared between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday. They are closed for lunch, usually 12:30-13:30. Lunchtime, after-hours, and Saturday check-ins are available by special arrangement and for a fee. | + | |
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If arriving after hours or at weekends and you prefer to wait until normal office opening times, boats are allowed to stay at anchor, flying the Q flag, but may not go ashore until clearance is completed. | If arriving after hours or at weekends and you prefer to wait until normal office opening times, boats are allowed to stay at anchor, flying the Q flag, but may not go ashore until clearance is completed. | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Customs - at the Wharf | |
| - | Customs - at the Wharf | + | |
GPS coordinates: 18°39'7.04"S 173°59'4.18"W | GPS coordinates: 18°39'7.04"S 173°59'4.18"W | ||
Tel: +676 70053 or +676 70928, VHF Ch. 26 | Tel: +676 70053 or +676 70928, VHF Ch. 26 | ||
Email: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] | ||
No fees during working hours inward/outward. $130 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | No fees during working hours inward/outward. $130 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Immigration - at the Wharf | |
| - | Immigration - at the Wharf | + | |
Tonga Development Bank - First Floor | Tonga Development Bank - First Floor | ||
GPS coordinates: 18°39'11.99"S 173°58'56.65"W | GPS coordinates: 18°39'11.99"S 173°58'56.65"W | ||
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Email: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] | ||
No fees inward/outward except visa charges. $70 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | No fees inward/outward except visa charges. $70 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Marine and Ports - at the wharf | |
| - | Marine and Ports - at the wharf | + | |
Ministry of Infrastructure compound | Ministry of Infrastructure compound | ||
GPS coordinates: 18°38'57.61"S 173°58'43.86"W | GPS coordinates: 18°38'57.61"S 173°58'43.86"W | ||
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Nuku’alofa: $2.45 per gross tonne per month (however, cruisers have reported being charged $4.32 per gross tonne plus 20% tax here). | Nuku’alofa: $2.45 per gross tonne per month (however, cruisers have reported being charged $4.32 per gross tonne plus 20% tax here). | ||
Ha’apai: Free | Ha’apai: Free | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Ministry of Health - Ngu Hospital | |
| - | Ministry of Health - Ngu Hospital | + | |
Tel: +676 70201 or 7584644. Emergency +676 111/911 | Tel: +676 70201 or 7584644. Emergency +676 111/911 | ||
Email: [email protected] | Email: [email protected] | ||
Website: www.health.gov.to | Website: www.health.gov.to | ||
$100 Practique plus rubbish charge, $100 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | $100 Practique plus rubbish charge, $100 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME. | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Clearance Assistance | |
| - | Clearance Assistance | + | |
The local radio net, VHF Ch. 26, 08:30, 7 days a week, will help provide useful information, run by various local marine operators. | The local radio net, VHF Ch. 26, 08:30, 7 days a week, will help provide useful information, run by various local marine operators. | ||
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| - | + | <h2>Offshore Islands and Groups</h2> | |
| - | List Islands | + | <p>List Islands |
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| - | + | <h2>Marinas & Yacht Clubs</h2> | |
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| - | Neiafu is a well protected and safe harbour - a good place to be during the cyclone season. There are a number of moorings to be rented on either side of the main wharf. If you prefer to anchor, stay well away from the moorings. | + | <h3>Anchorages</h3> |
| - | + | <p>Neiafu is a well protected and safe harbour - a good place to be during the cyclone season. There are a number of moorings to be rented on either side of the main wharf. If you prefer to anchor, stay well away from the moorings. | |
| - | A number of different companies control the moorings in the Neiafu port: | + | </p><p>A number of different companies control the moorings in the Neiafu port: |
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| - | + | <ul><li> Beluga. VHF 9, Phone 70327 | |
| - | + | </li><li> The Moorings. VHF 72, Phone 70116 | |
| - | + | </li></ul> | |
| - | + | <h2>Yacht Repairs and Services</h2> | |
| - | + | <h4>Marine Stores</h4> | |
| - | Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. | + | <p>Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. |
EM Jones | EM Jones | ||
Pacific Timber and Hardware* | Pacific Timber and Hardware* | ||
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| - | + | <h4>Repairs/Yards</h4> | |
