Tongatapu
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Tongatapu Cruising Guide
An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Tongatapu, Tonga.
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Tongatapu Island is the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga and the location of its capital Nuku'alofa. Tongatapu Group is the name of the island group in which the island is located. Tongatapu Island is the country's most populous island, with approximately 71,260 residents (2006), 70.5% of the national population. Tongatapu is Tonga's centre of government and the seat of its monarchy.
Cruising the region
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Charts
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Weather
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Passages
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Islands
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Communication
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Entrance
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Berthing
Ports
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Yacht Services and Repairs
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
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- Water
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- Electricity
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Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
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Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
References
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray|Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010)|9780852889718}}, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire (2010), ISBN 9780852889718
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Comments
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