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| - | + | <h4>Fuel, Water, & Electricity</h4> | |
| - | + | <dl><dt> Fuel | |
| - | Duty-free fuel can be ordered and delivered to the pier by truck, but is only available on the day of departure after clearing out and for a minimum of 200 litres; set this up through Customs. | + | </dt></dl> |
| - | + | <p>Duty-free fuel can be ordered and delivered to the pier by truck, but is only available on the day of departure after clearing out and for a minimum of 200 litres; set this up through Customs. | |
| - | Pacific Energy, Tel: +676 70972, VHF Ch. 16/26 (200 litres minimum). Please call them in advance with the amount of fuel required. | + | </p><p>Pacific Energy, Tel: +676 70972, VHF Ch. 16/26 (200 litres minimum). Please call them in advance with the amount of fuel required. |
| - | + | </p><p>Diesel and Petrol available from various stations around the town. Diesel can often be more easily be obtained by dropping jerry cans off with Moorings (VHF 72) who will often fill them when the fuel truck visits them to fill up their own boats. | |
| - | Diesel and Petrol available from various stations around the town. Diesel can often be more easily be obtained by dropping jerry cans off with Moorings (VHF 72) who will often fill them when the fuel truck visits them to fill up their own boats. | + | </p> |
| - | + | <dl><dd> fuel notes | |
| - | + | </dd><dt> Water | |
| - | Cafe Tropicana (Tel: +676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16/26) is the only supplier of filtered RAIN Water in Neaifu. 50 cents a litre, discounts and free delivery to a harbour wharf for large volumes. | + | </dt></dl> |
| - | + | <p>Cafe Tropicana (Tel: +676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16/26) is the only supplier of filtered RAIN Water in Neaifu. 50 cents a litre, discounts and free delivery to a harbour wharf for large volumes. | |
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Rain water supply and showers from Café Tropicana. | Rain water supply and showers from Café Tropicana. | ||
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| - | + | <dl><dd> water notes | |
| - | + | </dd><dt> Electricity | |
| - | + | </dt><dd> electricity notes | |
| - | Gas | + | </dd></dl> |
| + | <p>Gas | ||
Butane is the gas available in Vava'u (not Calor tanks). | Butane is the gas available in Vava'u (not Calor tanks). | ||
| - | + | </p><p>Propane bottles will be emptied for the Butane to be filled. | |
| - | Propane bottles will be emptied for the Butane to be filled. | + | </p><p>Propane is available from Pacific Fuels situated at the southern end of the Neiafu harbour. |
| - | + | </p><p>Bottles can be refilled at Homegas in the village of Toula (at the head of the harbour). You can reach Homegas either by taxi or by dinghy (& short walk) as they have their own wharf. A return taxi trip from Neiafu is approx. TOP$10. | |
| - | Propane is available from Pacific Fuels situated at the southern end of the Neiafu harbour. | + | </p><p>Tropicana Café and Moorings are happy to collect bottles and return them to you for a small fee, which can save a trip. |
| - | + | </p><p>Homegas Ltd | |
| - | Bottles can be refilled at Homegas in the village of Toula (at the head of the harbour). You can reach Homegas either by taxi or by dinghy (& short walk) as they have their own wharf. A return taxi trip from Neiafu is approx. TOP$10. | + | |
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| - | Tropicana Café and Moorings are happy to collect bottles and return them to you for a small fee, which can save a trip. | + | |
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| - | Homegas Ltd | + | |
Marcella's Resort , Toula | Marcella's Resort , Toula | ||
Tel:70319 | Tel:70319 | ||
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| - | + | <h2>Things to do Ashore</h2> | |
| - | + | <h3>Tourism</h3> | |
| - | List places of interest, tours, etc. | + | <p>List places of interest, tours, etc. |
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| - | + | <h3>Grocery & Supply Stores</h3> | |
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| - | afe Tropicana | + | <h3>Eateries</h3> |
| + | <p>afe Tropicana | ||
Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | ||
Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 | Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 | ||
| - | Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals, rubbish service, filtered rain water. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. | + | Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals, rubbish service, filtered rain water. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. |
Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.* | Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.* | ||
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| - | + | <h3>Internet/WiFi</h3> | |
| - | Cafe Tropicana, offer internet/e-mail services. PC services available at Tropicana. | + | <p>Cafe Tropicana, offer internet/e-mail services. PC services available at Tropicana. |
Donwload and patching | Donwload and patching | ||
TV 7tb Movies 6tb swap and sell $0.50 per gb | TV 7tb Movies 6tb swap and sell $0.50 per gb | ||
Chrisitian sermon, music Free | Chrisitian sermon, music Free | ||
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| - | + | <h3>Laundry</h3> | |
| - | + | <ul><li>Cafe Tropicana Laundry | |
| - | Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | + | </li></ul> |
| + | <p>Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | ||
Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16 | Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16 | ||
Completely separate from the restaurant in a sealed room. Operated by Cafe staff only. Delivery to the inner harbour if requested. | Completely separate from the restaurant in a sealed room. Operated by Cafe staff only. Delivery to the inner harbour if requested. | ||
$3.50 TOP per kg Wash / $5 TOP for Wash and Dry (2014). | $3.50 TOP per kg Wash / $5 TOP for Wash and Dry (2014). | ||
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| - | Cafe Tropicana (Tel:+676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16) now does a full rubbish collection service – donations for rubbish service and all proceeds go towards maintaining the tracks, park, rubbish and roads to the Mt Talau Reserve. Aluminium, steel, oil, plastic and glass bottles all taken and reused by community groups. | + | <p>Cafe Tropicana (Tel:+676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16) now does a full rubbish collection service – donations for rubbish service and all proceeds go towards maintaining the tracks, park, rubbish and roads to the Mt Talau Reserve. Aluminium, steel, oil, plastic and glass bottles all taken and reused by community groups. |
| - | + | </p><p>Alternatively green bins all around town - be considerate these are for locals so don’t overfill them. | |
| - | Alternatively green bins all around town - be considerate these are for locals so don’t overfill them. | + | </p> |
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| - | + | <p>Transportation (local and/or international) | |
| - | Transportation (local and/or international) | + | </p> |
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| - | Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. | + | <p>Popular passages/routes, timing, etc. |
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| - | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | + | <h2>Cruiser's Friends</h2> |
| + | <p>Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
afe Tropicana | afe Tropicana | ||
Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga | ||
Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 | Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 | ||
| - | Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. | + | Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. |
Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.* | Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.* | ||
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| - | + | <h2>Forum Discussions</h2> | |
| - | List links to discussion threads on | + | <p>List links to discussion threads on <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements) |
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| - | Links to relevant websites. | + | <h2>External Links</h2> |
| + | <p>Links to relevant websites. | ||
Free cruising guide www.vavau.to/cruisingguide* | Free cruising guide www.vavau.to/cruisingguide* | ||
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Neiafu, Tonga
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Overview
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"Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom comprising 176 islands with a surface area of about 750 square kilometres scattered over 700,000 square kilometres of the South Pacific.
Tonga stretches over about 800 kilometres (500 mi) in a north-south line about a third of the distance from New Zealand to Hawaii. Tonga is south of Samoa and east of Fiji.
Cruising the region
"Neiafu is on the southern coast of Utu Vava'u, the principal island of the Vava'u archipelago in northern Tonga. With the opening of The BoatYard here in August/September 2015 - a brand new yacht haulage and hard stand facility - Tonga will now have facility for boats to haul out and stay during cyclone season.
Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Data can be seen on the website free.
Be aware that Vava'u has 3 FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices). Read this article for their positions as well as Navigational Marker postions.
In Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning.
Location: 18°41' 60 S 174°1' 60 W?"
Charts
Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.
- Chart Source </dt>
- Chart No 822 Vava'u Group
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- Chart No 82 Tongan Group </dd>
Radio Nets
Also see <a href="World MM Nets">World Cruiser's Nets</a>
- n Neiafu VHF CH 26 is the cruisers' channel with booster aerials which allow you to use this channel throughout the Vava'u group. In season a cruiser's net operates at 0830 each morning.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- www.vavau.to/weather
Approach
Call the harbourmaster at "Neifu Marine & Ports" on VHF 26 (he also monitors VHF 16), and he will give you directions within the port.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
See <a _fcknotitle="true" href="Tonga">Tonga</a> When entering Tongan waters, fly the Q flag.
On entering the harbour, if this is a first entry into Tonga, yachts should call Vava'u Radio on VHF 26. You may/may not receive a reply.
Berthing for International Clearance
Do not tie to the main ferry pier (the one perpendicular to the shore) - the ship's vertical rubber fendering makes it impossible to fender a yacht. Go alongside the fisherman's pier just before it and in busy times be prepared to let fellow sailors raft up. You may be asked for a small fee for use of the pier that belongs to the fishermen.
Berthing Note: It is important you have your fenders high up on low tide (port side) as there is an overhanging edge which yachts with low freeboard could slide under. In strong winds blowing you onto the pier it can be difficult to get off. If you feel that docking here would be unwise, take a mooring buoy further inside the harbour and proceed directly to the officials who are usually understanding if you say it is dangerous.
Departing Neiafu for another Island Group
Day sailing within the island groups is not restricted, but a Local Movement Report (Small Craft) is required when moving between groups served by customs offices (see Documents for details).
Any harbour dues should be paid prior to visiting Customs as the receipt needs to be shown to obtain the Local Movement Report. Go to Immigration first (no fee), and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (10 minute walk, road opposite Westpac heading north, fourth turn, end of tarred road, turn right, follow road, ministry of Infrastructure on right with major road working machinery). Customs by the main wharf must then be visited to obtain the Local Movement Report provided free on showing payment of Harbour dues.
There is no need to take you boat back to the fishing pier for a domestic check-out. On arrival at the next island group, one must contact Customs on arrival. When travelling between Nuku'alofa and Vava'u, or vice versa, one can request that the Local Movement Report includes Ha'apai if intending to stop in that island group.
Outward International Clearance
When leaving for a foreign port, you will need to clear out at the fishing pier where you arrived. Go to Immigration first, and then the Port Captain to pay harbour fees (see directions above). You then need to take your boat to the fishing pier and clear out with Customs. After Customs you are expected to leave immediately.
Clearance Hours
Boats are cleared between 08:30 and 16:30 Monday to Friday. They are closed for lunch, usually 12:30-13:30. Lunchtime, after-hours, and Saturday check-ins are available by special arrangement and for a fee.
If arriving after hours or at weekends and you prefer to wait until normal office opening times, boats are allowed to stay at anchor, flying the Q flag, but may not go ashore until clearance is completed.
Customs - at the Wharf
GPS coordinates: 18°39'7.04"S 173°59'4.18"W Tel: +676 70053 or +676 70928, VHF Ch. 26 Email: [email protected] No fees during working hours inward/outward. $130 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME.
Immigration - at the Wharf
Tonga Development Bank - First Floor GPS coordinates: 18°39'11.99"S 173°58'56.65"W Tel: +676 70629 or +676 71443, VHF Ch. 26 Email: [email protected] No fees inward/outward except visa charges. $70 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME.
Marine and Ports - at the wharf
Ministry of Infrastructure compound GPS coordinates: 18°38'57.61"S 173°58'43.86"W Tel: +676 70100 +676 70657 Email: [email protected] Website: www.infrastructure.gov.to/marine-ports Vava’u: Lights and buoys fee $0.45 per gross tonne per month. MUST be paid prior to Immigration and customs and clearing out! Nuku’alofa: $2.45 per gross tonne per month (however, cruisers have reported being charged $4.32 per gross tonne plus 20% tax here). Ha’apai: Free
Ministry of Health - Ngu Hospital
Tel: +676 70201 or 7584644. Emergency +676 111/911 Email: [email protected] Website: www.health.gov.to $100 Practique plus rubbish charge, $100 per hour Sat/Sun OVERTIME.
Clearance Assistance
The local radio net, VHF Ch. 26, 08:30, 7 days a week, will help provide useful information, run by various local marine operators.
Offshore Islands and Groups
List Islands
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Anchorages
Neiafu is a well protected and safe harbour - a good place to be during the cyclone season. There are a number of moorings to be rented on either side of the main wharf. If you prefer to anchor, stay well away from the moorings.
A number of different companies control the moorings in the Neiafu port:
- Beluga. VHF 9, Phone 70327
- The Moorings. VHF 72, Phone 70116
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers. EM Jones Pacific Timber and Hardware*
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel </dt>
Duty-free fuel can be ordered and delivered to the pier by truck, but is only available on the day of departure after clearing out and for a minimum of 200 litres; set this up through Customs.
Pacific Energy, Tel: +676 70972, VHF Ch. 16/26 (200 litres minimum). Please call them in advance with the amount of fuel required.
Diesel and Petrol available from various stations around the town. Diesel can often be more easily be obtained by dropping jerry cans off with Moorings (VHF 72) who will often fill them when the fuel truck visits them to fill up their own boats.
- fuel notes </dd>
- Water </dt>
Cafe Tropicana (Tel: +676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16/26) is the only supplier of filtered RAIN Water in Neaifu. 50 cents a litre, discounts and free delivery to a harbour wharf for large volumes.
Rain water supply and showers from Café Tropicana.
- water notes </dd>
- Electricity </dt>
- electricity notes </dd>
Gas Butane is the gas available in Vava'u (not Calor tanks).
Propane bottles will be emptied for the Butane to be filled.
Propane is available from Pacific Fuels situated at the southern end of the Neiafu harbour.
Bottles can be refilled at Homegas in the village of Toula (at the head of the harbour). You can reach Homegas either by taxi or by dinghy (& short walk) as they have their own wharf. A return taxi trip from Neiafu is approx. TOP$10.
Tropicana Café and Moorings are happy to collect bottles and return them to you for a small fee, which can save a trip.
Homegas Ltd
Marcella's Resort , Toula Tel:70319
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
afe Tropicana Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 [email protected] Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals, rubbish service, filtered rain water. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.*
Internet/WiFi
Cafe Tropicana, offer internet/e-mail services. PC services available at Tropicana. Donwload and patching TV 7tb Movies 6tb swap and sell $0.50 per gb Chrisitian sermon, music Free
Laundry
- Cafe Tropicana Laundry
Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16 [email protected] Completely separate from the restaurant in a sealed room. Operated by Cafe staff only. Delivery to the inner harbour if requested. $3.50 TOP per kg Wash / $5 TOP for Wash and Dry (2014).
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
Cafe Tropicana (Tel:+676 71322 or Mobile +676 7512870 or VHF 16) now does a full rubbish collection service – donations for rubbish service and all proceeds go towards maintaining the tracks, park, rubbish and roads to the Mt Talau Reserve. Aluminium, steel, oil, plastic and glass bottles all taken and reused by community groups.
Alternatively green bins all around town - be considerate these are for locals so don’t overfill them.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. afe Tropicana Fatafehi Road, , Neiafu, Vavau , Tonga Tel:+676 71322 - Mob +676 7512870 ,VHF Channel 16/26 [email protected] Licenced internet cafe with WiFi. DVD creation. Full menu, great for lunch, coffee machine, cakes, fresh bread. Laundry, hot shower, ice, charts for the Pacific, courtesy flags, book and film swap, rentals. Owners Greg Just & Lisa Molloy are Port Officers for the OCC, NZ ICA (Island Cruising Association) and SSCA. Cafe Tropicana is now hosting an AIS Receiver on behalf on www.marinetraffic.com. Expected range is 40nm to 50nm from Neiafu. Data can be seen on the website free. Computer repairs, patch services, antivirus, Greg is the island guru and happy to help.*
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on <a href="Cruising Forums">partnering forums</a>. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites. Free cruising guide www.vavau.to/cruisingguide*
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
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